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Majed Al Sorour, CEO Golf Saudi.
2021 was transformative – but 2022 will be even bigger: Al Sorour
JEDDAH — The man at the helm of Saudi Arabia’s golfing revolution has described this week’s PIF Saudi International powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers as the beginning of “the next chapter” for golf in the Kingdom, after closing the book on what he described as a “transformative” 2021.As Deputy Chairman & CEO of Golf Saudi and the Saudi Golf Federation, Majed Al Sorour has been captaining the Kingdom’s crusade into the game since 2018.In that short period of time, Saudi Arabia has gone from a rank outsider to a key player in the world of golf — from a golfing outlier to host of no fewer than six elite level global tournaments, with a burgeoning uptake of the sport nationwide.With the addition of a new Aramco Team Series tournament in Asia this year, that number of...
February 03, 2022

2021 was transformative – but 2022 will be even bigger: Al Sorour

Golf meets horseracing at 2022 Saudi International
Golf & racing come together at Saudi International
JEDDAH — Last year’s Saudi Cup-winning jockey, David Egan, swapped the racecourse for the golf course when teaming up with leading golfers Lee Westwood, Jason Kokrak and Jhonattan Vegas at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club to showcase sporting participation in Saudi Arabia ahead of two of the country’s biggest sporting events, the PIF Saudi International Powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers and The Saudi Cup.Arriving at the iconic 16th tee on a racehorse, Egan was joined by former world No. 1 Westwood and fellow PGA Tour winners Kokrak and Vegas to play the hole in preparation for his first ever appearance in a Pro-Am on Wednesday.The fourth edition of the PIF Saudi International, a tournament owned by Golf Saudi, features a start-studded field including Bryson DeChambeau, Xander...
February 03, 2022

Golf & racing come together at Saudi International

Amer Al Rumaih (center) poses with his EDGA membership card.
Golf Saudi confirmed as official member of European Disabled Golf Association
KAEC — Golf Saudi has Tuesday officially confirmed that it has joined the European Disabled Golf Association (EDGA) with full member status. As an organization, EDGA is considered globally to be the foremost experts on golf for persons of disability and will therefore look to work with Golf Saudi to promote golf for all Saudi players with disabilities, regardless of their ability.In the build-up to this week’s announcement at the PIF Saudi International powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers, both parties have been hard at work to develop a joint program, which promotes golf to Saudi citizens with varying disabilities, with the intention of making the game fully inclusive in the Kingdom.Speaking during a press conference announcing Golf Saudi’s membership of EDGA, Majed Al Sorour,...
February 03, 2022

Golf Saudi confirmed as official member of European Disabled Golf Association

Mason Greenwood
Nike suspends relationship with Greenwood amid assault allegations
MANCHESTER — Nike have suspended their relationship with Manchester United's Mason Greenwood, the sportswear giant said on Monday after accusations surfaced online that the 20-year-old forward had assaulted a woman.United said on Sunday they were "aware of images and allegations circulating on social media" and later confirmed Greenwood would not return to training or play for the Old Trafford club until further notice."We have suspended our relationship with Mason Greenwood. We are deeply concerned by the disturbing allegations and will continue to closely monitor the situation," a Nike spokesperson told Reuters.The allegations against Greenwood -- including video, photographs and a voice note -- were posted on Instagram on Sunday and later deleted.Greater...
February 01, 2022

Nike suspends relationship with Greenwood amid assault allegations

Mason Greenwood
Man United player arrested over rape claim
MANCHESTER CITY — Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood has been arrested on suspicion of rape and assault following allegations on social media.Greater Manchester Police said it was made aware of "social media images and videos posted by a woman reporting incidents of physical violence".It added "we can confirm a man in his 20s has since been arrested on suspicion of rape and assault".He remains in custody for questioning and inquiries are ongoing.Manchester United earlier said the player would not return to training or matches until further notice.The club said they "do not condone violence of any kind" and had been made aware of the allegations on social media but would make no further comment until the "facts have been established".Mason...
January 31, 2022

