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ROP Cup race sees strong competition at Al Wattayah

Muscat: The 15th Royal Oman Police (ROP) Cup Horse Race was held on Wednesday at the Oman Horse Racing Club track in Al Wattayah, organised in cooperation with the Royal Oman Police Cavalry, under the auspices of...

The opening race, the 'Al Wattayah Race' for Purebred Arabians over 1,500 metres, was won by Nazeeh, owned by the Royal Cavalry and ridden by Moanis bin Salim al Siyabi.

ROP Cup race sees strong competition at Al Wattayah

The opening race, the 'Al Wattayah Race' for Purebred Arabians over 1,500 metres, was won by Nazeeh, owned by the Royal Cavalry and ridden by Moanis bin Salim al Siyabi.

'Part of the Movement 2' takes place in Muscat on Feb 13

'Part of the Movement 2' takes place in Muscat on Feb 13

Sensational Schmid takes Muscat Classic crown

The pack rides during the 2026 edition of the Muscat Classic cycling race, in Muscat

Iraq, Saudi and UAE shine in early medals at West Asia Para Games

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ISB's Ilaan Shafeek wins Indian National School Chess title

Ilaan Shafeek with the trophy

Strong start to Shotokan Open with 400 athletes in action

The 9-year kata saw Zidan Naushad of Emperor Academy secure first, ahead of Fakhar al Zadjali of Shotokan Karate in second. — Khalfan al Ruzaiqi

Oman’s Ali al Balushi strikes gold at Paris Indoor athletics

Ali al Balushi clocked a seasonal best of 6.52 seconds to secure first place and top the podium.

Saudi Arabia postpones 2029 Asian Winter Games

Trojena, an area in Saudi Arabia's planned mega-city of Neom, was chosen to host the 2029 Asian Winter Games. AFP

Oman Desert Marathon showcases world-class competition

From the opening day's competitions: 165 km

Al Farsi delivers strong show, esports team set for debut

Mohammed al Farsi competed in Heat 1 of the 100m freestyle qualifiers, finishing in third place with a time of 57.74 seconds. — Nawaf al Busaidy

Wanyonyi, Chebet deliver gold for Africa at the worlds

(From L) Algeria's Djamel Sedjati, Canada's Marco Arop and Kenya's athlete Emmanuel Wanyonyi cross the finish line in the men's 800m final during the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on September 20, 2025.

Trio of titles on a golden night for USA at worlds

(From L) Jamaica's athlete Bryan Levell, US' athlete Noah Lyles and Botswana's athlete Letsile Tebogo compete in the men's 200m final during the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on September 19, 2025. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP)

Levrone steals the show in tokyo, Botswana take men’s one-lap gold

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone of the US celebrates winning the gold medal. — Reuters

Nader pulls off shock in 1,500 metres, Moon rises to pole vault challenge

Portugal's Isaac Nader (L) reacts after winning as Kenya's Reynold Cheruiyot and Britain's athlete Jake Wightman fall crossing the finish line in the men's 1500m final during the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP)

Kipyegon sparkles with fourth world title

Kipyegon sparkles with fourth world title
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