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Race Winner Nyck de Vries (NLD), Mercedes Benz EQ, EQ Silver Arrow 02 celebrates in Parc Ferme
Formula E reigning champion De Vries looking forward to season opener
RIYADH — Dutch driver Nyck De Vries insists he’s not fazed by the pressure of being the defending champion of the and is looking forward to his ‘favorite’ race of the calendar in Saudi Arabia when the new season begins later this month.The 26-year-old will line up for Mercedes in the eighth edition of the championship, which will kick off with the Diriyah E-Prix in Riyadh on Jan. 28 and 29. The upcoming season will feature 16 rounds across 10 countries including UK, Germany, United States and Italy.De Vries will be among 22 drivers that will be in action in the season-opener and while he is hoping to impress, he is fully aware of the strong competition he faces to replicate his title victory.He said: “There is always pressure and I'm always nervous and a little stressed on...
January 22, 2022

Formula E reigning champion De Vries looking forward to season opener

Skier Fayik Abdi, who will represent Saudi Arabia at the Beijing Winter Games.
Skier Fayik Abdi to represent Saudi Arabia at Winter Olympics
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee announced on Wednesday its approval for skier Fayik Abdi to represent the Kingdom in Alpine skiing races at the Winter Olympics.Abdi will compete in giant slalom during Saudi Arabia’s maiden participation in the Winter Games, which will be hosted in Beijing from February 4 to 20.The committee, in coordination with the Saudi Winter Sports Federation, has officially chosen Abdi to participate in the Alpine skiing giant slalom after he scored a better rating in technical performance than Salman Al-Howaish.Both Al-Howaish and Abdi have qualified to compete in Alpine skiing races at the Beijing Games, but as per the Winter Games regulations only one of them will be allowed to compete.Al-Howaish qualified for the slalom...
January 20, 2022

Skier Fayik Abdi to represent Saudi Arabia at Winter Olympics

Reigning Teams World Champions Mercedes-EQ of Germany return to Formula E with another stellar line-up, bringing back Season 7 champion Nyck de Vries.
22 drivers from 11 countries to race for glory at 2022 Diriyah E-Prix
RIYADH — The most unpredictable motorsport championship on the planet is back — as the 2022 Diriyah E-Prix returns to the historic desert surroundings of the UNESCO World Heritage site for its season opening double-header, Jan. 28-29, 2022.Twenty-two of the best drivers in the world will race for 11 teams and only one trophy in Season 8 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.Reigning Teams World Champions Mercedes-EQ of Germany return for their final season in Formula E with another stellar line-up, bringing back Season 7 champion Nyck de Vries and Belgian star Stoffel Vandoorne.The flying Dutchman De Vries qualified on pole for the first race of last season’s opening Diriyah E-Prix, leading every lap thereafter en route to his first ever victory in the series.His second victory...
January 19, 2022

22 drivers from 11 countries to race for glory at 2022 Diriyah E-Prix

Rwandan referee Salima Mukansanga on Tuesday became the first woman to officiate an Africa Cup of Nations game when she took charge of the match between Zimbabwe and Guinea in Cameroon. (Picture: BBC)
Female referee becomes first to take charge of AFCON match
YAOUNDE — Rwandan referee Salima Mukansanga on Tuesday became the first woman to officiate an Africa Cup of Nations game when she took charge of the match between Zimbabwe and Guinea in Cameroon.Mukansanga walked out onto the pitch holding the match ball accompanied by three male match officials with Zimbabwe going on to win the game 2-1, Reuters reports.After the match, supporters from Zimbabwe said they were inspired by Mukansanga and believed this was a good step forward for the continent."Women are being represented and are also being involved in this sport that for a long time was regarded as for men," said Zimbabwe supporter Felicia Chisepo.In Rwanda, the young female players of soccer club AS Kigali and their coach Egidie Kayitesi watched the game on television."She...
January 19, 2022

Female referee becomes first to take charge of AFCON match

Xinjiang has some of the best snow in China and is being pushed as a winter sports hub.
China sells Xinjiang as a winter sports hub
BEIJING — As the Beijing Winter Olympics draws nearer, the troubled Xinjiang region is being painted as a poster destination for China's ballooning winter sports industry. Many foreign firms are rushing to be part of that, despite Western countries alleging that China is committing genocide against ethnic Muslims there.The reach of the winter games in China is extending far beyond Beijing.When I get through to online influencer Yao via video call he is standing on top of a mountain at sunset, about to snowboard down. It is an image of China that you're going to see a lot of over the next few weeks as the Winter Olympics kicks off; beautiful, snow-covered slopes.But Yao isn't anywhere near the host city of Beijing. He is in Xinjiang - the region with, arguably, the best snow...
January 19, 2022

