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Saudi Pro League postpones Al-Hilal vs. Al-Ahli match; Al-Ahli rejects rescheduling
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — The Saudi Pro League Committee announced the postponement of the upcoming match between Al-Ahli and Al-Hilal, originally scheduled for next Friday, to Monday, May 6th. This decision was made to accommodate the rescheduling of Al-Hilal's AFC Champions League match against Al Ain, which was postponed due to adverse weather conditions.The revised schedule places the Al-Hilal vs Al-Ahli match 17 days later than originally planned, at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah.Al-Hilal will also face Al-Fateh on April 26th, Al-Ittihad on April 30th, Al-Taawoun on May 3rd, and will continue their busy fixture list with Al-Hazm on May 9th. If they advance to the AFC Champions League final, the first leg will be on May 11th, followed by matches against Al-Nassr and...
April 17, 2024

Saudi Pro League postpones Al-Hilal vs. Al-Ahli match; Al-Ahli rejects rescheduling

Al Ain ends Al Hilal's record streak with a 4-2 win in AFC Champions League semi-final
Saudi Gazette reportALAIN — Al Ain secured a surprising 4-2 victory over Al Hilal in the first leg of their AFC Champions League semi-final, snapping Al Hilal's impressive 34-match win streak.Al Ain's head coach, Hernan Crespo, orchestrated a dominant performance from his team at the Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium. Soufiane Rahimi was pivotal, scoring a hat-trick that included two penalties confirmed by VAR reviews.The match had a fast pace with multiple VAR interventions, adding a layer of drama and intensity.Al Ain established a strong position with a three-goal lead, but Al Hilal managed to cut the deficit in the second half.Despite Al Hilal's efforts to rally back, including a late push that saw a shot hit the woodwork, the match ended with a solid advantage for Al Ain, setting...
April 17, 2024

Al Ain ends Al Hilal's record streak with a 4-2 win in AFC Champions League semi-final

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced the postponement of the AFC Champions League 2023/24 semi-final first leg match between Al Ain FC of the UAE and Al Hilal SFC of Saudi Arabia.
AFC postpones Al Ain vs Al Hilal semi-final match due to weather conditions
KUALA LUMPUR — The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced the postponement of the AFC Champions League 2023/24 semi-final first leg match between Al Ain FC of the United Arab Emirates and Al Hilal SFC of Saudi Arabia.This decision comes as a result of adverse weather conditions.Originally scheduled to take place on Tuesday at the Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain at 8 p.m. local time, the match has been rescheduled due to an advisory from the UAE authorities.In light of concerns for the safety of fans, players, and stakeholders, the UAE Football Association has taken the precautionary measure of suspending all football activities for Tuesday.The new date for the match has been set for Wednesday, April 17, 2024. It will still be held at the Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain, and...
April 16, 2024

AFC postpones Al Ain vs Al Hilal semi-final match due to weather conditions

 Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol announced their Undisputed World Light Heavyweight Title fight in Saudi Arabia on June 1 at a press conference in London.
Riyadh Season becomes official partner of the World Boxing Council
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — In a significant development for the sports and entertainment industry, Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), announced on Monday that Riyadh Season has become an official partner of the World Boxing Council (WBC). This partnership marks a major milestone in Riyadh Season's efforts to enhance the Kingdom's entertainment sector and elevate its global sporting profile.Alalshikh highlighted the strategic importance of this collaboration, stating, "This partnership with the WBC, a key leader in the boxing world, will not only enhance the sport's visibility but also bring together people from all around the world through diverse and engaging entertainment events. It signifies a major leap in our mission to...
April 16, 2024

Riyadh Season becomes official partner of the World Boxing Council

Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol announce their Undisputed World Light Heavyweight Title fight in Saudi Arabia on June 1 at a press conference in London.
Turki Alalshikh announces groundbreaking 5 vs 5 Riyadh Season bout featuring international boxing stars
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), has unveiled the details of an unprecedented boxing event, the 5 vs 5 a Riyadh Season Original, set to electrify audiences in Riyadh on June 1. This innovative format will feature top fighters from two of the boxing world's major promotional companies, Queensberry and Matchroom, competing in a unique team-based event.The highlight of the Riyadh Season will be the "4 Crown Showdown," a historical bout between light heavyweight champions Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol. Taking place at the Kingdom Arena, this match will see both undefeated champions vying for supremacy with all world title belts at 175lbs at stake.In addition to the marquee light heavyweight bout, the event...
April 16, 2024

Turki Alalshikh announces groundbreaking 5 vs 5 Riyadh Season bout featuring international boxing stars

