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By Anuroop Athiparambath — MUSCAT: March 12 - Preparations are in full swing for the first ever Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) Congress to be hosted by the Sultanate on March 30. Shaikh Saad bin...

This is a great win for Oman. The team played really well in the crunch match. We hope the team continues the same form against China, the OHA chief said.   Anuroop Athiparambath - MUSCAT,...

By Anuroop Athiparambath — MUSCAT: MARCH 7 - Oman edged past hosts Bangladesh 3-2 to register their second win in the Hockey World League (HWL) Round 2 in Bangladesh capital of Dhaka on Tuesday. It...

Anuroop Athiparambath - MUSCAT, MARCH 2 - The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is actively considering Oman as the neutral venue for India-Pakistan matches with the Sultanate acting as the...

By Anuroop Athiparambath — MUSCAT: Feb 15 - Omani racing star Ahmed al Harthy believes consistency is the key in the tough endurance races. Unveiling his schedule for 2017, Al Harthy hopes for a...

OMAN REVEL IN CISM WORLD CUP GLORY By Anuroop Athiparambath — MUSCAT: Jan 29 - For the first time, a trophy was set up for the CISM World Cup. The trophy, which has Omani dagger (Khanjar) holding...

By Anuroop Athiparambath — MUSCAT: Jan 28 - Oman beat Qatar 4-1 in penalties in the final of second CISM World Cup football championship to lift the crown at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex on...

By Anuroop Athiparambath — MUSCAT: Jan 23 - After a consistent performance in the group matches, hosts Oman are confident enough to overcome the challenge of Mali when they face each other in the...

By Anuroop Athiparambath — MUSCAT: Jan. 19 - Oman coach Muhanna Said al Adawi successfully tested the team’s bench strength against France in their final league round match in the CISM World Cup...

By Anuroop Athiparambath — MUSCAT: Oman hockey team is set to make most of a three-match series against Pakistan domestic side Wapda, which began on Saturday. Oman Hockey Association (OHA) Chairman...

By Anuroop Athiparambath — MUSCAT: Jan. 16 - After an ordinary first-half performance, Oman returned to thrill the local fans in the second half to complete a 5-0 rout of Guinea in the opening match...

By Anuroop Athiparambath — MUSCAT: Jan. 15 The second CISM World Cup football championship was opened at a glittering ceremony at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Bausher on Sunday evening. His...

By Anuroop A — MUSCAT: Oman national hockey team’s new coach KK Poonacha said his knowledge about Oman players will help him meet the challenges in taking the team forward. “This is my third...

By Anuroop A — MUSCAT: The Oman Hockey Association(OHA) on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) and the International Hockey Federation (FIH)....

By Anuroop A — MUSCAT: Dec. 19: Seeb clinched His Majesty’s Cup hockey championship after denying a fighting Bausher 3-2 in the final at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex on Monday. Seeb coach...

By Anuroop A — MUSCAT: Dec 18: The need of the hour for Oman hockey is some good international coaches so that the country make a significant stride in Asian level, according to Asian Hockey...

By Anuroop A — MUSCAT: Dec. 13: A qualification spot in the Asian Cup 2019 will be the prime target for new Oman national coach Peter Tim Dirk Verbeek. Speaking during his unveiling ceremony at the...

Oman dominate: 18-year-old Haitham al Hadidi clinched the title, favourite Ali al Balushi came second while Tariq al Shaihani was third [gallery link="file" ids="332173,332172,332171"] Anuroop A...

By Anuroop A — MUSCAT: Dec. 6: Omani drift driver Ali al Balushi is all set for a memorable outing at the upcoming Red Bull Car Park Drift Final in Muscat. “I am ready for the final challenge. My...