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Nasser Al-Attiyah and Alba Sanchez Gonzalez
Al-Attiyah leads after opening super special stage of Oman Rally
NAKHAL, Oman — Qatar’s Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah and stand-in Spanish co-driver Alba Sánchez González began their new partnership in winning style by setting the fastest time of 3min 42.8sec through the opening super special stage of Oman Rally Sohar International on Thursday afternoon.Bidding to win a remarkable 18 FIA Middle East Rally Championship titles since 2003, the recent Dakar Rally winner flung his Autotek Volkswagen Polo GTI through the narrow dusty corners of the graded opening test and moved into a 3.3-second lead over Oman’s Hamed Al-Wahaibi and Kiwi co-driver Tony Sircombe in their Motortune-run Škoda Fabia Evo.Nine FIA entrants and four cars running in the Oman National Rally Championship were flagged away from a revised ceremonial start at Nakhal before crews...
January 28, 2022

Al-Attiyah leads after opening super special stage of Oman Rally

Top drivers in motorsport have gathered at one of the world's most picturesque sporting locations ahead of Season 8 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.
Formula E racing champions at Diriyah Gate to kick off season opener
RIYADH — Some of the best drivers in motorsport have gathered at one of the world's most picturesque sporting locations ahead of Season 8 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.Reigning World Champion Nyck De Vries from the Mercedes EQ team was joined by Jake Dennis (Avalanche Andretti), Oliver Rowland (Mahindra), Mitch Evans (Jaguar TCS Racing), Lucas DiGrassi (ROKiT Venturi Racing), Antonio Felix Da Costa (DS TECHEETAH) at Diriyah Gate, Riyadh ahead of the much anticipated first race on Friday night.The eight season of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship begins with a double-header in Diriyah, with a new qualifying format, along with the ever-popular Fan Boost, and Attack Mode features to place supporters at the heart of the action and guarantee an exhilarating race...
January 28, 2022

Formula E racing champions at Diriyah Gate to kick off season opener

Drivers at the track ahead of Diriyah E-Prix.
ABB FIA Formula E World Championship starts season 8 under Friday night lights
RIYADH — The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship returns this Friday and Saturday, Jan. 28-29, with the opening two rounds of Season 8 racing under lights on one of the most technically challenging tracks of the series around the walls of the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia.Fans will be returning to the grandstands and millions more will be tuning-in live around the world to see the ultra-competitive line-up of 11 teams and 22 world-class drivers launch their challenge for the FIA World Championship title at the start of the biggest-ever 16 race calendar.Reigning World Champions Nyck de Vries and Mercedes-EQ are looking to defend their Drivers' and Teams' World Championships. While their closest rivals from last season field unchanged line-ups, this season...
January 28, 2022

ABB FIA Formula E World Championship starts season 8 under Friday night lights

With the win, Saudi Arabia’s tally rose to 19 points, confirming at least a playoff spot with the possibility of finishing below third place eliminated. (Credit: @SaudiNT)
Saudi Arabia take step closer to World Cup 2022
JEDDAH — Saudi Arabia consolidated their position at the top of Group B of the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar with a narrow 1-0 home win against Oman at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium on Thursday.With the win, Saudi Arabia’s tally rose to 19 points, confirming at least a playoff spot with the possibility of finishing below third place eliminated.They could confirm qualification to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 with a win in their next match. Meanwhile, Oman’s fate is hanging by a thread, as they are left with a seven-point gap between them and third place with three games to go.Struggling to impose themselves on the game, Saudi Arabia had quite a few chances but had to withstand some pressure at times that was never translated into goals by Oman, whose best chances came...
January 28, 2022

Saudi Arabia take step closer to World Cup 2022

Salah helps Egypt beat Ivory Coast in shootout at African Cup
DOUALA — Mohamed Salah buried the decisive penalty as Egypt beat Ivory Coast 5-4 in a shootout to reach the quarterfinals of the African Cup of Nations on Wednesday.Salah sent his spot kick into the bottom right corner and then ran off and jumped on the back of Egypt substitute goalkeeper Mohamed Abou Gabal.The keeper pulled off the only save of the shootout when he tipped Eric Bailly’s penalty onto the crossbar and out.The game ended 0-0 after 120 minutes. Egypt set up a North African derby in the quarterfinals against Morocco. — Agencies
January 27, 2022

