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IOC praises resolution to postpone NOC’s elections
DUBAI — The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has praised the resolution of the National Olympic Committee (NOC) to postpone the elections of the president and members of the NOC’s Board of Directors until the end of Tokyo Olympic Games next year. Elections are now scheduled to be held in September – December 2021.The IOC made this statement in a letter to the NOC conveying the IOC’s endorsement of the resolution to postpone the elections following the unanimous endorsement by the NOC of that resolution in a session chaired by Sheikh Ahmed Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, president of the NOC, on Sept. 8, 2020.Humaid Al Qattami, vice-president of the NOC cum chairman of the executive office, said, "The NOC is committed to the implementation of the best practices...
October 25, 2020

IOC praises resolution to postpone NOC’s elections

A strong team display from UAE Team Emirates saw Jasper Philipsen sprint home to second place on stage 4 of the Vuelta España from Garray to Ejea de los Caballeros (191.7 km).
Philipsen claims first podium at Vuelta España
CABALLEROS — A strong team display from UAE Team Emirates saw Jasper Philipsen sprint home to second place on stage 4 of the Vuelta España from Garray to Ejea de los Caballeros (191.7 km).Thanks to a superb lead-out, which was spearheaded by Rui and Ivo Oliveira, Philipsen was able to arrive first into the final corner at 250 meters to go and got a huge jump on his rivals. Only stage winner Sam Bennett (Deceuninck-Quickstep) was able to come around the Belgian in the dying meters to snatch victory.Philipsen: “It went really well. The boys did an amazing job in the final just as we had planned. The whole time I was in pole position to take the win and with 50 meters to go I felt I had it.“In the end, Bennett came from behind with a lot of speed. I have no regrets about my sprint, we...
October 24, 2020

Philipsen claims first podium at Vuelta España

CSG, Deccan Knights, Makkah Eagles, ARM triumph in Ace Travel Saudi Cup event
JEDDAH — Usman Butt’s brilliant 120 runs coupled with Naseer Reshi fine all-round performance (84 runs and 5 for 44 runs) along with solid batting by Bilal Yususf (79), Nazeer (75), Mohsin (74), and Malik (66) were the highlights of the 2nd week of the Ace Travel Saudi Cup sponsored by Ace Travel and organized by JCA under auspices of Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation.Butt’s smashing120 runs of only 53 balls enabled Center Systems Group post a mammoth tally of 262 for 6 to win by 25 runs against K Chinar, whose desperate run chase of 237 for 4 ended up on the losing side despite Naseer Reshi (84 runs and 5 for 44) solid all-round performance.Deccan Knights began their journey with a 7 wicket win scoring 151 for 3 in response to Al Burj score of 150 for 7, thanks to some good bowling...
October 23, 2020

CSG, Deccan Knights, Makkah Eagles, ARM triumph in Ace Travel Saudi Cup event

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Combining the love of football with humor on Twitter
RIYADH — According to recent research by Twitter, football is the most popular sport on the platform in Saudi Arabia, with fans taking to the platform to celebrate heart-pounding victories, watch live tournament analysis, or cheer for their teams. In fact, there were 91 million Tweets around the 2019-20 Saudi Professional League (SPL) season.As the much anticipated 2020-21 season of SPL kicked off, a campaign took place on Twitter to celebrate the return of football in a light-hearted way. Rolled out across three days, a group of Saudi comedians showcased the humorous side of football; Hatoon Al Kadi (@HatoonKadi), Ibrahim Alhajjaj (@Barmz_alHajjaj), Mohammed Alqahtani (@MohmdQhtani), and Nawaf Shobaili (@nshobaili).Launched on Monday (Oct. 19) under the hashtag روح_الدوري# (The...
October 21, 2020

Combining the love of football with humor on Twitter

Zoran Lakovic, director of national associations at Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), visited the Dubai Sports Council (DSC) to discuss mutual cooperation and ways to enhance efforts to develop football in the country and region. — WAM photo
Dubai Sports Council, UEFA discuss mutual cooperation
DUBAI — Zoran Lakovic, director of national associations at Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), visited the Dubai Sports Council (DSC) to discuss mutual cooperation and ways to enhance efforts to develop football in the country and region. Saeed Hareb, secretary-general of the DSC, received Lakovic in presence of Nasser Aman Al Rahma, assistant secretary-general of DSC. Welcoming Lakovic, Saeed Hareb said the DSC was keen to strengthen the existing relationship between European football Associations and the Council and use UEFA and European football’s expertise for the benefit and development of UAE and regional football. Praising the strong relationship between the Council and UEFA, Saeed Hareb talked about its long history, which has seen a number of European football...
October 21, 2020

