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        <title><![CDATA[Oman medal tally rises to 28 at GCC Games]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: Oman’s national teams raised the Sultanate of Oman’s medal tally to 28 at the fourth GCC Games Doha 2026 after adding four new bronze medals through shooting, snooker and v...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Oman volleyball players pose after winning the bronze medal.</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:36:05 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Al Azri leads May Bowling Championship qualifying standings]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: The Oman Bowling Committee’s May Bowling Championship is gathering momentum at Seeb Bowling Centre, with strong competition marking the opening qualifying rounds of the eve...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Participants compete during the Oman Bowling Committee’s May Bowling Championship at Seeb Bowling Centre. — Abdulwahid al Hamadani

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            <media:text>Participants compete during the Oman Bowling Committee’s May Bowling Championship at Seeb Bowling Centre. — Abdulwahid al Hamadani

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                        <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:31:24 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Arsenal crowned EPL champions after Man City draw]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[LONDON: Arsenal celebrated their first Premier League title for 22 years on Tuesday after Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by Bournemouth, sparking wild scenes of joy around...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Arsenal fans celebrate their team winning the English Premier League, outside the Emirates Stadium in London on May 19, 2026.  Arsenal celebrated their first Premier League title for 22 years late on May 19 after Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by Bournemouth, sparking wild scenes of joy around the Emirates Stadium.  (Photo by Brook Mitchell / AFP)</media:title>
            <media:text>Arsenal fans celebrate their team winning the English Premier League, outside the Emirates Stadium in London on May 19, 2026.  Arsenal celebrated their first Premier League title for 22 years late on May 19 after Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by Bournemouth, sparking wild scenes of joy around the Emirates Stadium.  (Photo by Brook Mitchell / AFP)</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:26:21 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[All-Omani squad will rise to challenge at Asian Games Qualifier, says Sufyan]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The first continental appearance of the all-Omani squad in the Asian Games Men’s Qualifier in Singapore will be a testing ground of Oman Cricket’s development strategy givi...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Oman captain Sufyan Mehmood hopes his young side will make the mark at the Asian Games Qualifier.</media:title>
            <media:text>Oman captain Sufyan Mehmood hopes his young side will make the mark at the Asian Games Qualifier.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:24:22 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Taijul takes six to lead Bangladesh to Pakistan Test series sweep]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[SYLHET, Bangladesh: Spinner Taijul Islam took six wickets to lead Bangladesh to a 78-run win over Pakistan in the second Test and clinch a famous 2-0 series win on Wednesday.Pakist...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Bangladesh’s Taijul Islam (L) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Pakistan’s Salman Agha during the second day of the second Test cricket match between Bangladesh and Pakistan at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet on May 17, 2026.  (Photo by Munir UZ ZAMAN / AFP)
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            <media:text>Bangladesh’s Taijul Islam (L) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Pakistan’s Salman Agha during the second day of the second Test cricket match between Bangladesh and Pakistan at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet on May 17, 2026.  (Photo by Munir UZ ZAMAN / AFP)
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:22:38 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Teen wonder Sooryavanshi&#039;s slams 93 to edge Rajasthan closer to IPL play-offs]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[JAIPUR, India: Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi struck a blistering 93 to power Rajasthan Royals to a seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday to boost their play...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Rajasthan Royals&#039; Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in action against Lucknow Super Giants in Jaipur. — Reuters</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:21:05 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Ibri stay alive, Sur climb to eighth in Round 25 of JL]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: The penultimate round of the Jindal League delivered movement at both ends of the table, with Al Shabab holding on to second place, Al Nasr dropping points and the battle t...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Al Rustaq and Al Khabourah shared the points after a dramatic 3-3 draw in the penultimate round.</media:title>