Salah helps Egypt beat Ivory Coast in shootout at African Cup

Striker Bafetimbi Gomis has left Al Hilal following a hugely decorated period with the Saudi club.
Al Hilal pays tribute to departing star striker Bafetimbi Gomis
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Striker Bafetimbi Gomis has left Al Hilal following a hugely decorated period with the Saudi club.The Asian champions announced the player's departure early on Tuesday, bringing to an end three and a half years at Riyadh.Gomis, 36, joined Hilal in August 2018 from Turkey’s Galatasaray and went on to score 108 goals in 150 matches, becoming one of the most popular players in the club's history.The Frenchman, who has nine goals in this season’s Saudi Pro league, departs Hilal before they compete in next week’s Fifa Club World Cup in Abu Dhabi. He is understood to have interest from teams in the Adnoc Pro League.Gomis’ greatest success at Hilal was in the 2019 Asian Champions League, when he top-scored with 11 goals to help fire his club to the...
January 25, 2022

Al Hilal pays tribute to departing star striker Bafetimbi Gomis

At least six killed in Cameroon stadium stampede
YAOUNDE — At least six fans died in a stampede at the Yaounde Olembe Stadium in Cameroon on Monday before the host nation's round of 16 game in the African Cup of Nations against Comoros, the Central African nation's national broadcaster reported. It said dozens of others were injured.Images shared on social media showed screaming fans being crushed at an entrance gate.Continental soccer government body CAF said in a statement that it was aware of an incident at the Stadium."CAF is currently investigating the situation and trying to get more details on what transpired. We are in constant communication with Cameroon government and the Local Organizing Committee," it said.Following a low turnout in the first-round games at brand new stadiums built for the...
January 25, 2022

At least six killed in Cameroon stadium stampede

Ministry of Sports announces a 100% capacity increase at Saudi–Oman football match
Saudi Gazette ReportRIYADH - The Ministry of Sport announced on Tuesday a 100% increase in the stadium capacity for the fans to attend Saudi–Oman football match.The ministry explained that the match, which will take place on Thursday at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, will be limited only for the vaccinated fans with the COVID-19 vaccine, according to the minimum age for getting the vaccination, which is five years, through to their status in Tawakalna app.The ministry explained that the match which scheduled to take place on Thursday at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, will be limited only for the vaccinated fans with the Covid-19 vaccine, according to the minimum age that specified of getting the vaccines, which is five years, via their status in Tawakulna...
January 25, 2022

Ministry of Sports announces a 100% capacity increase at Saudi–Oman football match

Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai sparked global concern when she vanished from public view after posting allegations of sexual assault on social media.
Australian Open: Peng Shuai T-shirt ban reversed after outcry
MELBOURNE — The organizers of the Australian Open have reversed a ban on T-shirts supporting Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai after a global outcry.Last Friday, security staff had asked spectators to remove T-shirts and a banner saying "Where is Peng Shuai?" before entering the grounds.Ms Peng vanished for weeks after accusing a top Chinese official of sexual misconduct in November.She has since re-appeared, but many remain concerned about her wellbeing.Craig Tiley, chief executive of Tennis Australia - the organising body behind the Australian Open - told reporters they would now allow spectators to wear the T-shirt as long as they attended without the "intent to disrupt" and were "peaceful"."If someone wants to wear a T-shirt and make a statement...
January 25, 2022

Australian Open: Peng Shuai T-shirt ban reversed after outcry

Beijing 2022 handover ceremony of the Olympic Flame in Athens, Greece.
UN chief calls for Olympic Truce to build ‘culture of peace’ through power of sport
NEW YORK — Secretary-General António Guterres is urging the world to “build a culture of peace” through the power of sport, calling for nations to observe the Olympic Truce, endorsed last week through a resolution of the UN General Assembly.Amidst spreading conflict and rising tensions, he reminded that the appeal calls on all parties to observe a ceasefire throughout the course of the upcoming winter games.In the spirit of “mutual understanding, hard work and fair play”, the top UN official noted that athletes competing from around the world “have a date with history”.“In a few days, our human family will come together in Beijing for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games”, the UN chief said in his message encouraging everyone to strive for the Olympic ideal.“This...
January 25, 2022

UN chief calls for Olympic Truce to build ‘culture of peace’ through power of sport

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