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MOSCOW, June 21, (Agencies): Cristiano Ronaldo said Portugal were worthy winners after scoring his first goal of the Confederations Cup to steer his country to a 1-0 victory over hosts Russia on Wednesday. The Real Madrid star brushed off the tax storm clouding his club future by heading in the …

LONDON, June 21, (AFP): Saudi Arabia will stage a women’s squash tournament later this year with world champion Nour El Sherbini and eight-time world title winner Nicol David appearing in a rare public airing for women’s sport in the kingdom. The Professional Squash Association (PSA) said the PSA Women’s Masters …

KUWAIT CITY, June 21: The 38th edition of the Late Abdullah Meshari Al-Rawdhan Futsal Tournament 2017 today enters its second-last stage with the hosting of two semifinal matches. In the quarterfinal stage, the late Ahmad Al-Roumi team managed to reserve a place in the semis after defeating Kuwait Steel team …

As part of its activities for the Holy month of Ramadan, Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait (ABK) was the platinum sponsor of the 2017 Kuwait Youth Basketball tournament, which was organized specifically to increase sport activity during the Holy month of Ramadan. The tournament was held from 3 – 14 …

KUWAIT CITY, June 20: The series of dream matches of the Late Abdullah Meshari Al-Rawdhan Futsal Tournament 2017 is coming to an end. In the fourth and last dream of the 38th edition of the tournament, two teams led by top class goalkeepers — Spain’s Iker Casillas and Egypt’s Essam …

ISLAMABAD, June 19, (AFP): Jubilant photographs of Pakistan cricket fans dancing in the streets were plastered all over national newspapers Monday after their eighth-ranked team produced a thrilling win against arch-rivals India in the Champions Trophy final. Pakistan inflicted a massive 180-run defeat upon title-holders and favourites India at the …

KUWAIT CITY, June 19: Gulf Bank was pleased to sponsor the ‘Women Football Tournament’ for female football players in Kuwait and the GCC. The players showcased their soccer skills and abilities during the tournament which culminated in an exciting championship match on 14 June. The event was organized by Eighty …

LAUSANNE, June 19, (AFP): ”Sport must be separate from politics,” the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) pleaded Monday, as Qatar remains diplomatically isolated from some Gulf neighbours over accusations the emirate supports extremism. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain were among a string of countries which this …

LONDON, June 18, (AFP): Mohammad Amir removed all of India’s top three as Pakistan routed their arch-rivals by 180 runs in an astonishing Champions Trophy final at The Oval on Sunday. Title-holders India, set 339 to win, collapsed to 33 for three and 54 for five against a Pakistan side …

Kuwait OpenKart Tournament affiliated to the Motor and Motorbikes Sport Club ended Saturday at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Track amid numerous excited spectators who witnessed an excellent competition. Fahad Al-Fahad came first in the male youth category, followed by Omar Al-Amawi, while Meshari Al-Otaibi occupied the third place. Khawalah Al-Kanderi outshined …