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Sports for All Federation welcomed 314,000 participants in Family Activity Days across seven Saudi Cities
Sports | Wednesday 15 January, 2020 4:36 pm
The Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA) had a successful year in 2019 promoting family sports and engagement. First conceptualized and introduced in 2017, the SFA Family Activity Days initiative has grown immensely, having seven separate activations in 2019 across seven cities.  The...
Behind The Scenes At Royal Greens In Kaec As Golf Becomes The Kingdom’s Latest Sport To Inspire Saudis
Sports | Tuesday 14 January, 2020 2:09 am
Preparations are in full swing for the upcoming Saudi International powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers with members of the media and influencers given exclusive behind the scenes access and a golfing masterclass from the best players in the Kingdom at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club in...
Real Madrid beat Atletico Madrid to win Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia
Sports | Monday 13 January, 2020 2:50 am
Thibaut Courtois proved the hero on Sunday as Real Madrid beat city rivals Atletico Madrid in a penalty shoot-out in Saudi Arabia to win their 11th Spanish Super Cup. Two imperious goalkeepers came out on top during a goalless final in Jeddah but Belgian Courtois proved decisive, saving Thomas...
Dakar Rally 2020: cancelation of eighth stage of two-wheeled and four-wheel motorcycles classes
Sports | Monday 13 January, 2020 1:54 am
The organizers of the Dakar Rally decided to cancel the eighth special stage for the two-wheel and two-wheeled motorcycle classes, after meeting with the riders and taking a decision to consult all riders in the Dakar Rally, due to the death of their Portuguese colleague, bike rider Paulo...
The Rally Dakar 2020 Saudi Arabia organizing committee announced earlier today
Sports | Sunday 12 January, 2020 2:32 pm
The Rally Dakar 2020 Saudi Arabia organizing committee announced earlier today, Sunday the 12th of January 2020 that the death of the Portuguese competitor Paulo Gonçlaves after having fell from his bike during the Stage 7: (Riyadh- Wadi Al-Dawasir). Furthermore, the committee added that...
Press release: Atlético Madrid sets a date for the final of Super Copa with Real Madrid this Sunday
Sports | Friday 10 January, 2020 3:03 am
Atlético Madrid sets a date for the final of the Spanish Super Copa on Sunday, the 12th of January, which had taken place in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Jeddah between the 8th and the 12th of January. The Super Copa has been organized by the General Sports Authority as a part the Quality...
Sports for All Federation celebrates the conclusion of its women’s cycling race series
Sports | Wednesday 8 January, 2020 12:25 pm
Organized by the Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA), the women’s cycling race series, staged for the first time ever in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, came to a successful conclusion. More than 1,000 women participated in the races which were held in Jeddah, Riyadh and...
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Endurance Cup 2020 launches February 1st
Sports | Wednesday 8 January, 2020 2:48 am
The Royal Commission for AlUla and the official organiser of Winter at Tantoura Festival announces the launch of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup of Endurance (Al-Fursan Forum) 2020 on February 1st, in cooperation with the Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation. The race is one of the most...
Tsusho Jamjoom Trading Company (TJT) announced Hino participation in Dakar Rally 2020 – Saudi Arabia
Sports | Tuesday 7 January, 2020 3:09 pm
An extravagant event was organized by Tsusho Jamjoom Company on January 2nd, 2020 in Crowne Plaza Jeddah hotel, with a distinguished presence of elite transportation customers in Saudi Arabia. The company officially announced Hino participation in first ever Dakar Rally under the name of Team...
De Villiers wins second stage of Dakar Rally as Alonso loses wheel
Sports | Tuesday 7 January, 2020 1:09 am
 South African driver Giniel De Villiers won the second stage of the Dakar Rally on Monday while former Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso was "glad to be able to continue" after dropping two-and-a-half hours when losing a wheel. Alonso suffered his first major problem in...
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