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Oman all set for Asian Beach Games challenge in China

Muscat: Oman’s national teams are set to begin their campaigns at the 6th Asian Beach Games – Sanya 2026, with beach handball opening its matches today, Tuesday, while beach soccer and athletics teams continue their...

Hamoud al Hasani directs players during a training session in Sanya.

Al Bashayer clinch fifth OBL title, Seeb second

Al Bashayer were crowned champions of the 2025–26 Oman Basketball League. — Hussein al Muqbali

Mozayani, Gul emerge snooker, billiards champions

Iran’s Siavash Mozayani won the Muscat Nights International Snooker title.

VAR system to make debut with HM’s Cup semis

The VAR system will be used in a total of five matches, including the four semifinal ties (first and second legs) and the final match.

OBA unveils Muscat Nights 3×3 Championship

OBA Chairman Eng Khalfan al Naabi addresses the press conference. — Ammar al Musafir

Muscat Nights Chess: Top Contenders in Tight Race

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Moanes al Siyabi shines at 12th Al Rahba Horse Race

A shot from the heat race. (Right) Honouring the winners of the sixth round — Pictures by Mohammed al Balushi

High Standards at Basketball Development Festival

Rising Talent at Basketball Festival. — Ammar al Musafir

2026 Agenda Marks a Turning Point for Racket Sports in Oman; Al Droushi says

One of the tournaments held for badminton.

Oman fall to Qatar, look Ahead to Korea test

Oman made a promising start against Qatar, opening the scoring through Mahmoud al Wuhaibi.

Al Bashayer close in on the title, Al Seeb hold on to second place

Al Seeb delivered a commanding performance to reaffirm their hold on second place.

Close standings after Round 2 in Muscat Nights Chess

The competition has seen strong and notable performances.

Round of 16 set at Muscat Nights Snooker & Billiards

High-level battles mark round of 32.

Muscat Nights Billiards & Snooker at last-32 stage

In Group B, Bahrain’s Habib Sabah finishing first with three points as Pakistan’s Haroon Ibrahim claimed second place with two points. — Hussain al Maqbali

Strong start to Muscat Nights international chess tourney

The Muscat Nights International Chess Championship got off to a strong and competitive start, featuring 270 players from 35 countries. — Hussein al Muqbali

Basketball Development Festival kicks off with 119 players

In the girls’ matches on the opening day, Muscat Girls Centre (A) defeated Indian School (B), while Indian School (B) edged past Muscat Girls Centre (B) with an 18–16 victory.
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