Dubai Sports Council, UEFA discuss mutual cooperation

Pilates, yoga and other social and wellbeing activities will also feature.
Saudi Arabia to make golf free for women in world-first initiative
JEDDAH — Saudi Arabia has Wednesday announced a world-first initiative that will offer free golf to women across the Kingdom.To be launched at next month’s debut Aramco Saudi Ladies International presented by Public Investment Fund, Golf Saudi’s innovative ‘Ladies First Club’ will offer a complimentary membership inclusive of golf lessons, driving range access and full 18-hole rounds on three different courses.It will be open to all Saudi women, with initial membership capped at 1,000 registrants.All players signed-up to the scheme will be designated as a Ladies First Member at either Riyadh Golf Club, Dirab Golf Club or King Abdullah Economic City’s (KAEC) Royal Greens Golf & Country Club, depending on their location.The membership will include a digital ‘Introduction to...
October 21, 2020

Saudi Arabia to make golf free for women in world-first initiative

Diksha Dagar of India during a practice round of Ladies European Tour 2020. Investec South African Women's Open. Westlake Golf Club, Westlake, Cape Town, South Africa. — courtesy Tristan Jones
Inspirational women set to shine at the ODMC
DUBAI — Golfing superstars are not usually associated with acts of courage and determination but this year’s OMEGA Dubai Moonlight Classic will feature a line-up of golfers who have played an extraordinary role in terms of setting a sporting example, particularly when it comes to female empowerment.In what has been a difficult and uncertain year for women’s sport due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s three-day tournament, which will take place from Nov. 4-6, is the latest event aimed at inspiring the next generation of young girls to set out in pursuit of their dreams and to overcome perceived barriers.The tournament will mark the return of sporting events to Dubai and take place under the appropriately named theme “Time To Shine”.With the OMEGA Dubai Moonlight Classic’s...
October 19, 2020

Inspirational women set to shine at the ODMC

Bahrain Raid Xtreme (BRX) has completed its first major stage of testing at Millbrook, England.
Bahrain Raid Xtreme unleashes bespoke Dakar T1 vehicle at first test
LONDON — Bahrain Raid Xtreme (BRX) has completed its first major stage of testing at Millbrook, England, with the team and drivers taking a lot of confidence from how well the car performed throughout the test.BRX’s bespoke Dakar Rally T1 car was tested to extremes by the experienced duo of Nani Roma and Sebastian Loeb, as the BRX drivers familiarised themselves with the vehicle before the Dakar Rally next year. The team achieved nearly 2000km in total — the equivalent to almost four stages of the Dakar Rally.The testing at Millbrook provided a range of conditions found on the Dakar; from rough gravel terrain and the notorious pave to sustained high speeds — equipping the team with a strong foundation to build on ahead of the rally itself.Roma and Loeb are no strangers to putting...
October 19, 2020

Bahrain Raid Xtreme unleashes bespoke Dakar T1 vehicle at first test

Al Burj, ARM, Butt Sports, ICAD, Royal Jurana win Ace Travel Saudi Cup opener
JEDDAH — Ace Travels Saudi Cup T20 2020-21 kicked off on a high note with wins for ARM United over Royal Challengers by 10 wickets, Royal Jurana over K Chinar by 76 runs, Al Burj over CH XI by 39 runs, Butt Sports over Aces by 8 runs, ICAD over Pak Zalmi by 10 runs. Excellent individual performances by Arsalan of ARM United (74), Ijaz of Royal Jurana (94), Abdul Wasey of Butt Sports (4 for 16), Rauf (3 for 8) were the highlight of 1st week matches of the event sponsored by Ace Travel and organized by JCA under auspices of Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation.Arsalan quick-fire knock of 74 in 29 balls enabled ARM United thrash Royal Challengers by 10 wickets, despite Sonu’s (66) knock ending up on losing side. Ijaz Ahmed (94) and Yasir (66) batted brilliantly and fine spell by Rauf (3 for...
October 17, 2020

Al Burj, ARM, Butt Sports, ICAD, Royal Jurana win Ace Travel Saudi Cup opener

Italian Diego Ulissi takes his second win of this year’s Giro d’Italia ahead of race leader Joao Almeida.
Diego Ulissi makes it two on stage 13 of the Giro d’Italia
MONSELICE, Italy — An explosive blanket finish saw the UAE Team Emirates Italian puncheur Diego Ulissi take his second win of this year’s Giro d’Italia ahead of race leader Joao Almeida (Deceuninck Quick-Step).The 13th stage started in Cervia and took the riders on a near flat 192.5km course, finishing in Monselice with two punchy climbs coming in the Euganean Hills that blew the race open.Seven riders managed to break free from the pack early on in the stage, building up a three minute lead on the chasing pack. They were eventually caught during the second climb of the day which also caused a further break leaving Peter Sagan (Bora–hansgrohe) and Ben Swift (Ineos Grenadiers) out in front.Ulissi launched his sprint with around 600m to go and proved to be the fastest rider just...
October 16, 2020

Diego Ulissi makes it two on stage 13 of the Giro d’Italia

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