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Al Burj Team — Kanoo Summer League 2020-21

Al Burj, Chinar, CSG, Kashmir Stags cruise to comfortable wins in Kanoo League

JEDDAH — The 27th Kanoo Summer League T15 kicked off in style with 2 weeks matches played at the JCA Complex. There are total 14 teams divided in to 2 Groups of 6 and 7 teams respectively, each team plays the other in round robin format.The top 4 teams from each group qualifying for quarterfinals to decide winner and runner-up. Following are the participating teams — Al Burj, ARM United, Asfan CC, Center Systems Group (CSG), Chinar, Friends XI, Golden Knights, ICAD, Jeddah Gladiators, Kashmir Stags, Pak Zalmi, Rehab CC and United XI.Kanoo Summer league is sponsored by Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo Group and organized by Jeddah Cricket Association under patronage of Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation (SACF).In Week 1 only one match was played between Al Burj and Rehab CC and it was won by Al Burj...

August 03, 2021

Al Burj, Chinar, CSG, Kashmir Stags cruise to comfortable wins in Kanoo League

Jacobs, who only switched away from long jump in 2018, streaked clear to win in 9.80 seconds, 0.04 clear of American Fred Kerley. (Olympics)

Italy's Lamont Marcell Jacobs claims surprise 100m gold

TOKYO – Italy's Lamont Marcell Jacobs claimed a surprise gold in the Olympic 100m final, crossing the line in 9.8 seconds to bring the marquee sprint gold to Italy for the first time.Jacobs, who only switched away from long jump in 2018, streaked clear to win in 9.80 seconds, 0.04 clear of American Fred Kerley.Even in a race with no clear favorites, Jacobs was a surprise. He topped America's Fred Kerley and Canada's Andre DeGrasse to take the spot held for the past 13 years by the now-retired Usain Bolt.Few would have picked Jacobs, who was born in Texas to an American father but moved to his mother's Italian homeland before his first birthday, as the Jamaican great's successor.Jacobs’ victory came on quite a night for Italy. Only a few minutes before his stunner,...

August 01, 2021

Italy's Lamont Marcell Jacobs claims surprise 100m gold

23-year-old Ibrahim won the gold medal in the 96kg category at the Tokyo games lifting a total weight of 402kg, which is an Olympic record. — QNA

Qatar wins first Olympic gold

TOKYO — Qatar weightlifter Fares Ibrahim creates history winning the country’s first Olympic gold medal in weightlifting.23-year-old Ibrahim won the gold medal in the 96kg category at the Tokyo games lifting a total weight of 402kg, which is an Olympic record.On his way to the gold, he also set an Olympic record in Clean & Jerk lifting 225kg. In snatch he lifted 177kg.Venezuela's Keydomar Vallenilla Sanchez won sliver and Georgia's Anton Pliesnoi claimed bronze.High jumper Mutaz Barshim's silver medal at Rio Games in 2016 was Qatar's best achievement in the Olympics before.Ibrahim qualified for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games after winning the gold in the 96-kg weight category in the Qatar International Cup. — Agencies

August 01, 2021

Qatar wins first Olympic gold

A team of cyclists on electric bikes ends a 600 km ride at the COP24 Climate Change conference. — File photos

From electric dreams to supercharged reality: the road race to a clean energy future

NAIROBI — The global Formula E electric race series, a partner with the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), has grown in popularity since it launched some seven years ago, attracting the attention of major car manufacturers, changing people’s perceptions of electric vehicles, and bringing the world one step closer to a sustainable transport future. Transport is believed to be responsible for around a quarter of all greenhouse gas emissions, and combustion engines are a major cause of poor air quality in urban areas, which is a factor in asthma and other respiratory diseases. Despite being around for many years, electric vehicles remain a small part of the overall car market. However, with growing concern about climate change, and some eye-catching commitments from governments and car...

July 30, 2021

From electric dreams to supercharged reality: the road race to a clean energy future

Diaz burst into tears and embraced her coaches after completing the record-breaking lift. (Credit: Twitter @Olympics)

Hidilyn Diaz wins Philippines' first Olympic gold medal with weightlifting

TOKYO — Weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz made history on Monday becoming the first athlete from the Philippines to win gold at the Olympics.The 30-year-old set an Olympic record, lifting a combined weight of 224 kilograms, to clinch the top spot in the women's 55-kg class in Tokyo.Diaz burst into tears and embraced her coaches after completing the record-breaking lift. She was seen clutching her medal and pointing to the Philippines flag on her jersey while stood on the podium.Philippines Presidential spokesperson, Harry Roque, congratulated Diaz for "bringing pride and glory" to the island nation in a statement posted to Twitter on Monday. "The entire Filipino nation is proud of you," he said.Prior to Diaz's gold, the South East Asian nation of roughly 108 million...

