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Nikhat Zareen's name trended on Twitter as congratulations poured in from across the country.

India’s Nikhat Zareen wins gold at Women's World Boxing Championship

NEW DELHI — India's Nikhat Zareen has won the Women's World Boxing Championships in Turkey, becoming only the fifth Indian woman to be crowned world champion.The boxer beat Thailand's Jitpong Jutamas 5-0 in the flyweight division of the championship on Thursday."Am I trending on Twitter?" an elated Zareen asked at the press conference after her win.This is India's first gold medal at the championship since Olympic boxer Mary Kom won here in 2018.Kom has been a six-time champion at the tournament. Other Indian women to win the gold medal include boxers Sarita Devi, Jenny RL and Lekha KC."Winning a medal at the world's is always a dream and [that] Nikhat could achieve it so early is extremely commendable," said Ajay Singh, president of the Boxing...

May 20, 2022

India’s Nikhat Zareen wins gold at Women's World Boxing Championship

Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman presented the cup to Al-Faiha which won their first-ever King’s Cup trophy in their first trip to the final.

Al-Faiha stuns Hilal to win King’s Cup

Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Underdog Al-Faiha completed their storybook title run in the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup by beating fancied Al-Hilal in penalty kicks in the final on Thursday at the King Abdullah sports city in Jeddah. #VIDEO: Al Feiha crowned with the first official championship in the club’s history after winning the King' Cup final 2021 - 2022. (@Alfaihaclub)pic.twitter.com/edJQvJzko3 — Saudi Gazette (@Saudi_Gazette) May 19, 2022 Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman attended the final match in the tournament and presented the cup to Al-Faiha which won their first-ever King’s Cup trophy in their first trip to the final. #PICTURES: On behalf of King Salman, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman crowns Al Feiha after winning the King' Cup final for...

May 20, 2022

Al-Faiha stuns Hilal to win King’s Cup

US Soccer equalizes pay in milestone with women, men

CHICAGO — The U.S. Soccer Federation reached milestone agreements to pay its men’s and women’s teams equally, making the American national governing body the first in the sport to promise both sexes matching money.The federation on Wednesday announced separate collective bargaining agreements through December 2028 with the unions for both national teams, ending years of often acrimonious negotiations.The deals grew partly out of a push by players on the more successful women’s team, including stars like Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe, who were at the forefront of the gender equity fight while leading the team to a Women’s World Cup championship in 2019.The struggle became so much a part of the team’s story that chants of “Equal pay! Equal pay!” rose from the crowd as U.S....

May 19, 2022

US Soccer equalizes pay in milestone with women, men

Shaikh Salman also pledged Asia's support for Gianni Infantino's re-election bid as FIFA president.

Salman bin Ibrahim to seek third term at AFC helm

MANAMA — Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman Al Khalifa has confirmed he would stand for a third term as AFC president after initially taking over in 2013 from then-acting president Zhang Jilong. "Much has been accomplished and there is still much more to be done. Together we will continue to implement our cherished agenda of transforming Asian football and taking it to greater heights," he said. Shaikh Salman also pledged Asia's support for Gianni Infantino's re-election bid as FIFA president. Infantino will be standing for a third stint in charge of soccer's global governing body having defeated Shaikh Salman to claim the presidency in 2016 following Sepp Blatter's resignation. "The Asian football family is forever grateful to...

May 19, 2022

Salman bin Ibrahim to seek third term at AFC helm

Senegalese show support to Idrissa Gueye after homophobia accusations

PARIS — Senegal's President Macky Sall on Tuesday tweeted his support for Paris Saint-Germain footballer Idrissa Gana Gueye, who is facing homophobia accusations in France."I support Idrissa Gana Gueye. His religious beliefs must be respected," he wrote on Twitter.The Senegalese international midfielder missed a Ligue 1 game against Montpellier Saturday during which players were to wear rainbow jerseys in support of the LGBTQ movement. He was absent for "personal reasons" rather than injury, according to coach Mauricio Pochettino.That prompted radio station RMC to posit that he had deliberately avoided the game so as not to wear the shirt.Messages of support for Gueye have poured in on social media and from leading figures in politics, the arts and sport.Sports...

