Category: Athletic

Manama, Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), the home of motorsport in the Middle East, announced the launch of ticket sales for the 2024 World Endurance Championship 8 Hours of Bahrain powered by Bapco Energies.

As the Spirit of Le Mans returns to the Kingdom, fans can expect an action-packed global event showcasing the very best of global endurance racing, as well as incredible off-track entertainment. It is scheduled to be held on November 1- 2 as the eighth and final round of this year’s FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC).

As one of the most affordable ways to watch a World Championship event, tickets cost just BD5.5 for adults and BD2.75 for children for the two-day WEC spectacle.

Tickets can be purchased online at bahraingp.com or by calling the BIC Hotline on +973-17450000.

Fans are urged to purchase their tickets at the earliest so as not to miss out on the world’s most prestigious endurance racing series, boasting many of motoring’s biggest manufacturers, teams, and racing drivers.

BIC is a
lso delighted to offer its premium hospitality product for WEC, The Le Mans Spirit Club Package. Priced at BD 290 (ex VAT) for two days, it includes an inclusive dining and drinks package, all in the incredible setting of premium lounges overlooking the pit lane and main straight.

The WEC has established itself as one of the premier championships under the International Automobile Federation (FIA) and the leading global series for endurance racing.

It attracts countless stars in motorsport, and it continues to grow in popularity every year, with races taking place in eight countries across four continents.

The 8 Hours of Bahrain powered by Bapco Energies will be the first major global meeting of BIC’s 2024-25 racing calendar, and it will be an exciting climax to what has been an historic WEC campaign to date.

Following the completion of the season’s sixth round held two weeks ago in Austin, USA, there have now been six different winning cars – one from each event – in the WEC’s top-tier Hypercar class.

T
he competition has never been so tight, with the most iconic brands being represented in the series’ two categories – the Hypercar and lower-tier LMGT3 – including McLaren, Porsche, Ferrari, BMW, Aston Martin, Lamborghini, Toyota, Lexus, Ford, Peugeot, Chevrolet, Cadillac, and Alpine.

Bahrain’s WEC event is the only eight-hour race on the calendar, giving fans the chance to watch the field battle it out from daytime conditions to night under BIC’s state-of-the-art floodlights.

The 8 Hours of Bahrain powered by Bapco Energies will crown the latest batch of FIA WEC champions. Prior to heading to the Kingdom, the series would have made stops at Lusail in Qatar, Imola in Italy, Spa in Belgium, Le Mans in France, Sao Paulo in Brazil, Austin in the US, and Fuji in Japan.

This year’s event will mark the 13th WEC race at BIC and sixth time it is being held in the eight-hour format.

Also taking place as part of the weekend’s programme will be the Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East – the region’s leading one-make cham
pionship featuring talented drivers of different nationalities.

Furthermore, BIC is planning an incredible line-up of colourful entertainment to enjoy off the track on both days of the WEC weekend.

More details on plans for the race weekend will be announced over the coming weeks.

For further information on the Bapco Energies 8 Hours of Bahrain or other BIC events and activities, visit bahraingp.com or call the BIC Hotline on +973-17450000.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

New Delhi, Saudi Arabia has officially received the flag for hosting the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in Riyadh in 2025 for the first time in its history.

The announcement was made during the 44th Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) General Assembly in India, attended by Prince Fahd bin Jalawi bin Musaed, Vice President of Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SOPC), Abdulaziz bin Ahmed Baeshen, Secretary-General and CEO of SOPC, and other princes, ministers, and heads of national Olympic committees from Asia.

The General Assembly approved the reappointment of SOPC President Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal as Vice President of the OCA for the Asian Games. It elected Prince Fahd bin Jalawi as Chair of the Education Committee for the second consecutive term. Also, the CEO of the Saudi Olympic Academy, Al-Batool Baroom, was appointed as vice chair of the Sport and Peace Committee, along with the appointment of other committee chairs within the OCA.

Prince Fahd bin Jalawi, on behalf of Prince Abdulaz
iz bin Turki, received the Games flag from OCA President Raja Randhir Singh, and a representative from Thailand.

The assembly also saw Singh elected as OCA President for the next four years, making him the first official Indian president of the council after serving as acting president since 2021.

The executive board, including the vice presidents and board members, were also elected.

The General Assembly discussed several reports, most notably on the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games (Riyadh 2025), the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, China, scheduled for February 2025, the 2025 Asian Youth Games in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, and the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya, capital of Japan’s Aichi Prefecture, in 2026.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi received on Saturday evening Iraqi Minister of Youth and Sports Dr. Ahmad Al-Mubarqa and his accompanying delegation on the occasion of their official visit to the country.

During the meeting, they discussed boosting sports and youth cooperation in a way that deepens relations between the two brotherly countries.

Source: Kuwait News Agency

Faisal Sorour secured the first gold medal for Kuwait in the ongoing Paris 2024 Paralympic Games after leading the Men’s Shot Put – F63 event at Stade de France on Saturday.

He scored a neat 15.31m. throw, while Aled Davies, of the United Kingdom, came second with a 15.10m. throw, and Tom Habscheid – Luxembourger, won the bronze medal – 14.97m throw.

Sorour expressed joy for the being able to secure this outstanding victory and raise Kuwait’s flag high at the podium ceremony.

He said, in statement to KUNA, that today’s achievement culminated a long time of tireless training and continues support from the competent state bodies.

Appreciating the support given to the Kuwaiti athletes from Kuwait Paralympic Committee, he dedicated the achievement to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah and the Kuwaiti people.

Today’s gold medal raised Kuwait’s tally to two after the bronze secured by Faisal Al-Rajehi in the me
n’s 5000m race – T54 last Saturday.