July 29, 2021

Hidilyn Diaz wins Philippines' first Olympic gold medal with weightlifting

USA Gymnastics announced that she would not participate in the women's all-around final. (Credit: Twitter @Simone_Biles)

Simone Biles says fans' support helping her realize she's more than gold medals

TOKYO - In the two days since six-time Olympic medallist Simone Biles withdrew from the US women's team final after just one event, the superstar gymnast has received support from millions around the globe. On Thursday morning, Biles took to Twitter saying the messages have shown her that her impact goes far beyond the glittering gymnastics performances she has put on for nearly a decade at the top of her sport. "The outpouring [of] love & support I've received has made me realize I'm more than my accomplishments and gymnastics, which I never truly believed before," the post read. Support for Biles has come from the likes former First Lady Michelle Obama, who tweeted, "Am I good enough? Yes, I am. The mantra I practice daily. @Simone_Biles,...

July 29, 2021

Simone Biles says fans' support helping her realize she's more than gold medals

Naomi Osaka of Team Japan lights the Olympic cauldron with the Olympic torch during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23. (Credit: twitter @naomiosaka)

Naomi Osaka bounced out of Tokyo Olympics

TOKYo — Japan's Naomi Osaka is out of the Tokyo Olympics after losing on Tuesday in straight sets to Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic in the third round.The loss is a major upset and a shock to the host country. Osaka is considered the face of these Games and lit the cauldron during the Olympic opening ceremony a few days ago.Osaka had played well in the tournament's first and second rounds but struggled against Vondrousova in the third round. Vondrousova beat Osaka 6-1, 6-4. The Japanese star had 32 unforced errors and won only 49% of her points when serving.Osaka came to the Olympics refreshed and happy, in her words, after a difficult couple of months. She withdrew from the French Open after announcing she wouldn't participate in press conferences.Osaka revealed...

July 28, 2021

Naomi Osaka bounced out of Tokyo Olympics

Ahmed Hafnaoui erupted in jubilation when he realized he won in the extremely tight race, pumping his fists and placing both hands on his brow as he took in the victory. — Courtesy photo

Tunisian teen wins surprise Olympic swimming gold

TOKYO — An 18-year-old Tunisian managed to pull off a surprise upset in the 400-meter freestyle swimming event, finished ahead of Australia's Jack McLoughlin and US swimmer Kieran Smith.Ahmed Hafnaoui erupted in jubilation when he realized he won in the extremely tight race, pumping his fists and placing both hands on his brow as he took in the victory.He seemed genuinely shocked at the result: "I just can't accept that — it is too incredible.""I dedicate (the gold) to all my family, my mum, my dad, my sisters, I wish they are proud of me."His gold medal is only the fifth won by a Tunisian athlete at the Olympics, but their third in swimming.Hafnaoui came into the race with the slowest qualifying time of the eight swimmers — but he touched the wall...

July 25, 2021

Tunisian teen wins surprise Olympic swimming gold

The Italian team jubilates with the Euro 2020 trophy

Italy downs England on penalties to win Euro 2020

LONDON — Italy’s goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma emerged the Euro hero as he proved the rock in the Azzurri’s victory over England in Wembley on Sunday. The teams played out on level terms 1-1 for a pulsating 120 minutes of regulation and extra time before settling the issue via the set pieces 3-2.For just the second time in their history, Italy emerged European Championship winners. And on a night with the both sides giving it all, the Italians left the field jubilant with England suffering yet another heartbreak.And they paid the penalty for going into a shell after a smashing start to the final. Their second minute strike provided the boost they were seeking in their quest to end their 55-year wait for a title. But a dream night turned into a nightmare with Italy proving a wee bit...

July 12, 2021

Italy downs England on penalties to win Euro 2020

Lionel Messi ended his wait for a first major international title as Argentina beat Brazil in the Copa America final in Rio's Maracana stadium. (Credit: @CopaAmerica)

Messi wins first Copa America as Argentina beat Brazil in final

RIO DE JANEIRO — Lionel Messi’s Argentina beat Brazil 1-0 in Saturday’s Copa America final to secure the national team’s first title in 28 years and the superstar’s first major international trophy.Messi, 34, dropped to the ground in joy at the full-time whistle and was swiftly mobbed by his team-mates, before being hurled in the air in celebration, as he finally claimed top-level honors with his country in his 10th major tournament.He also helped end Argentina's 28-year spell since they last won the competition and was named player of the tournament after his four goals in the competition.Angel Di Maria proved the match winner with his superb lob, after taking down Rodrigo de Paul's lofted pass.Messi had a chance to sign off the win but slipped with the goal at his...

July 11, 2021

Messi wins first Copa America as Argentina beat Brazil in final

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