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Donia Abu Talib
Saudi Arabia’s Donia will compete in 49 kg taekwondo in Paris Olympics Wednesday
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Olympic athlete Donia Abu Talib will face Israel’s Avishag Semberg in the women’s 49 kg taekwondo competition in Paris Olympic on Wednesday. Their confrontation will take place at 11:22 am Makkah time in the round of 16 competitions.Donia is the first Saudi woman athlete who qualified for the Paris Olympics. She ranked 9th in the Women’s Taekwondo World Championship held last year in Azerbaijan. She made history by winning bronze in the category of 49 kg in the 2022 World Taekwondo Championship held in Mexico. The Saudi player is participating in the Olympics for the first time after qualifying from the Asian continent as the first seed.
August 06, 2024

Saudi Arabia’s Donia will compete in 49 kg taekwondo in Paris Olympics Wednesday

The Saudi Ministry of Sport announced on Sunday the launch of the tendering of the privatization of six sports clubs across various divisions for local and international investors.
Ministry of Sport announces tendering phase for privatization of 6 sports clubs
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi Ministry of Sport, in collaboration with the National Center for Privatization (NCP) & PPP, announced on Sunday the launch of the tendering of the privatization of six sports clubs across various divisions for local and international investors. The clubs in this phase are Alzulfi, Alnahda, Alokhdood, Alansar, Alorouba, and Alkholoud. This announcement follows the ministry's previous one on Wednesday that revealed the commencement of the second phase of Sports Clubs Investment and Privatization Project Second Track, based on the approval of the Council of Ministers to privatize 14 sports clubs in Saudi Arabia.This move is part of the ongoing implementation of the sports clubs’ investment and privatization project launched by the Crown Prince,...
August 04, 2024

Ministry of Sport announces tendering phase for privatization of 6 sports clubs

Algeria's Kaylia Nemour wins first gold for Arabs at Paris 2024 Olympics
PARIS — Algerian gymnast Kaylia Nemour secured the first gold medal for the Arab world at the Paris 2024 Olympics, triumphing in the women's uneven bars competition on Sunday. This victory marks Algeria's sixth gold medal in the history of its participation in the Summer Games.Emotions ran high for the 17-year-old, born in France, as she outperformed China's Qiuan Qiu and the USA's Sunisa Lee in the final, becoming the first African Olympic champion in gymnastics.Nemour, who qualified first in the uneven bars with an impressive score of 15.600, surpassed the second-placed and reigning world champion, China's Qiu Qi Yan, by more than half a point.Expressing her excitement in an interview with the AFP in Rimini, Italy, during the European Championships, Nemour said,...
August 04, 2024

Algeria's Kaylia Nemour wins first gold for Arabs at Paris 2024 Olympics

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif secures Olympic medal with decisive victory
PARIS — Algerian boxer Imane Khelif achieved a decisive victory in her 66kg bout in women's boxing at the Paris Olympics on Saturday evening.Amid significant controversy and a warm reception from dozens of Algerians present at the arena, Khelif dominated throughout the three rounds of the bout.At the end of the match, Khelif addressed her Hungarian opponent, Anna Hamori, before breaking down in tears upon the announcement of her victory.With this win, Khelif has secured an Olympic medal by advancing to the semifinals. Even if she loses in the next round, she is assured at least a bronze medal.Khelif has faced accusations of being "a man," claiming her participation in the women's competition at the Olympics is unfair.The Algerian boxer previously stirred controversy...
August 03, 2024

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif secures Olympic medal with decisive victory

Al-Hizam made three unsuccessful attempts to clear a height of 5.40m.
Saudi athletes exit Paris 2024 Olympics in pole vault and shot put qualifiers
Saudi Gazette reportPARIS — Saudi pole vaulter Hussain Al-Hizam bid farewell to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games after being eliminated in the qualifying round on Saturday.Competing in Group B, Al-Hizam made three unsuccessful attempts to clear a height of 5.40m.The Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee explained that the required height to advance to the final round was 5.80m, or being among the top 12 performers, which Al-Hizam did not achieve.Additionally, Saudi shot putter Mohammed Tolu exited the Paris 2024 Olympics on Friday after failing to meet the qualifying standard of 21.35 meters in the shot put qualifiers.Tolu's first attempt reached 20.63 meters, his second attempt was a foul, and his third and final throw measured 20.65 meters, which was insufficient to advance to the...
August 03, 2024

