In Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, the 34th edition of an International Cricket Sixes is being played, ending on April 6. Its inaugural competition took place in 1988, but three years were lost to the COVID-19 pandemic. Sixes cricket was introduced to Thailand by Myles de Vries, initially at the Royal Bangkok Sports Club in 1985. … Read more
‘The sword has a history among the Arabs’: Inside Saudi Arabia’s fencing scene RIYADH: In the heart of Saudi Arabia, sports halls bustle in the evenings with fencers as young as 8 years old, as swordsmanship spreads rapidly across the Kingdom. It is a testament to the work carried out by the Saudi Arabian Fencing Federation … Read more
LOS ANGELES: Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele first competed at cards on the long flight to Australia for the Presidents Cup. They became partners in team events, roommates on the road, close friends who take vacations together with their wives, and more practice rounds than they can count. Sunday at Riviera will have some familiarity … Read more
ORLANDO: Outside of a great honeymoon to start 2023, Lydia Ko had a year she’d pretty much like to forget. She struggled mightily on the golf course after winning three times the previous season, and on several occasions left the 18th green at a tournament in tears. Ko, a 19-time LPGA Tour winner, two-time major … Read more
RIYADH: The inaugural Theatrical Amateur Clubs Festival, organized by the Theater and Performing Arts Commission at King Saud University in Riyadh, ended on Saturday after nine days of cultural events. The event aims to empower amateur theater clubs, fostering competition in delivering unique performances. Additionally, it bids to cultivate a supportive environment for Saudi playwrights, enhancing … Read more
Al-Ahli’s Firas Al-Buraikan shows Saudi striking prowess ranks with foreign superstars Al-Ahli made a splash in the summer transfer window as they set about reestablishing their place at the top of the Roshn Saudi League. After a year spent in the First Division, following a shock relegation in the 2021/2022 season, the 2015/2016 league champions … Read more