            <media:text>Al Rustaq and Al Khabourah shared the points after a dramatic 3-3 draw in the penultimate round.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 18:01:28 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman drawn with Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Kuwait in Khaleeji 27]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: Oman have been drawn in Group A alongside hosts Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Kuwait for the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup, following the official draw ceremony held in Jeddah, Saudi Arab...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:53:59 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[First Omani pro wrestler Anas to make Saudi debut]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: Oman’s first professional wrestler Anas al Riyami, professionally known as ‘Anas Rex’, is set to make debut in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, taking on the top contender for the...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Anas al Riyami has represented Oman in multiple international appearances.</media:title>
            <media:text>Anas al Riyami has represented Oman in multiple international appearances.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:45:50 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman girls ice hockey team enters Guinness World Record]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: The Oman Committee for Skating Sports confirmed that the Sultanate of Oman’s participation in this year’s 'Global Girls Game' was officially recognised as part of the recor...]]></description>
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            <media:title>The Oman Girls Ice Hockey team was among 43 countries worldwide that simultaneously hosted matches for the 2026 edition of the IIHF&#039;s Global Girls Game.</media:title>
            <media:text>The Oman Girls Ice Hockey team was among 43 countries worldwide that simultaneously hosted matches for the 2026 edition of the IIHF&#039;s Global Girls Game.</media:text>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:41:31 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Ronaldo, 41, leads Portugal into his sixth World Cup]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[LISBON: Veteran Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo will lead his country into the 2026 World Cup this summer after coach Roberto Martinez named the 41-year-old in his squad on Tues...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Cristiano Ronaldo.</media:title>
            <media:text>Cristiano Ronaldo.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:39:49 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Guardiola set for emotional Man City farewell after era-defining decade]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189919/sports/football/guardiola-set-for-emotional-man-city-farewell-after-era-defining-decade]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[MANCHESTER, England: ​Pep Guardiola is expected to take charge of ​Manchester City for the final time on Sunday, drawing the curtain down on a decade that has reshaped not only his...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola.</media:title>
            <media:text>Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:36:21 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Two-time champion Alcaraz withdraws from Wimbledon with wrist injury]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189918/sports/tennis/two-time-champion-alcaraz-withdraws-from-wimbledon-with-wrist-injury]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[MADRID: Carlos Alcaraz's hopes of regaining his Wimbledon title have been dashed with the two-time champion announcing on Tuesday he is withdrawing as he recovers from a wrist inju...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Spain&#039;s Carlos Alcaraz.</media:title>
            <media:text>Spain&#039;s Carlos Alcaraz.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:34:18 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Hyderabad qualify for IPL play-offs along with Gujarat]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[CHENNAI, India: Skipper Pat Cummins' 3-28 and an attacking 70 by Ishan Kishan helped Sunrisers Hyderabad book their play-off spot in the IPL with a nervy five-wicket win over Chenn...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:28:59 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Taijul puts Bangladesh on brink of Test series win over Pakistan]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[SYLHET, Bangladesh: Bangladesh are three wickets away from a famous Test series win at home after spinner Taijul Islam took 4-113 to rattle Pakistan despite a rearguard by the oppo...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:27:59 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Al Safeer top Oman Shooting Club Shield rifle contest]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189842/sports/other-sports/al-safeer-top-oman-shooting-club-shield-rifle-contest]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: The Oman Shooting Club Shield Championship continued at Active Oman Centre with strong participation from teams and shooting enthusiasts, as Action Point organised another...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Competitors show focus and discipline as the Oman Shooting Club Shield Championship continues.</media:title>
            <media:text>Competitors show focus and discipline as the Oman Shooting Club Shield Championship continues.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:15:22 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman U20 conclude Egypt camp with second friendly defeat]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: Oman U20 concluded their overseas training camp in Cairo with another valuable test against Egypt U20, going down 2-1 in the second international friendly played at the Spo...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Oman U20 players in action during their overseas training camp in Cairo.
