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OMAN BODYBUILDING FLEXES ITS MUSCLES

MUSCAT, FEB 28The Oman Bodybuilding Committee (OBC) unveiled a new long-term strategy aimed at expanding participation and building a new generation of bodybuilders capable of competing at regional and international...

OBC Chairman Imad bin Saleh al Salti said the sport is entering a new institutional phase following the committee’s restructuring in last September 2025.

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.

Morocco's Mohammed, Aziza claim Oman Desert Marathon honours

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Muscat Nights International Billiards & Snooker Championship begins

The event features 125 players from 18 countries. — Abdulwahid al Hamadani

Omani bowlers dominate in Muscat Nights championship

Khalid Bait Issa leads the overall standings with 2,054 points, tied with Musab al Adawi in second place.

Oman Desert Marathon stage 4 delivers dramatic finishes

Forth stage of Oman Desert Marathon

Al Bashayer extend OBL lead, Seeb stay close

Seeb Club continued their pursuit of the leaders with an emphatic 89–57 win over Nizwa. — Ammar al Musafir

New faces to join Oman beach soccer squad

Oman had featured at the 2025 Fifa Beach Soccer World Cup in Seychelles.

270 players compete at Muscat Nights International chess tournament

The championship features a distinguished lineup of international stars. – Shamsa al Harithiyah

Oman to open Asian campaign with Qatar match

The Omani delegation arrived in Kuwait on Tuesday evening, where they received a warm welcome from the tournament’s organising committee.

Seeb face ES Sahel today in Arab Club volleyball quarters

A Seeb player in action against Algeria’s Tadjenanet in the Arab Club Volleyball Championship in Tunisia.

Anthony crowned Oman Open champion, Mohammed second

Oman's Mohammed al Balushi finished as runner-up at the Active Oman Arena.
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