Oman to host World Junior TT league in Feb
MUSCAT, Dec 10 - In a steady improvement after successfully hosting Arab Table Tennis Championships and International TT tournament, Oman will host its first mega tournament when World Junior Circuit...
Al Suwaiq end first phase with close win
MUSCAT, Nov 28 - Al Suwaiq withstood a late fightback by Sohar 3-2 to keep their six-point cushion at the top of the Omantel League as the first phase of the football competition ended with the 13th...
Ahmad determined to carry success forward
MUSCAT, Nov 28 - Oman’s star endurance race car driver Ahmad al Harthy said there are some interesting things on the table for next season after his twin title success this season. “This year was...
The art of kite-making and the backroom star
MUSCAT, Nov 22 - Enata kiteboard racing team director Pablo Soldano is a man dedicated to sailing industry. With his rich experience in sail-making, the Italian is upbeat about the sport and his team...
Kiteboard racing on verge of becoming Olympic event
MUSCAT, Nov. 21 - Kiteboard racing is nearing recognition as an Olympic sport with the extreme sport likely to be an exhibition event at Tokyo 2020 Games. “In Tokyo, kiteboard racing is almost...
HM Cup to bring spotlight on hockey
Oman hockey will witness the keenly-contested His Majesty’s Cup Championship from November 16 as the draw for the competition was made late on Monday. After the nine teams competing in two groups...
Top golfing action to benefit local players
MUSCAT, NOV 6 - High-profile golf events in the Sultanate will help the serious players to improve their standard manifold, feels top Omani golfer Azzan al Rumhi. “Earlier, I used to go overseas to...
Al Shabab cut gap with Al Suwaiq
MUSCAT, NOV 5 - A nine-man Al Shabab cut the gap with the Omantel League leaders by 4 points with a win against Suhar as Al Suwaiq fell to a goalless draw against Al Oruba in the 11th round matches...
Kukkiwon team thrills spectators
MUSCAT: A 22-member taekwondo team from world taekwondo headquarters Kukkkiwon in South Korea conquered the hearts of martial arts enthusiasts and spectators alike with their acrobatic skills at the...
Al Suwaiq on song with 6-point lead
MUSCAT - With four matches remaining, leaders Al Suwaiq extended their lead on top by six points after a resounding win against Al Salam in the ninth round matches of the Omantel League at the...
Oman to boost fitness after valiant Asian Cup outing
MUSCAT, OCT 24 - Oman national hockey team has returned after an impressive performance at the Asian Cup 2017 in Bangladesh capital of Dhaka. The Oman side failed to register any win in the...
Abdulaziz brace powers Al Suwaiq
MUSCAT, Oct 23 - Oman national team striker Abdulaziz al Muqbali kept his club Al Suwaiq on top of the Omantel League 2017 with a timely brace against Muscat in the eighth round of matches late on...
Oman handball gets major lift with Asian deal
Anuroop Athiparambath - MUSCAT, Oc TOBER 12 - Oman handball got a big shot in the arm as the Sultanate’s association signed a four-year deal to make the capital Muscat the training hub for Asian...
Oman ready for Pakistan challenge
Oman national hockey squad is looking to make the most of it from a five-match Test series against a strong Pakistan Development Squad, ahead of the Asia Cup in Bangladesh from October 11 to 21. Oman...
OFA set for jam-pack season
MUSCAT - The Oman Football Association (OFA) is all set for a tightly packed 2017-18 season with only 118 matchdays available for a total of 393 matches in various categories. There will be plenty of...
Oman handball team to get new coach
MUSCAT - Oman national handball team will get a new coach soon, according to Oman Handball Association (OHA) Chairman Said al Shuhri. “Everything is ready for Egyptian coach Mohammed Abdul al Mouti...
Oman TT make big impact with Arab tourney
MUSCAT - Oman table tennis has made a big impact in the Sultanate sports arena by hosting the Arab Table Tennis Championships for the first time. With its state-of-the art facilities, Sultan Qaboos...
Seeb suspended for 2017 season after Super Cup boycott
By Anuroop Athiparambath — MUSCAT, APRIL 1: HM Cup champions Seeb were suspended for the 2017 season after they refused to complete the first edition of Super Cup match against the eventual winners...
Al Nasr lift Super Cup
The Salalah side blank HM Cup champions Seeb in first edition of trophy ANUROOP A - MUSCAT, MARCH 31 - Oman Hockey League champions Al Nasr beat HM Cup champions Seeb 2-0 to clinch the first...
Oman hosts AHF Congress for first time
[gallery link="file" ids="358611,358609,358608"] ANUROOP A - MUSCAT, MARCH 30 - The Sultanate for the first time hosted the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) Congress with the participation of 33...