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:12:27 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman ends GCC Games with 24 medals, two athletics golds]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: Oman’s national athletics team concluded an impressive campaign at the 4th GCC Games in Doha by securing two additional gold medals, raising the Sultanate of Oman’s total t...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Aalia al Mughairi on the podium with the winners of the other positions.</media:title>
            <media:text>Aalia al Mughairi on the podium with the winners of the other positions.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:10:23 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman weightlifters conclude participation at Asian Championship in India]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: Oman national weightlifting team concluded their participation at the Asian Weightlifting Championship in Gandhinagar, India, following competitive performances by the Sult...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Elyas al Busaidy in action.</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:06:18 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman Youth Handball Team in Group A of Asian tournament]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Oman’s national youth indoor handball team has been drawn into Group A of the 19th Asian Men’s Youth Handball Championship, set to take place in Chuzhou, China, from July 15 to 26,...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Oman Youth Handball Team . — Ammar al Musafir</media:title>
            <media:text>Oman Youth Handball Team . — Ammar al Musafir</media:text>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:04:34 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Level 2 Coaching Course concludes in Oman]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: The Oman Hockey Association (OHA) concluded the FIH-AHF Level 2 Coaching Course on Sunday, following five days of intensive theoretical and practical sessions aimed at stre...]]></description>
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            <media:title>A group photo of the participants at the conclusion of the coaching course.</media:title>
            <media:text>A group photo of the participants at the conclusion of the coaching course.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:02:28 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[20 coaches attend Oman Karate Committee’s coaches qualification course]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Around 20 coaches representing clubs, academies and karate centres from various governorates took part in the Oman Karate Committee’s Coaches Qualification Course on May 15 and 16...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Karate sessions during the course.</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:00:21 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Sundowns beat FAR Rabat 1-0 in African CL first leg]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[A thunderbolt free-kick from Aubrey Modiba gave South African club Mameloldi Sundowns a 1-0 win over Moroccan visitors FAR Rabat on Sunday in the CAF Champions League final first l...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Brayan Leon Muniz reacts after attempting to score a goal during the CAF Champions League final first leg football match between Mamelodi Sundowns and AS FAR. — AFP</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 15:57:01 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Iran&#039;s World Cup football team leaves for Turkiye]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Tehran: Iran's national football team was headed to Turkiye on Monday to play a final friendly match and apply for visas to fly to the United States for the 2026 World Cup, Iranian...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 09:29:09 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[OBA centres complete technical tests, workshop]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: The Oman Basketball Association (OBA) concluded the technical and skills assessment gathering for players of the Basketball Athletes Development Centres at the Sultan Qaboo...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Coaches follow the practical session held alongside the players’ technical and physical assessments. — Ammar al Musafir</media:title>
            <media:text>Coaches follow the practical session held alongside the players’ technical and physical assessments. — Ammar al Musafir</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 15:57:31 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman adds GCC medals despite volleyball loss to Bahrain]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: Oman’s national teams continued their impressive run at the 4th GCC Games, currently taking place in Doha, Qatar, by adding more medals to the Sultanate of Oman’s tally, wh...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Salim al Naabi and Al Anoud al Khalili during their participation in the Venice final.</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 15:57:27 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman Rugby seminar attracts strong turnout]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: The Training Development Committee at Oman Rugby successfully concluded the “Coaching Fundamentals & Pathway Seminar,” held on Friday at Golden Tulip Muscat, with strong pa...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Full-day seminar brought together professionals and sports enthusiasts from different disciplines.</media:title>
            <media:text>Full-day seminar brought together professionals and sports enthusiasts from different disciplines.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 15:57:14 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Semenyo magic hands Man City 1-0 FA Cup win over Chelsea]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[LONDON; ​Manchester City's Antoine Semenyo produced a ​moment of magic to win the FA Cup on Saturday, a 1-0 victory over Chelsea completing an English cup double for Pep Guardiola'...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Manchester City players celebrate with the FA Cup trophy. — Reuters</media:title>