Riyadh Season's 'Rumble' earns Sports Emmy nomination
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Season continues to garner international acclaim, now with a Sports Emmy Award nomination for its promotional advertisement "Rumble." This ad, created for the "Battle of the Baddest" heavyweight boxing match between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou, is in the running for "Outstanding Promotional Advertisement." The fight, held in October last year, was a major event in the sports calendar and the promotional efforts didn't go unnoticed.The advertisement achieved viral status, amassing millions of views and significant engagement from global audiences on various social media platforms. This recognition at the Sports Emmy Awards, set to be announced on May 21, 2024, highlights Riyadh Season’s impact in the realms of...
April 14, 2024

Riyadh Season's 'Rumble' earns Sports Emmy nomination

The President of the Asian and Arab Fencing Federations Sheikh Eng. Salem Al-Qasimi presented awards to the winners of the men's events on the second day of the 2024 Junior and Cadet Fencing World Championships held in Riyadh.
China and USA shine at junior and cadet fencing world championships in Riyadh
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The President of the Asian and Arab Fencing Federations Sheikh Eng. Salem Al-Qasimi presented awards to the winners of the men's events on the second day of the 2024 Junior and Cadet Fencing World Championships held in Riyadh.The competition saw Lyu Weiqiao from China winning the gold medal in the under-17 men's foil individual category, with Deseranno Don Jeidus from the US taking silver. Both Luk Chun Lok from Hong Kong and Canadian Xu Jia Bao secured bronze medals.In the women's under-17 foil event, Liu Jaelyn from the US clinched the gold by defeating Volobueva Polina. The silver went to Volobueva, while bronzes were awarded to Kus Natasza from Poland and Canadian Zhang Yunjia.Abdulkarim Al-Shamlan, chairman of the Kuwait Fencing Federation,...
April 14, 2024

China and USA shine at junior and cadet fencing world championships in Riyadh

Al Hilal maintained their undefeated record against Al Ittihad across all competitions.
Al Hilal secures Diriyah Saudi Super Cup title with a dominant win over Al Ittihad
Saudi Gazette reportABU DHABI — Al Hilal has triumphed in the Diriyah Saudi Super Cup, claiming their fourth title with a decisive 4-1 victory against Al Ittihad at Mohamed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.The match began with high intensity as Brazilian forward Malcom scored an early goal in the 5th minute, setting a strong pace for Al Hilal. Al Ittihad responded swiftly with Abderrazak Hamdallah equalizing midway through the first half, but Al Hilal regained the lead shortly before the break thanks to Salem Al-Dawsari. The momentum continued in the second half with Malcom scoring his second goal of the match in the 89th minute, effectively sealing the victory. Nasser Al-Dawsari added a late goal during stoppage time, further solidifying Al Hilal's commanding win.The victory...
April 12, 2024

Al Hilal secures Diriyah Saudi Super Cup title with a dominant win over Al Ittihad

Taro Akebono
Japanese sumo legend Taro Akebono dies
TOKYO — Sumo legend Taro Akebono, who drove a resurgence in the sport's popularity and became its first foreign grand champion, has died of heart failure at the age of 54.The Hawaiian-born wrestler passed away in a Tokyo hospital earlier this month, his family said in a statement.A towering figure of the sport, both literally and figuratively — the 210kg, 2.03m-tall (462lb; 6ft 8in) giant was famous for his unique fighting style that often saw him thrust his opponents out of the ring.On both sides of the Pacific, fans and peers paid tribute to him as a pioneer who had blazed a path for other foreign sumo wrestlers to follow.Akebono had been battling illness since collapsing in the city of Kitakyushu seven years ago, according to local media.Born Chad Rowan in 1969, he grew up in...
April 12, 2024

Japanese sumo legend Taro Akebono dies

Al Hilal secures spot in Diriyah Saudi Super Cup final
Saudi Gazette reportABU DHABI — Al Hilal booked their place in the Diriyah Saudi Super Cup final, securing a victory over arch-rival Al Nassr with a 2-1 scoreline at Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This semi-final clash set the stage for a much-anticipated final against Al Ittihad.Maintaining their impressive winning streak, Al Hilal marked its 33rd consecutive victory on a global scale, showcasing resilience and tactical prowess.The lineup for Al Hilal included Abdullah Al Hamdan in the attack, taking the place of Saleh Al Shehri, and featured Yasser Al Shahrani as a substitute for Lodi. Al Nassr's strategy, devised by coach Luis Castro, featured a defensive setup with five defenders to bolster counterattack efforts.The match's first half ended evenly, with neither...
April 09, 2024

Al Hilal secures spot in Diriyah Saudi Super Cup final

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