China sells Xinjiang as a winter sports hub

Lewandowski crowned best FIFA men's player 2021
MUNICH — Bayern Munich's striker Robert Lewandowski has been crowned The Best FIFA Men's Player for 2021.The 33 year old scored 43 goals in a calendar year breaking the record held by Gerd Muller since 1972.The Polish international also became the first player to finish top scorer in four consecutive seasons in the Bundesliga.The Poland international pipped fellow final three candidates Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah to the gong after falling short to the former at the recent Ballon d'Or awards. It is his second successive time winning the award.Two-time winner Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid's Karim Benzema were among the candidates but neither made the shortlistRonaldo, however, did become the all-time men's international top scorer in November, having taken his...
January 17, 2022

Lewandowski crowned best FIFA men's player 2021

Beijing to offer Olympic tickets to ‘selected’ spectators
BEIJING — Only “selected” spectators will be permitted at next month’s Beijing Olympics because of the coronavirus pandemic, organizers said Monday.Beijing had already announced that no fans from outside the country would be permitted at the events, and had not offered tickets to the general public.Monday’s announcement posted on the organizing committee’s website confirmed expectations that the Winter Games would have few onlookers at the venues, under even more strict conditions than imposed during last year’s Summer Olympics in Tokyo.China has largely avoided major virus outbreaks with a regimen of lockdowns, mass testing for COVID-19 and travel restrictions, although it continues to fight surges in several cities, including the port of Tianjin, about an hour from...
January 17, 2022

Beijing to offer Olympic tickets to ‘selected’ spectators

Novak Djokovic has arrived in his native Serbia, having left Australia on Sunday after a local court dismissed his appeal against a deportation order because he is not vaccinated against COVID-19.
Tennis star Djokovic lands in Belgrade after losing Australia visa fight
BELGRADE — Novak Djokovic has arrived in his native Serbia, having left Australia on Sunday after a local court dismissed his appeal against a deportation order because he is not vaccinated against COVID-19.The ruling finally dashed the top-ranked tennis star’s hopes of playing at the Australian Open, to defend his title and bid for a record 21st Grand Slam.Djokovic's plane carrying him from the United Arab Emirates landed in Belgrade after midday local time on Monday. Supporters were at the airport to greet him, some chanting and waving Serbian flags.One supporter, Mariana Maljenovic, said she was there to encourage him to "continue in his own style". "That is what makes him special and different, and the most wonderful person in the world," she said.However,...
January 17, 2022

Tennis star Djokovic lands in Belgrade after losing Australia visa fight

Indian chess ace Koneru Humpy won the BBC ISWOTY 2020.
BBC's Indian Sportswoman of the Year contest returns
LONDON — The BBC has announced the third edition of its sports award which celebrates and honours India's finest sportswomen.The BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year 2021 (ISWOTY) will be chosen from a shortlist put together by a jury of sports journalists, experts and BBC editors.Five shortlisted nominees will be announced on 8 February.Last year, Indian chess ace Koneru Humpy won the BBC ISWOTY 2020.The 33-year-old beat sprinter Dutee Chand, airgun shooter Manu Bhaker, wrestler Vinesh Phogat and India hockey captain Rani Rampal to win the award.Ms Humpy expressed her delight at the return of the award: "BBC ISWOTY is a wonderful initiative as it not only encourages the younger generation, it boosts women players' recognition.""As a chess player, when I was...
January 17, 2022

BBC's Indian Sportswoman of the Year contest returns

Djokovic boarded a flight at Melbourne airport on Sunday after losing a last-ditch court bid to remain in the country.
Djokovic three-year visa ban could end early, says Australian PM
CANBERRA — Tennis star Novak Djokovic could return to Australia sooner than anticipated following his deportation, the country's prime minister says.The top men's player was deported on Sunday after losing a visa battle that centered on the fact he is unvaccinated.Under Australia's immigration laws, Djokovic cannot be granted another visa for three years.But Prime Minister Scott Morrison said he could be allowed entry sooner under the "right circumstances.""[The ban] does go over a three-year period, but there is the opportunity for them to return in the right circumstances and that would be considered at the time," he said in an interview with the Australian radio station 2GB on Monday.Australian law does provide for compelling or compassionate reasons...
January 17, 2022

Djokovic three-year visa ban could end early, says Australian PM

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