Minister of Youth and Sports Ashraf Sobhi inaugurated Friday the 18th edition of the African Aerobic Gymnastics Championship. The tournament is hosted by the Cairo International Stadium’s hall complex.
Source: State Information Service Egypt
Mayar Sherif advanced to semi-finals of Jasmin Open Tunisia 2024 Women’s Doubles
Egypt’s Mayar Sherif, who is ranked 92 in the WTA Rankings, along with Russia’s Anna Melnikova, advanced to the semi-finals of Jasmin Open Tunisia 2024 Women’s Doubles.
Source: State Information Service Egypt
UAE Team Emirates rider Hirschi wins again at Coppa Sabatini
In the fourth success in a row for the UAE Team Emirates rider, an in-form Marc Hirschi took yet another victory at the GP Peccioli-Coppa Sabatini (197.6 km) adding to the success in the 2023 edition. The Swiss rider took the victory in 2024 too, preceding Gregor Muhlberger (Movistar) and Anders Foldager (Jayco-Alula).
Hirschi sealed the 71st seasonal success for UAE Team Emirates on the steep hill of Peccioli, at 37 km to go, when he attacked from the main group, overtaking the former members of the breakaway that had led the race until then.
The Swiss cyclist’s advantage was immediately solid, 40′, that he managed to maintain on four chasing riders until the arrival with a perfect solo ride in the last lap of the final circuit.
Hirschi has now won his four latest races in which he participated (Donostia San Sebastian Klasikoa, Gran Bretagne Classic, GP Industria and Artigianato and GP Peccioli-Coppa Sabatini).
Hirschi: ‘I knew the race; I knew it was demanding and I wanted to try this move from afar.
I found myself alone in front and I pushed full throttle to prevent them from coming back from behind, I immediately managed to gain about 40 seconds, and I managed to win. This is a victory that added to last Sunday’s in Larciano confirms my positive condition on the road to the World Championship in Zrich, at my home, in Switzerland.’
Source: Emirates News Agency
Kuwaiti athletes’ progress at Arab junior tourney praised
Head of Kuwaiti athletic delegation Saad Al-Khalifa commended on Thursday the positive results of the athletes at 10th Arab athletic junior male and female championships currently hosted by the Saudi city of Taif.
Speaking to KUNA in a statement, Al-Khalifa, also Kuwait Athletic Federation member, said these results made due to good preparations held before the event and government’s support for players.
Earlier in the day, Kuwait’s athlete Abdulrahman Al-Qahtani won the gold medal of the shot put with an 18.24m throw, while his compatriot Mubarak al-Shammari came sixth in the same game with a 15.22m throw.
Abdullah al-Yalos and Sayed Fakher have qualified for the final in 100-m hurdles and 100-m race respectively.
The tournament, featuring 18 teams from Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Jordan, Egypt, Yemen, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Syria, Lebanon, Algeria, Sudan, Iraq, Morocco, Tunisia, Mauritania and Libya, will continue until September 15.
The championships include 241 athletes competing in 20 games.
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urce: Kuwait News Agency
Emaar announced as title sponsor of UAE Super Cup
DUBAI: The UAE Pro League has announced a new sponsorship agreement with Emaar Properties, under which Emaar will become the title sponsor of the UAE Super Cup starting from the 2024-2025 season.
The sponsorship will last for 4 seasons, and the championship take on the name of “Emaar Super Cup.”
The partnership was officially unveiled Thursday, 12th September, at a private ceremony held in Dubai.
The event was attended by Mohamed Alabbar, Founder of Emaar, alongside Abdulla Naser Al Jneibi, Chairman of the UAE Pro League
Commenting on this agreement, Mohamed Alabbar said, ‘It is a privilege for Emaar to sponsor the UAE Super Cup. This partnership underscores our deep-rooted commitment to nurturing sports and fostering a healthier, more active community. The Emaar Super Cup represents more than just a football event; it symbolises our ongoing dedication to supporting the UAE’s sustainable growth and development.’
On his part, Al Jneibi praised the UAE’s leadership for their role in advancing the nation’s
football achievements, stating, ‘Every success in supporting Emirati football is backed by the unwavering dedication of our wise leadership, who have committed themselves to supporting our athletes in achieving their ambitions. We are proud to have Emaar as the title sponsor of the Super Cup.’
Source: Emirates News Agency
Kuwait youth handball loses against S. Korea in Asian Championship
The Kuwaiti youth handball team lost on Thursday to its South Korean counterpart with a final score of (36-24), during the semifinals of the 10th Asian Championship held in Amman, to qualify for the 2025 World Handball Championship in Slovenia. The two teams performed exceptionally well with both teams stirring up excitement, but the South Korean team succeeded in achieving victory, securing their place in the finals.
The Kuwaiti team will face off against Saudi Arabia’s team next Saturday to determine third and fourth place in the tournament.
Kuwait youth handball team qualified for the 2025 championship in Slovenia after winning against its Japanese counterpart with a score of (27-23) last Wednesday.
Source: Kuwait News Agency
Kuwait’s Al-Qahtani wins gold at Arab athletic championship
Abdulrahman Al-Qahtani won the gold medal of the shot put event of the 10th Arab athletic junior male and female championships which kicked off in Taif city, southwest Saudi Arabia, on Thursday.
He set a new personal record with a 18.24m throw, and his teammate Mubarak Al-Shemmeri came second with a 15.22m. throw.
The championship gathered national teams from 18 Arab countries.
Source: Kuwait News Agency
KFA officials suspended amid probes into incidents of Kuwait-Iraq match
Kuwait Football Association decided Wednesday to set up a fact-finding committee to investigate “the regrettable incidents” that took place during a FIFA World Cup Asian qualifier between the national team and Iraq last night.
The KFA board meeting decided also to suspend the KFA Secretary-General and the Director of Public Relations, according to a press release from the Association.
“The KFA Board will adopt all necessary legal measures against those responsible for the regrettable chaotic incidents. It will remain in session until the committee finalizes its probe and report back to the Board within the coming 48 hours,” the statement said.
Vowing to make public the results of the probe when complete, the KFA thanked the fans for turning out for the game to support the national team and apologized for the inconvenience they have encountered.
The game, hosted by Kuwait, ended in a goalless draw.
Source: Kuwait News Agency
Kuwait Nat’l junior handball team qualify to World Cup 2025
Kuwait’s junior handball team qualified to the Junior World Cup after they grabbed a win (27-23) against Japan on Wednesday in the second round of the 10th Asian Championship and World Cup qualifiers, held in the Jordanian capital, Amman.
Vice President of the Kuwait Handball Association, Shabib Al-Hajri told KUNA that this talented junior team had achieved their goal of qualifying to the World Cup, as he praised the young players for maintaining a high standard and strong performance throughout the tournament.
Thanks to this win, the Kuwaiti team secured their ticket to the Junior World Cup in Slovenia 2025, and will now play in the semifinals of the Asian Championship.
Source: Kuwait News Agency
Kuwait, Iraq find themselves equal 0-0 in Asian cup football qualifiers
Kuwait football national team played on Tuesday the Iraqi national team on home grounds at Jaber International Stadium, the two teams found themselves equal (0-0) at the fulltime whistle.
The match is part of the Asian cup qualifiers for the World Cup 2026, as it stands, the group is lead by Jordan, South Korea, Iraq all with four points, Kuwait is in fourth place with two points, Palestine in fifth with one point, and Oman last with zero points.
Source: Kuwait News Agency