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The Kuwaiti athlete set a new person best time at the games in the women’s single sculls final rowing competition on Friday
Regional female athletes are giving us plenty to cheer about at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Team Bahrain’s Amani Al-Obaidly set a new national and personal best record in the women’s 100m backstroke heats earlier this week, while Team Saudi proudly celebrated its first female Olympic swimmer, 17-year-old Mashael Al Ayed. Emirati sprinter Maryam Al Farsi beat out her best time, setting a new personal record during the women’s 100-metre sprint today.
Now Kuwait’s Soaad Al-Faqaan is celebrating her own great accomplishment: setting a new national record in the the women’s single sculls final rowing competition. Soaad is Kuwait’s first female Olympic rower. Today, at Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium, she beat out her best time by 11 seconds in the women’s single sculls final E race, finishing with a time of 8:05.18 in fifth place.
Earlier this week she came fourth in the qualifying rounds, clocking a time of 8:28.89.
While she won’t be moving forward, Soaad has done a huge service to her country and the sport of rowing — and is clearly an inspiration for aspiring athletes from the region.
After weeks of speculation, Marmoush agrees to a deal with the Premier League champions that runs until 2029.
Manchester City have announced the signing of Eintracht Frankfurt forward Omar Marmoush for a reported initial fee of about $72.6m.
“The 25-year-old Egyptian striker has completed a move to the Etihad Stadium on a four-and-a-half-year deal, meaning he will remain at the Club until the summer of 2029,” City said in a statement on Thursday.
“This is a day I will never forget,” Marmoush said after signing up with the English Premier League champions.
“To sign for Manchester City – one of the best teams in the world – is an amazing feeling. I am delighted, my family are so proud, and we are all very happy to be here in Manchester.
“With Pep, his technical staff and the world-class facilities here, players have everything they need to improve. That was really enticing for me when I had the chance to come here.”
Marmoush is City’s third signing of the January transfer window following the arrivals of defenders Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis.
The former Bundesliga star’s contract is understood to include a potential further $5m in add-ons.
Born in Cairo in 1999, Marmoush stood out early in the academy of club Wadi Degla in the Egyptian Premier League. At just 17, he was promoted to the first team and joined Wolfsburg’s reserves a year later.
At Wolfsburg, Marmoush initially struggled for consistency and game time, resulting in loans to St Pauli and Stuttgart.
The striker moved to Frankfurt on a free transfer before the 2023-2024 season and scored 12 goals in 29 league games.
Marmoush’s development has drawn inevitable comparisons to his compatriot Mohamed Salah, but the Liverpool superstar warned against such correlations.
“Omar has great potential and is an important player for his team and the national team currently, but I hope we stay away from the idea of comparisons because it will put him under pressure,” Salah said in November.
“Do not compare him to me. Do not say the ‘new Mohamed Salah’. Let him live his career. Comparing a player at the beginning of his career with another who has achieved a lot over many years does not help him.”
City’s director of football Txiki Begiristain said Marmoush was an “accomplished and exciting forward”.
“He’s had an outstanding season, and every time we have watched him, he has influenced matches,” he said.
“He has all the attributes a top-class attacker requires. He has outstanding pace and awareness, and he is exceptional in front of goal. He can also play a number of different positions, which is a really valuable asset.”
His arrival at the Etihad Stadium comes during a frustrating season for City.
City, champions for the past four seasons, are currently fifth in the Premier League, 12 points behind leaders Liverpool having played a game more.
Defeat at Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday has also left Pep Guardiola’s side in danger of missing out on the Champions League knockout stages.
source/content: aljazeera.com/sports (Al Jazeera and News Agencies) / (headline edited)
Sudanese football coach Janet Habil told Altaghyeer she was proud as the first woman from her country to coach in Saudi Arabian, leading al-Najma (the Star) women football team, a genuine motivation for her to press for success and achievement.
* How do you feel as you take your first step on the road to success?
– Praise be to Allah, I’m definitely very proud and grateful for the opportunity to prove myself and be an effective member of the society, and I will deliver, Allah willing.
* Have you ever dreamed to be the first Sudanese woman to train in Saudi Arabia?
– Honestly, I have been dreaming and dead sure of taking this role because I know Saudi Arabia is a country that secure due rights for both men and women, and it supports young talents within its 2030 Vision.
* What is missing for Sudanese women to succeed as football coaches, players or even administrators?
– Every hardworking person deserve a share of success. I don’t think that a Sudanese young man or woman lack talent or self-confidence, but we lack resources. Another vital element needed for going forward in the road to success, is the backer who supports youth achieve their set goals.