May 18, 2022

Senegalese show support to Idrissa Gueye after homophobia accusations

India men's badminton team celebrated their historic win at the Thomas Cup.

How cricket-crazy India scripted world badminton glory

NEW DELHI — India's badminton team on Sunday stunned 14-time champions Indonesia at the men's finals for a historic win at the 2022 Thomas Cup. Sports journalist Susan Ninan reports on the significance of the title for a team that had never made it to the finals in the event's 73-year history.On Sunday, India showed up to play in the final against Indonesia - the most successful country in the history of the team event - with an appetite for an unlikely win.The India men's team has little tradition of success at the world championship in this sport. But their Thomas Cup win has all the makings of a defining sporting moment - rarity, incredulity and impact.Singles player Lakshya Sen hustled from a game down against world number five Anthony Sinisuka Ginting to first put...

May 17, 2022

How cricket-crazy India scripted world badminton glory

China gives up 2023 Asian Cup hosting right

HONG KONG — China has relinquished its rights to host the 2023 Asian Cup finals due to the COVID-19 situation in the country, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announced on Saturday. The event, which is played every four years and features 24 national teams from across the continent, was due to be held in 10 cities from June 16 to July 16 next year. "Following extensive discussions with the Chinese Football Association (CFA), the Asian Football Confederation has been officially informed by the CFA that it would not be able to host the AFC Asian Cup 2023," the confederation said in a statement. "The AFC acknowledges the exceptional circumstances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to the relinquishment by China PR of its hosting rights." The AFC said a...

May 14, 2022

China gives up 2023 Asian Cup hosting right

Manchester City reach deal to sign Haaland

MANCHESTER — Manchester City have reached an agreement to sign Norwegian striker Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund on July 1, the two clubs announced on Tuesday."The transfer remains subject to the club finalising terms with the player," City said, Reuters reported.City did not provide financial details of the deal but German media reported that the total cost of buying Haaland in a multi-year deal could exceed 300 million euros ($316.08 million), including his salary, agent fees and bonuses.Dortmund said once the transfer goes through, the club expects a "positive effect on the key earnings figures for the 2022/2023 financial year" in the range of 35-40 million euros.The 21-year-old striker's value has skyrocketed thanks to his prolific form at Dortmund...

May 10, 2022

Manchester City reach deal to sign Haaland

FIFA says Brazil and Argentina must play World Cup qualifier

ZURICH — Brazil and Argentina lost their appeals to FIFA on Monday and will have to play the World Cup qualifying game that was abandoned last year in Sao Paulo amid chaos on the field caused by pandemic rule breaches. In one of the most bizarre scenes during the qualifying program for the World Cup, Brazilian health officials came onto the field minutes after kickoff last September to dispute the quarantine status of some Argentina players. Both countries easily qualified for the World Cup as the top two teams in the 10-nation South American group without needing to play the abandoned game. They took part in the draw last month for the final tournament, which is scheduled to be played from Nov. 21 to Dec. 18 in Qatar. However, the latest FIFA ruling means Brazil and Argentina seem...

May 10, 2022

FIFA says Brazil and Argentina must play World Cup qualifier

Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah in action in Jordan in 2021.

Defending champion Al-Attiyah tops entry for 2022 Jordan Rally

AMMAN — Defending regional champion and 14-time event winner Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah tops an impressive entry for the forthcoming Jordan Rally. The fourth round of the 2022 FIA Middle East Rally Championship (MERC) takes place on May 19-21.Jordan Motorsport confirmed Friday that 26 crews and competitors from 10 nations will take part in the three-day event that is based at the Crowne Plaza Jordan Dead Sea Resort and Spa and offers 12 challenging gravel stages in the Dead Sea and Jordan Valley areas of the Hashemite Kingdom.Al-Attiyah will be partnered by Andorra-based co-driver Mathieu Baumel and faces competition in the R5 group from Oman’s Abdullah Al-Rawahi and fellow Qatari Nasser Khalifa Al-Atya. The challenging duo currently hold third and fourth places in the overall points’...

May 07, 2022

Defending champion Al-Attiyah tops entry for 2022 Jordan Rally

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