Monday November 24, 2025 / 03 , Jumada al-akhirah , 1447
Header Logo
Leading The Way
search-icon
Footer Header
search-icon
SG
Saudi Arabia
Opinion
Discover Saudi
World
Sports
Business
Life
Advertisements
search-logo
  • Home
  • Sports
Sports
601 - 610 from 22386 . In "Sports"
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

2409366_304
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

Moussa Diaby poses in his new Al-Ittihad jersey at the club's summer camp in Alicante, Spain.
Al-Ittihad signs French winger Moussa Diaby in major summer transfer
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Al-Ittihad Club has announced a stellar addition to its squad with the signing of French winger Moussa Diaby from English club Aston Villa.Diaby, known for his blistering pace and dazzling footwork, joins the first team on a five-year contract following a successful medical examination in Alicante, Spain.Moussa Diaby's career is a testament to his exceptional talent and determination. Having played in top leagues across France, Germany, and England, Diaby has consistently showcased his ability to outpace defenders and deliver crucial assists and goals. His journey from the streets of Paris to the grand stadiums of Europe speaks volumes of his relentless pursuit of excellence.Upon his arrival at Al-Ittihad's training camp in Spain, Diaby received a...
July 25, 2024

Al-Ittihad signs French winger Moussa Diaby in major summer transfer

The Olympic torch is seen during a relay in the courtyard of the Louvre Museum Sunday, July 14, 2024 in Paris
Paris 2024 Olympic Games kick off today with football and rugby sevens
PARIS — The 2024 Olympics kick off today with the first games in football and rugby sevens, two days before the official ceremony scheduled for Friday.The anticipation is huge as Paris 2024 has already set a record by selling 8.6 million tickets, the highest ever.The opening events feature two football matches at 3:00 pm CET: Argentina vs. Morocco in Saint-Étienne for Group B, and Uzbekistan vs. Spain in Paris for Group C.Australia-Samoa will open the rugby sevens competition in Paris only half an hour later, at 3.30 pm CET.Fans in the Dominican Republic won't get to watch the country's powerhouse baseball team at the Paris Olympics after the sport was left off the 2024 slate.But the Dominican men's football team will be filling in.The Caribbean nation's debut is...
July 24, 2024

Paris 2024 Olympic Games kick off today with football and rugby sevens

Al-Ittihad launches girls' football academy
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Al-Ittihad Club inaugurated a girls' football academy on Friday, comprising three age groups: under 12, under 15, and under 17, in support of women's football.The club held a welcoming ceremony for the new players in the presence of the technical and administrative staff of the girls' teams. This initiative is part of the club's strategy to nurture young talents in the age groups and to establish a strong foundation of outstanding players, contributing to the club's sports journey and Saudi football, according to a statement from the club.This development follows the women's team of Al-Ittihad finishing sixth in the Saudi Women's Football League last season and fifth in the season before, indicating the need for more focus on the...
July 20, 2024

Al-Ittihad launches girls' football academy

Al Nassr gears up for historic first participation in AFC Women’s Champions League
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al Nassr Club, representing Saudi Arabia, will host Group A in the preliminary stage of the AFC Women’s Champions League 2024/25.The draw, held at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday revealed that Al Nassr joins Myawady Women Football Club (MYA), Young Elephants FC (LAO), and Abu Dhabi Country Club (UAE) in their group.Matches are scheduled between August 25 and August 31 as part of the inaugural season, where 13 teams are divided into four groups to compete for advancement to the next stage.
July 18, 2024

Al Nassr gears up for historic first participation in AFC Women’s Champions League

< Previous Next >
footer logo
COPYRIGHT © 2025 WWW.SAUDIGAZETTE.COM.SA - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Powered by NewsPress
NEWS CATEGORY
saudi arabia world opinion business sports esports life
COMPANY
advertisements about us Epaper contact us Archive privacy policy