            <media:text>Manchester City players celebrate with the FA Cup trophy. — Reuters</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 15:57:04 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[USM beat Zamalek on penalties to win CAF Confederation Cup]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Johannesburg: Algerian club USM Alger beat Egyptian hosts Zamalek 8-7 on penalties in Cairo on Saturday to win the CAF Confederation Cup for a second time.Zamalek won the second le...]]></description>
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            <media:title>USM Alger players celebrate winning the CAF Confederation Cup.</media:title>
            <media:text>USM Alger players celebrate winning the CAF Confederation Cup.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 15:37:22 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Ronaldo suffers more agony as Al Nassr lose 1-0 in AFC final]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo suffered heartache for the second time in a week when his Saudi club Al Nassr were stunned at home 1-0 by Japan's Gamba Osaka in the AFC Champions League Two fina...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Gamba Osaka players celebrate with the trophy after their victory over Al-Nassr of Saudi Arabia in the AFC final.</media:title>
            <media:text>Gamba Osaka players celebrate with the trophy after their victory over Al-Nassr of Saudi Arabia in the AFC final.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 15:36:08 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Tennis Svitolina fights off Gauff to win third Italian Open title]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189778/sports/tennis/tennis-svitolina-fights-off-gauff-to-win-third-italian-open-title]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Ukraine's Elina Svitolina signalled her French Open ​ambitions by battling past world number four ​Coco Gauff 6-4 6-7(3) 6-2 in the Italian Open final on Saturday to lift her first...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Ukraine&#039;s Elina Svitolina celebrates with the trophy after winning the women&#039;s final match against Coco Gauff. — Reuters</media:title>
            <media:text>Ukraine&#039;s Elina Svitolina celebrates with the trophy after winning the women&#039;s final match against Coco Gauff. — Reuters</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 15:35:00 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[North Korean women footballers land in the South]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189759/sports/football/north-korean-women-footballers-land-in-the-south]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Incheon: Kang Jin-kyu A North Korean women's football team landed in South Korea on Sunday, marking the first visit by a sports team from the isolated country to its southern neigh...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 08:48:59 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman move to fourth with 20 medals at GCC Games]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189749/sports/other-sports/oman-move-to-fourth-with-20-medals-at-gcc-games]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: Oman’s national teams continued their fine showing at the fourth GCC Sports Games in Doha, doubling their medal haul and moving to fourth place in the overall standings wit...]]></description>
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            <media:title>The 4x100m relay team being crowned with the gold medal.</media:title>
            <media:text>The 4x100m relay team being crowned with the gold medal.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 18:03:40 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Seeb overpower Al Bashayer, Sohar edge Al Amerat]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189748/sports/other-sports/seeb-overpower-al-bashayer-sohar-edge-al-amerat]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: Seeb Club kept up the pressure at the top of the Athletes Preparation Centres Basketball League for the 2025-26 season after a commanding 73-34 victory over Al Bashayer Clu...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Action from the latest round of the Athletes Preparation Centres Basketball League in Bausher. — Ammar al Musafir</media:title>
            <media:text>Action from the latest round of the Athletes Preparation Centres Basketball League in Bausher. — Ammar al Musafir</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 18:00:06 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Behind the Microphone:Making of a successful sports commentator]]></title>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 17:57:18 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Al Attiyah storms to 18th Jordan win, Abdullah second]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189746/sports/motor-sports/al-attiyah-storms-to-18th-jordan-win-abdullah-second]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[DEAD SEA, Jordan: Nasser Saleh al Attiyah and Candido Carrera cruised to a comfortable victory as Oman's Abdullah al Rawahi finished runners-up in the Jordan Rally on Saturday.The...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Qatar&#039;s Nasser Saleh al Attiyah won all the 12 stages in Jordan.</media:title>
            <media:text>Qatar&#039;s Nasser Saleh al Attiyah won all the 12 stages in Jordan.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 17:51:54 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Leotlela wins maiden Diamond League 100m]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[SHAOXING, ​China: South Africa's Gift Leotlela edged Ferdinand Omanyala and Kenny Bednarek to win the Shanghai Diamond League 100 metres on Saturday, as Mondo Duplantis fell short...]]></description>
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            <media:title>South Africa&#039;s Gift Leotlela (R) wins the men&#039;s 100m event during the Shanghai/Keqiao Diamond League athletics meeting in Keqiao, Shaoxing in China&#039;s eastern Zhejiang province on May 16, 2026. (Photo by Hector RETAMAL / AFP)