Source: Kuwait News Agency

Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi commended Saturday Kuwaiti Para-athlete Faisal Sorour’s winning of a gold medal at the Paris Paralympics 2024.

In statements told KUNA, Al-Mutairi hailed Sorour’s bagging of the gold medal in in the shot put competition as a significant achievement.

It is a testament to his dedication and efforts throughout his career, he said.

The minister reaffirmed that such victories by Kuwaiti champions are the result of significant support from His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah and His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah.

Source: Kuwait News Agency

The Lebanese national football team lost the final match of the friendly Merdeka Cup, losing to the host country, Malaysia, 0-1 this afternoon.

Lebanon had won the semi-finals over Tajikistan 1-0.

Source: National news agency – Lebanon

The Bahraini team made history on Saturday after being crowned champions of the Gulf Basketball Championship for Men for the first time ever following a five-point difference victory against their Qatari counterpart.

On the other hand, the Kuwaiti team placed third place, and the Saudi Arabian team placed fourth.

The Bahraini team beat the Qatari team with a score of (73-68), placing them in first place, and the Qatari team in second place.

In the second match, the Kuwaiti team won against their Saudi Arabian counterpart, with a score of (80-77), placing Kuwait at third place, and Saudi Arabia at fourth place.

Bahrain hosted the Gulf Basketball Championship for Men from 2 to 7 September, with the attendance and sponsorship of the First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Bahraini Youth and Sports (SCYS) Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad.

Source: Kuwait News Agency

Gold Coast, The Bahrain national football team secured a 1-0 victory against Australia today at Robina Stadium in Gold Coast, during the first round of Group C in the third stage of the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

In the 89th minute, the Australian defender Harry Souttar mistakenly scored the only goal in the match, giving Bahrain 3 valuable points in a highly competitive and tense game.

Bahrain will face Japan in their next Group C match, which also includes Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, and China.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

Kuwait’s junior handball team clinched a thrilling 25-24 victory against Iran on Thursday in the fourth group stage of the 10th Asian Championship, held in Amman, Jordan.

Team manager Yousef Al-Shahin told KUNA that Kuwait now tops their group, having won all three of their matches without a loss.

He confirmed that the team has officially advanced to the second round of the championship, expressing hope that the team will maintain their strong performance in the upcoming tough matches.

Al-Shahin also voiced his optimism about Kuwait’s chances of qualifying for the Junior World Championship in Slovenia, aiming to represent the country and proudly raise its flag in international tournaments.

This tournament serves as a qualifier for the Junior World Championship in Slovenia next year.

Source: Kuwait News Agency

Kuwait’s soccer team held Jordan to a 1-1 draw at Amman stadium on Thursday, as part of AFC Group B qualifiers for the FIFA 2026 World Cup.

Jordan scored the opener in the 13th minute by Musa Al-Taamari, raising his goals to six in the qualifiers.

Kuwait netted the equalizer in the 92nd minute by Yusuf al-Salman. Kuwaiti players performed well against their rivals during the whole match. Kuwait’s Ahmad al-Dufairi and Jordan’s Nour al-Rowabda got yellow cars in the 25th and 82nd minutes respectively.

Source: Kuwait News Agency

Bahrain on Thursday made a historic win against Australia (1-0) in the match of the third round of Asian qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Bahrainis snatched the victory when the player Abdullah Al-Khlasi sent the ball from the left side, hitting an Australian defender, Harry Souttar, and proceeding into the net.

Bahrain reached this stage after qualifying as the second ranking team in the 8th group, behind the UAE. Australia had qualified after leading the 9th group.

Source: Kuwait News Agency

Seoul – Ma’an – Our national football team forced a draw on the host, the strong South Korean team, this evening, Thursday, in the start of its journey in the World Cup qualifiers.

The Al-Fedai stars gave a more than wonderful performance throughout the two halves of the match, and they deserved a valuable point from the Korean Samson in his home and in front of more than 70 thousand spectators.

Our national team shared the lead of Group Three with Korea, awaiting the rest of the group matches, which include Jordan, Iraq, Bahrain and Kuwait.

Our national team will meet the Jordanian national team in a few days in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur.

All of our national team players, without exception, were wonderful and gave a performance worthy of the reputation of Palestinian football. They proved that they can work a miracle despite the suffering and the Israeli war machine that destroyed everything, deprived athletes of their most basic rights, killed hundreds of them, and destroyed football stadiums
amidst the silence and conspiracy of the international community and the FIFA system that punishes any team for trivial reasons. But when it comes to Israel, all the laws that this system boasts about are cancelled.

The heroes of the Fedayeen, who play professionally in various countries around the world, relying on some local players who do not play in the league due to the crimes and terrorism of the occupying state for more than 11 months, entered the match with full force and scored a goal that was disallowed by the referee due to offside.

The performance was close between the two teams, with no advantage for one team over the other, amidst the brilliance of our distinguished goalkeeper Rami Hamada, who shone greatly in front of the Korean stars, led by the star Kim Sun and his companions. The wonderful Ataa Jaber also shone prominently, as he was the best during the match, and the first half ended in a goalless draw.

The team continued its strong performance during the second half, in light of the bri
lliance of the distinguished star Adi Dabbagh, who posed a great threat to the Korean team, and the brilliance of Tamer Siam, Wissam Abu Ali, and Musab Al-Batat.

Son almost scored the winning goal for Korea in the 89th minute, but the post denied him.

In the dying moments, the star of the Egyptian national team and Al-Ahly, Wissam Abu Ali, missed out on victory over our national team after a magical pass from Al-Dabbagh, which put him one-on-one with the Korean goalkeeper, but he was quick and shot it into the goalkeeper’s body, so the match ended in a fair and deserved draw for the stars of Al-Fedai.

Source: Maan News Agency