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Oman Beach Handball team sets for Asian challenge in Sanya

MUSCAT: Oman’s national beach handball team has intensified its preparations in Sanya, China, ahead of the 6th Asian Beach Games. The team is competing in the preliminary round, opening against Mongolia, followed by...

Beach soccer team training session.

‘Hyalah’ tops evening races at HM’s Cup Festival in Barka

The evening programme consisted of four main rounds, where winners were awarded four cars and four icons, alongside financial prizes for the leading finishers.

OBA General Assembly highlights budget concerns, athlete development

The meeting was chaired by Abu Bakr bin Ahmed al Jahwari, OBA Vice-Chairman, and attended by Saeed bin Ahmed al Habsi, Acting Secretary-General, board members, and representatives of 21 clubs. — Saleh al Sharji

OHA General Assembly stresses wider participation, athlete development

Dr Marwan bin Juma al Juma, OHA Chairman, praised the cooperation shown by clubs in supporting the federation’s competitions and broader development efforts. — Hussein al Muqbali

'Iran will be at World Cup' and play in US: Infantino

FIFA's President Gianni Infantino (C) arrives to attend a friendly football match between Iran and Costa Rica, in Antalya, southern Turkey, on March 31, 2026. FIFA's president told AFP that Iran "will be at the World Cup" despite the Middle East war. (Photo by Adem ALTAN / AFP)

Volleyball clubs call for youth development centre at GA

The Oman Volleyball Association held its annual General Assembly with the participation of 22 clubs. — Shamsa al Harthy

Ambusaidi joins training programme with Germany’s Osnabruck Club

The programme provides Ahmed bin Salim Ambusaidi, handball coach of Nizwa Club, with the opportunity to engage directly with high-level players and coaches.

Bahja, Al Baher, Mashoosh shine at HM’s Cup Festival

Al Baher, owned by Salim al Madhoushi, recorded the fastest time of 7:32.20 in the evening races for over 5 km.

Oman Individual Chess Open 2026 heats up after 4th round

The general club championship saw varying levels of performance, with intense competition in the second, third and fourth rounds.

OHA holds annual general assembly meeting today

President of the Handball association, Moosa bin Khamis al Balushi

HM’s Cup Festival 2026 kicks off in Barka

From the evening competition

Ashraf RC wins gold for Royal Cavalry at Sharjah Festival

Ashraf RC, owned by the Royal Cavalry of Oman.

“Falah” shines in Dubai World Cup opener

A group photo of the Sultanate Stud team celebrating their victory with the horse Falah. — Mohammed al Balushi

Oman take on Mongolia in Asian Beach opener

A scene from the national beach handball team's training session.

Belarus edge Oman in beach soccer friendly

Oman and Belarus players fight for the ball during their first friendly match in Muscat. — Abdulwahid al Hamadani

Thrilling Start to the 2026 Oman Individual Chess Championship

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