Saudi athletes exit Paris 2024 Olympics in pole vault and shot put qualifiers

Saudi Arabia to host World Rally Championship for the first time starting in 2025
RIYADH — The Ministry of Sport announced on Friday that Saudi Arabia will host the World Rally Championship (WRC) for the first time in its history, under the name ‘Saudi Rally’, for 10 years starting in 2025.The event is organized by the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation (SAMF) and Saudi Motorsport Company (SMC), under the supervision of the Ministry of Sport in collaboration with the WRC. — SPA
August 03, 2024

Saudi Arabia to host World Rally Championship for the first time starting in 2025

Al-Qadsiah signs Icelandic national team player Sara Björk Gunnarsdóttir
Saudi Gazette reportKHOBAR — Al-Qadsiah has announced the signing of Icelandic national team player Sara Björk Gunnarsdóttir to bolster their women's team for the upcoming season.Sara, 33, is a seasoned midfielder with extensive experience. She has represented Iceland at various levels, starting with the U-17 team in 2007, the U-19 team from 2007 to 2008, and the senior national team from 2007 to 2023.At the club level, Sara has played for Breiðablik, Rosengård, VfL Wolfsburg, Olympique Lyonnais, and Juventus.Her list of achievements is impressive, including titles in Damallsvenskan, the Swedish Cup, the Swedish Super Cup, the Bundesliga, the DFB-Pokal, the UEFA Women's Champions League, the French Cup, and the Italian Cup.Sara has played 136 matches for senior club teams,...
August 02, 2024

Al-Qadsiah signs Icelandic national team player Sara Björk Gunnarsdóttir

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif overcomes adversity to chase Olympic dreams
Saudi Gazette reportPARIS — Algerian boxer Imane Khelif captured the spotlight recently after her Italian opponent, Angela Carini, withdrew from their match just 46 seconds in, following two powerful punches to the head from Khelif.This victory marks another milestone for Khelif, who endured a tough childhood selling bread to support her dream of becoming a boxer, a path suggested by her teacher who saw her potential in the sport over football.Khelif, now 25, grew up in a modest family in Algeria. Despite the challenges, she funded her own boxing training by selling bread in the streets. Her journey to the ring was not easy, as she came from a conservative background that believed boxing was a sport only for men.Reflecting on her beginnings in boxing, Khelif said that she always loved...
August 02, 2024

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif overcomes adversity to chase Olympic dreams

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SAFF launches new edition of women's football development program with SR60 million support
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Arabian Football Federation has launched the second edition of the support and development program for women's teams participating in the Premier League, as well as the first- and second-division tournaments.The financial support has been increased from SR50 million to SR60 million for the new 2024-2025 sports season, aiming to meet challenges and implement the development program for women's teams.The Saudi Arabian Football Federation aims to elevate the level of women's competitions, establish new teams, develop youth categories in clubs, and enhance their organizational and technical performance to achieve an advanced professional level. This initiative supports the development of national teams across all age groups.The second...
July 26, 2024

SAFF launches new edition of women's football development program with SR60 million support

Record-breaking $500,000 prize at Mobile Legends Women's Invitational champions female esports
RIYADH — The Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Women's Invitational Tournament (MWI) began at the Esports World Cup on Wednesday, featuring the largest ever prize pool for a women’s esports tournament – an incredible $500,000.For Abie, a Cambodian member of Team Serendipity, one of the 12 sides taking part, the prize pool is not only life-changing but proof that becoming a professional esports player is a viable career path for women. Abie – real name Chhaylim Kenary – said: “The prize money is life-changing. It would also break the stereotype and show we can earn and make a living out of this. I am very excited and very happy at the same time that I can participate in this tournament. I feel very proud of myself.”Organized by Moonton and the Esports World Cup Foundation, the MWI...
July 25, 2024

Record-breaking $500,000 prize at Mobile Legends Women's Invitational champions female esports

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