Abdullah romps to Jordan triumph
This win is a satisfying one especially when conditions were not perfect. This experience will definitely help me and our team in the upcoming eventsAbdullah al Rawahi,Oman rally driverOman rally star...
Olympic memories still afresh for sports medicine expert
MUSCAT: An avid Olympic enthusiast, Dr Mahmoud Shehabullah, has an empty feeling after deciding not to go to Tokyo Olympics, which would have been his ninth Olympics.“A deep feeling of emptiness...
Charming Amerat facility impresses ‘Dada’
Indian cricket great Sourav Ganguly was impressed by the Oman Cricket Academy facilities and the Al Amerat pitch where Oman is supposed to host the Group B matches of the Men’s T20 World Cup...
Oman grouped with Bangladesh, Scotland, PNG
Oman to host Group B first-round matches of T20 World CupIndia and Pakistan to face off in Super 12sOman are grouped with Bangladesh, Scotland and Papua New Guinea in the Group B of the first round of...
Hockey5s World Cup in Oman to revolutionise game: AHF chief
MUSCAT: The first ever Hockey5s World Cup to be hosted by Oman in January 2024 will revolutionise the popularity of the game worldwide, according to Asian Hockey Federation CEO Tayyab Ikram on...
Oman face tough task
MUSCAT: Oman face a tough challenge of battling with Asian heavyweights Japan, Australia and Saudi Arabia to realise their dream of making it to the World Cup Qatar 2022 after the draw for final round...
Oman clubbed with Japan, Australia in WC Qualifiers final round
Muscat: Oman face a tough challenge of battling with Asian heavyweights Japan, Australia and Saudi Arabia to realise their dream of making it to the World Cup Qatar 2022 after the draw for final round...
ICC confirms T20 World Cup in UAE and Oman
MUSCAT: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday confirmed that the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 will be staged in the UAE and Oman due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation in India.The BCCI...
Oman to hostT20 World Cup matches
MUSCAT: Oman will co-host the ICC Twenty20 Cricket World Cup 2021 after original hosts India shifted the event to the United Arab Emirates and Oman over Covid-19 cases.Talking to Oman Observer on...
Historic moment for Oman: Talib
MUSCAT: Winning the bid to host the first ever FIH Hockey5s World Cups (Men and Women) is a historic moment in Oman sports, Oman Hockey Association (OHA) Chairman Talib al Wahaibi said after the...
Oman to host first-ever FIH Hockey5s World Cup
Muscat: Oman has won the rights to host the first ever FIH Hockey5s World Cups (Men and Women) to be played in January 2024.The Sultanate’s bid was approved by the Executive Board meeting of the...
Gym owners seek permission to open centres
MUSCAT: The owners of gymnasiums, health and fitness centres find they are going tough in the Covid-19 pandemic period over the suspension of such activities in the Sultanate.In Oman, several people...
Chaitanya revitalises Oman cricket by fully supporting two teams
MUSCAT, MAY 23Al Turki NMC team owner Chaitanya Khimji has revitalised the pandemic-hit Oman Cricket League by announcing two teams fully supported by the well-known cricket promoter in the...
Mundher lives teenage dream
Muscat, April 9 - The Omani teenager drew inspiration from Tour of Oman and delved deep into cycling. Four years later, 18-year-old Mundher al Hasani is the proud winner of Elite and under-23...
Oman launches Hockey5s World Cup bid
Oman Sail partners OHA in efforts to land the hosting rights for 2023 event MUSCAT, March 30 The Sultanate has officially launched its bid to host the first ever Men’s and Women’s Hockey5s...
Mundher storms to double crown
MUSCAT, March 29 - Mundher al Hasani of Ahli Sidab ‘A’ stormed to the overall title in the Oman Cycling Association (OCA) Championship that concluded recently at the Sultan Qaboos Sports...
Volleyball expert calls for national coaching programme
FIVB international instructor Shihab Al Din Ahmed al Riyamy has completed yet another accomplishment with his club side Al Salam after they defended their title in the Oman volleyball first division...
Oman to bid for first Hockey 5s World Cup
MUSCAT, MARCH 27 - Oman will bid for first Hockey 5s World Cup in 2023, announced Captain Talib bin Khamis al Wahaibi, Chairman of the Oman Hockey Association, on Saturday. “The OHA has received...
Sohar sink Nizwa to boost semi hopes
Sohar drubbed Nizwa 10-0 to brighten their semifinal chances in the His Majesty’s Cup hockey championship on Thursday. With their second win from three matches, Sohar are temporarily on top of the...
Bausher stun Al Nasr to go top
MUSCAT, FEB 24 - Bausher stunned defending champions Al Nasr by a solitary goal in a keenly-fought Group B match of His Majesty’s Cup hockey championship final round at the Sultan Qaboos Sports...