* In your view .. why training of the Sudanese National Woman Football Team was not assigned to a woman?
– I think it is better to have a woman coach because she would be closer to the women community and hence able to understand their feeling, thinking and abilities, I believe that women can handle any challenge and realize their visions. However, it seems the selection of coaches for the Women National Team was based on specific criteria, namely the level of the candidate’s training license. But, we have competent female trainers such as Sara Edward who is an A Pro License holder but she is currently living in Germany. We have also very important women coaches like Salma al-Majdi and Ibtihaj Derma.
* How was your experience as a player in the Sudanese women football team al-Tahadi (the Challenge)?
– Al-Tahadi is one of the Sudan’s first women football teams, I was selected to the team on merits of my talent and capabilities and therefore I succeeded in proving myself, praise be to Allah, and thanks to the team and coach Sara Edward who believed in me as a player and after I sustained injury she supported me to adopt a coaching career.
* How do you describe your experience in the Jeddah al-Najma club of Saudi Arabia?
– I’m going through a very big experience in al-Najma team and I’m very proud to be a member of this team. Definitely there are challenges, but difficulties are found to be overcome for us to achieve our dreams. With people around who believe in you and with confidence in our abilities we can achieve anything. I’m grateful to al-Najma Club (administration, technical and medical teams) that has placed its trust on me as a coach and provided me with this good opportunity.
* What do you say about women football in Saudi Arabia, as a nascent sport activity within that community?
– It is a very successful experience because the Kingdom’s leadership have great faith in women capabilities a matter that enhanced women self-confidence. I can say that Saudi women football clubs are up to par with their counterparts in any country that has preceded in this field.
Bahrain’s national football team won the 26th Gulf Cup, “Khaleeji Zain 26”, defeating Oman 2-1 in the final held at Jaber Al Ahmad International Stadium in Kuwait.
This marks Bahrain’s second Gulf Cup title, showcasing a determined and inspiring performance throughout the tournament.
The victory came in an excitement-filled atmosphere reflecting the camaraderie of Gulf nations.
It highlighted Bahrain’s dominance in the pitch, with the team controlling the game to secure a well deserved win.
This edition of the Gulf Cup, hosted by Kuwait, was commended for its exceptional organisation, setting a benchmark for regional sports events.
The Ministry of Culture unveiled the largest painting on canvas in the world by the artist Emad Al Salehi, at Qatar University yesterday.
The 9,652 sq metre artwork, equivalent to the size of a football field, is titled The Story of a Ball and was adjudged as the largest art canvas by the Guinness Book of Records officials.
The 9,652 sq metre artwork, equivalent to the size of a football field, is titled The Story of a Ball and was adjudged as the largest art canvas by the Guinness Book of Records officials.
The painting tells the history of the World Cup from its inception in 1930 until the World Cup 2022, which combines culture, history and sports and embodies the landmarks and icons of all the World Cup tournaments in Qatar.
The unveiling of the artwork comes at a time when the country is in the midst of the FIFA World Cup Qatar and as it readies to celebrate its National Day on December 18, 2022.
At the inaugural ceremony, a video was shown about the stages of completion of the huge artwork, after which the Guinness Book of Records certificate was handed over, marking its entry into the record book, in the presence of the Ministry of Culture officials and media.
Artist Emad Salehi receives Guinness World Record Award from the Minister of Culture, Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad al Thani during the inauguration Reuters/Hamad I Mohammed
Artist Emad Salehi receives Guinness World Record Award from the Minister of Culture, Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad al Thani during the inauguration Reuters/Hamad I Mohammed
Somali-born athlete Abdihamid Nur has qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympic Team after finishing second in the men’s 5 000 metres with a time of 13:09.01 at the 2024 Team USA Olympic Trials held on Sunday at the Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon State.
Nur’s performance was a significant improvement on the time he posted in the first round of qualifying, a race he completed in 13:24.14.
Before confirming his place, Nur engaged in an entertaining duel with Grant Fisher, who won the race with a meet record of 13:08.85.
The duo broke away from the rest with four laps to go and exchanged the lead several times before Fisher surged past Nur in the final stretch to win the race.
At the moment the two will be Team USA’s only representatives in the 5 000 metres at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games as, Parker Wolfe, who finished third in 13:10.75, will still have to negotiate more qualifying hurdles based on world rankings to seal a spot.
Epic finish between Grant Fisher and Abdihamid Nur.
