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Slow bowler was outstanding as national team caught the eye at Women’s Asia Cup in Dubai
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Saudi Arabia opens Asian Para Games campaign with 2 victories
Saudi Arabia's Paralympic team began their campaign at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games with two victories, highlighted by Rakan Al-Salmi's 3-0 win in table tennis against Kazakhstan's Ardak Nurmagomedov. In badminton, Mehdi Al-Makina also secured a 2-0 victory over Hong Kong's Chow Long-Ho, while Essam Ba’iti faced losses in his matches.
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FWZ, DR7 and Ultra Chmicha march into knockout stages of Kings League MENA
FWZ topped the Kings League MENA league phase with a 10-8 win over Turbo, securing a semifinal spot, while DR7 and Ultra Chmicha also confirmed their quarterfinal places on a record-breaking matchday with 70 total goals. DR7's dramatic 9-8 victory over Rising Peaks and ABO FC's narrow 8-7 win against Bakhira FC highlighted the intense competition as the league heads into its final matchday on October 23.
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Arrests made for pro-Nazi chants at Hajduk Split-Ajax match in Croatia
Croatian football fans arrested over slurs before and during UEFA Conference League game in Split.