Man United player arrested over rape claim

Edoardo Mortara (CHE), ROKiT Venturi Racing 1st position, Robin Frijns (NLD), Envision Racing 2nd position, Lucas Di Grassi (BRA), ROKiT Venturi 3rd
Mortara clinches ABB FIA Diriyah E-Prix victory as De Vries falters
RIYADH — Edoardo Mortara (ROKiT Venturi Racing) claimed victory in the second E-Prix of the 2022 ABB FIA Formula E season, pipping Robin Frijns (Envision Racing) and Lucas di Grassi (ROKiT Venturi Racing) to the podium as the Porsche Taycan Turbo S Safety car ushered the drivers to the checkered flag.Alexander Sims’ (Mahindra Racing) exit saw the safety car introduced with 10 minutes remaining but it was too late in the race for additional time, allowing Morata to seal a famous win ahead of Frijns in second and his new teammate Di Grassi in third.It was another night filled with high-quality driving and thrilling drama in Saudi Arabia, as Morata recovered from the narrowest of defeats in the final qualifying duel with Nyck de Vries (Mercedes-EQ) to clinch a third E-Prix victory of his...
January 30, 2022

Mortara clinches ABB FIA Diriyah E-Prix victory as De Vries falters

Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah crosses stunning Omani terrain.
Qatar’s Al-Attiyah secures seventh career victory at the Oman Rally
MUSCAT, Oman — Qatar’s Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah and Spanish co-driver Alba Sánchez González managed their pace to perfection to seal an emphatic victory in Oman Rally Sohar International on Saturday.With the hard work done on Friday’s gravel stages, Al-Attiyah avoided risks over the closing half dozen speed tests to secure a seventh victory in Oman by the margin of 15min 13.8sec in his Autotek Volkswagen Polo GTI.It was the Qatari’s 79th career MERC win and gave him the perfect foundations on which to build a challenge for an 18th regional title.Sánchez González, who was standing-in for Mathieu Baumel as Al-Attiyah’s co-driver, became the first female to win a round of the MERC since Veronika Havelková partnered Vojtĕch Štajf to a one-off victory in Qatar in...
January 29, 2022

Qatar’s Al-Attiyah secures seventh career victory at the Oman Rally

Dutch driver Nyck de Vries.drove his German Mercedes-Benz Q-Team's car to the first place in the first round of ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in Riyadh.
Dutch driver de Vries wins 1st round of Diriyah Formula E-Prix 2022
RIYADH — In the presence of Minister of Sports Prince Abdulaziz Bin Turki Al-Faisal, Diriyah witnessed Friday the launch of Diriyah Formula E-Prix 2022 as part of the opening ceremony of ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in its 8th season, of which the first and second rounds will be held in Diriyah, under the floodlights.Attended by Prince Khalid Bin Sultan Al-Faisal, chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation and the Saudi Motorsports Company, and Sheikh Abdullah Bin Isa Al Khalifa, chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bahrain Motor Federation, the first round of Diriyah Formula E-Prix 2022 was won by the Dutch driver Nyck de Vries.De Vries drove his German Mercedes-Benz Q-Team's car to the first place in the first round, while his...
January 29, 2022

Dutch driver de Vries wins 1st round of Diriyah Formula E-Prix 2022

The Saudi National Team arrived in Haneda International Airport in the Japanese capital, Tokyo on Saturday, in preparation to face Japan.
Green Falcons arrives in Tokyo in preparation to face Japan
Saudi Gazette ReportTOKYO - The Saudi National Team arrived in Haneda International Airport in the Japanese capital, Tokyo on Saturday, in preparation to face Japan next Tuesday.The Saudi team and its Japanese counterpart match is the eight round of the final Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, as it will take place on Tuesday February 1, at Saitama Stadium, where the Saudi team could confirm qualification to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 if they win the match.The green falcons occupies the top spot in the second group of Asian qualifiers for the World Cup, with 19 points, confirming at least a playoff spot with the possibility of finishing below third place eliminated, while the Japanese team occupy second place with 15 points.It is noteworthy that on last Thursday, Saudi...
January 29, 2022

Green Falcons arrives in Tokyo in preparation to face Japan

Jerry Inzerillo, CEO at Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA).
Formula E one of key highlights in Diriyah calendar: Inzerillo
RIYADH — Formula E is one of the most important highlights in the Diriyah events calendar and as such, we have been doing a huge amount to prepare, said Jerry Inzerillo, Group CEO of Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA) in an interview. “Our infrastructure has been strengthened, with improvements to our road and transportation network being of particular note, allowing those traveling to the event to have a smooth, fantastic time when the season starts,” he added.It is also the perfect opportunity to showcase Diriyah’s position as a global gathering place as visitors come from all corners of the world to experience this extraordinary spectacle.Through this evolution and thanks to the sophisticated vision of Minister of Sports Prince Abdulaziz Bin Turki Al Faisal, we have been...
January 28, 2022

Formula E one of key highlights in Diriyah calendar: Inzerillo

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