Until Wolfe’s qualification is confirmed, Fisher and Nur will be tasked with ensuring that USA gets a medal in the 5 000 metres for the third consecutive Olympic Games.
Kenyan-born Paul Chelimo, who won silver at Rio 2016 and bronze at Tokyo 2020, ensured that USA had a place on the medal winners’ podium at the last two Olympic Games.
Other American Olympic medallists in the 5 000 metres are: Ralph Hill (silver at Los Angeles 1932), Bob Schul (gold at Tokyo 1964), and Bill Dellinger (bronze at Tokyo 1964).
Nur was born in Mogadishu on October 14, 1998. His family emigrated to Kenya briefly before moving to Egypt when Nur was four years old. Nur’s family later relocated to the USA in 2006, first living in New Mexico, before moving to Minnesota, and later settling in Phoenix, Arizona, where Nur nurtured his athletics talent as High School student at North High School and later at the Northern Arizona University.
At Northern Arizona University, Nur featured in the NCAA Championships winning several races across the 1 500 metres, 3 000 metres, and 5 000 metres.
The 2024 Paris Olympic Games will be the first of Nur’s career.
However, that does not mean he lacks international experience as he has represented USA in the 5 000 metres at the 2022 and 2023 World Athletics Championships held in Eugene and Budapest respectively.
Sharjah International Marine Sports Club displayed, during the third day of the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show 2024, the fastest motor boat in the world, reaching a speed of 220 km/h.
This boat, which was locally manufactured by Emirati hands at Sharjah Marine, is an embodiment of Emirati innovation and creativity in the field of marine industries, which enhances the country’s leadership in this sector globally.
On its third day, the exhibition witnessed a large turnout of visitors, with a remarkable presence of international brands that presented their creations for the first time in the Middle East.
Among the highlights of the third day’s shows were the luxury yacht Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63, making its regional debut, and the Finnish-designed Grandesa 37, which combines innovation and practicality
Lebanese athlete Étienne Chaer has made headlines in the world of powerlifting after breaking the IPF Raw Deadlift world record by lifting an impressive 396 kg at the IPF Classic Powerlifting World Championships 2024 in Druskininkai, Lithuania, from June 15 to 23.
At the beginning of the 2024 season, Étienne el-Chaer, a prominent competitor in the junior category, became ineligible to compete in that division.
Undeterred, the young Lebanese athlete moved up to the 120 kg category. He showcased his determination and strength by setting a new IPF Raw Deadlift world record with an astounding 396 kg lift.
His journey during the competition had its challenges. Despite a solid start with a successful 370 kg lift in his initial attempt, he faced technical difficulties in his second attempt at 396 kg, resulting in a disallowed lift due to minor form adjustments post-lift.
However, he showed resilience and determination, regrouping swiftly and securing the record on his third attempt, completing the lift in under five minutes.
His performance highlighted his raw strength, technical skills, and competitive spirit among some of the sport’s top athletes.
Following his achievement, Étienne shared a video of the moment on Instagram, expressing satisfaction with his standing record.
The Algerian Olympic gymnastics champion, Kaylia Nemour, won the first place in the 41st prestigious “Arthur Gander” tournament, held on Wednesday in Chiasso, Switzerland.
After her triumph at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, Kaylia Nemour repeated the feat with an exceptional performance, scoring a total of 41.350 points – an impressive score that demonstrates her level of preparation and talent.
She earned 14.900 points on the uneven bars, 13.750 points on the balance beam, and 12.700 points on the vault.
The UAE Girls Under-16 Team successfully defended their title at the 2024 Pan Arab Ladies and Youth Golf Championships, led by standout performer Anca Mateiu at The Residences Golf Course in Gammarth.
In addition to clinching the team gold, Mateiu, along with teammates Aasiya Saleem and Sara Abubaker, dominated the individual standings, winning Gold, Silver, and Bronze, respectively.
In the Ladies’ Division, Intissarr Rich was the pick of the bunch for Team UAE, securing Silver, while Jamie Camero took Bronze after a countback. These strong individual performances, combined with Faye Alblooshi’s fifth-place finish, helped the Ladies’ Team earn the Silver Medal, finishing just behind Morocco.
Both championships were contested over 54 holes, with the best two scores from each team counting towards the final result.
The Championships also included a Girls Under-13 Division, where Morocco claimed both the Gold and Bronze individual medals, while the hosts Tunisia secured Silver.
Attention now shifts to the Boys Under-18 and Boys Under-16 Divisions, which will take place over the next three days.
source/content: gulfnews.com (headline edited)
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The UAE delegation celebrate their success / Image Credit: Supplied
