Rugby: A Deep Dive into the Game, International Teams, World Cups, and Leagues
- 26-Feb-2025
Rugby, a sport born on the playing fields of England in the early 19th century, has evolved into a global phenomenon that captivates millions of fans worldwide. Known for its physicality, strategy, and camaraderie, rugby has grown far beyond its humble beginnings, with international teams, world-class tournaments, and professional leagues that showcase the best of […]
Dubai: Uncovering the exciting world of slacklining
- 21-Dec-2024
Every Wednesday, a committed group of slackliners convenes at Al Safa Park in Dubai eager to push their limits, achieve balance, and foster connections with one another, Khaleej Times reported on Friday. What began as a simple means of relaxation after work has evolved into the slacky mile, a vibrant community that unites individuals from […]
The Insane World of Formula 1
- 24-Oct-2024
“This is no ordinary sport”. The statement is written in bold. It’s a part of a thumbnail. The video is a year old. It’s Formula 1’s official YouTube channel. “No ordinary humans” is another word written on the title. This video is 7 months old. These statements reflect the insane level of money and tech […]
Fashion and sport brands clash in luxury sneakers race
- 24-May-2018
MILAN: What do you get when luxury fashion meets sport? $10,000 sneakers. High-end brands such as Kering’s Gucci, Prada and Balenciaga are increasingly looking to sneakers for growth, putting them in direct competition with sportswear giants like Nike, Puma and Adidas, and giving rise to ever-more striking and expensive designs. Luxury groups say they are […]
‘Sport not spectacle’: Ferrari warn of F1 pullout
- 13-Apr-2018
Ferrari warned that they would not hesitate to pull the plug on Formula One if the world championship became more like "Nascar", insisting they cherish sport, not "spectacle".
Bridge is not a sport, EU court rules
- 26-Oct-2017
LUXEMBOURG: The game of bridge may flex the intellectual muscles but the EU’s top court ruled on Thursday that it is not a sport because it involves “negligible” physical activity. Beloved by seniors and requiring a sharp memory, a keen analytical brain and near telepathic understanding with one’s playing partner, bridge is one of the […]
Traditional ‘goat pulling’ sport outlasts Afghan wars, politics
- 08-Apr-2017
KABUL: A crash of horses and men deep in a mountain pass signals the start of another game of buzkashi, Afghanistan’s national sport. Buzkashi, which translates roughly as “goat pulling,” has been played for centuries across Central Asia and is one of the most enduring and iconic symbols of Afghanistan. It is a sport which […]
India manipulated pitches against Proteas: ICC raises concerns over home advantage
- 03-Jun-2016
NEW DELHI: Test teams are excessively exploiting 'home advantage' by preparing pitches that favour the strengths of the host nation, an International Cricket Council (ICC) panel representing various stakeholders within the sport said on Friday.
Shaharyar not in favor of World T20 in 2018
- 31-May-2016
LAHORE: Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Shaharyar Khan said on Tuesday he was not in favour of the next World T20 tournament to take place in 2018 and asserted that cricket bodies should pay more attention towards Test format calling it ‘real face of the sport’.
Suspended Ajmal in Pakistan's preliminary World Cup squad
- 06-Dec-2014
DUBAI: Ace spinner Saeed Ajmal is in Pakistan's 30-man preliminary squad for next year's World Cup, despite serving a suspension at the moment for an illegal bowling action.