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 17:48:31 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Sinner completes Medvedev win and passage into Italian Open final]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ROME: Jannik Sinner will face Casper Ruud in the men's final of the Italian Open after finishing off Daniil Medvedev in Saturday's closing chapter of an enthralling last-four clash...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Italy&#039;s Jannik Sinner celebrates after winning the semifinal against Russia&#039;s Daniil Medvedev at the ATP Rome Open tennis tournament at Foro Italico in Rome on May 16, 2026.  (Photo by Andreas SOLARO / AFP)
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            <media:text>Italy&#039;s Jannik Sinner celebrates after winning the semifinal against Russia&#039;s Daniil Medvedev at the ATP Rome Open tennis tournament at Foro Italico in Rome on May 16, 2026.  (Photo by Andreas SOLARO / AFP)
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 17:46:53 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Dhofar upset Al Shabab, Seeb cruise past Al Nahda]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189697/sports/football/dhofar-upset-al-shabab-seeb-cruise-past-al-nahda]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: Round 24 of the Jindal League produced another decisive set of results, with Dhofar boosting their position through a 2-0 win over Al Shabab, champions Seeb delivering a co...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Dhofar boosted their survival hopes with a 2-0 win over Al Shabab.</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:36:56 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman U20 fall to Egypt in opening friendly]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: Oman’s national youth football team began their overseas camp in Egypt with a useful competitive test, despite suffering a 2-1 defeat against Egypt U20 in their first inter...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Oman U20 players during a training session at their recent internal camp in Muscat.</media:title>
            <media:text>Oman U20 players during a training session at their recent internal camp in Muscat.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:29:14 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman double medal tally to 14 at GCC Games]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: Oman athletics team impressed with three gold and a silver as the Sultanate of Oman doubled their tally to 14 medals on Day 4 of the GCC Games in Doha, Qatar.After four day...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Oman made a one-two finish in the men&#039;s 100 metres with Ali al Balushi and Mulham al Balushi taking the gold and silver respectively.</media:title>
            <media:text>Oman made a one-two finish in the men&#039;s 100 metres with Ali al Balushi and Mulham al Balushi taking the gold and silver respectively.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:23:11 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Nasser al Jabri attends Badminton Asia Coach Xceleration Programme]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: Oman badminton coach Nasser bin Sulaiman al Jabri, is currently taking part in the prestigious Badminton Asia (BA) Coach Xceleration Programme, which is underway in Malaysi...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Oman coach Nasser al Jabri along with the selected Asian coaches at the Badminton Asia Coach Xceleration Programme in Malaysia.</media:title>
            <media:text>Oman coach Nasser al Jabri along with the selected Asian coaches at the Badminton Asia Coach Xceleration Programme in Malaysia.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:17:26 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Al Attiyah dominates special stages, Al Rawahi second]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[DEAD SEA, Jordan: Qatar’s Nasser Saleh al Attiyah and his Spanish co-driver Candido Carrera won all six demanding special stages to move into a commanding lead after the first leg...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Qatar&#039;s Nasser Saleh al Attiyah dominated the six special stages.</media:title>
            <media:text>Qatar&#039;s Nasser Saleh al Attiyah dominated the six special stages.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:15:07 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[De Ligt to miss World Cup after back surgery]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MANCHESTER: Matthijs de Ligt will miss the Netherlands' World Cup campaign after undergoing back surgery to address an injury that has kept him out since November.The Manchester Un...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Matthijs de Ligt</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:10:39 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Cavs top Pistons in overtime for 3-2 series lead]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES: The Cleveland Cavaliers held off the Detroit Pistons 117-113 in overtime on Wednesday to move within one win of advancing in the NBA playoffs.The Cavs, fuelled by 30 p...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Detroit Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins (24) dribbles defended by Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) in the second half during game five of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. — Imagn Images</media:title>
            <media:text>Detroit Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins (24) dribbles defended by Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) in the second half during game five of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. — Imagn Images</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:05:57 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Fifth straight IPL loss for Punjab as Varma slams 75 for Mumbai]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189690/sports/cricket/fifth-straight-ipl-loss-for-punjab-as-varma-slams-75-for-mumbai]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[DHARAMSALA, India: Jasprit Bumrah made a winning start to his Mumbai Indians captaincy stint on Thursday, as Tilak Varma hit 75 not out off 33 balls helped beat Punjab Kings by six...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Mumbai Indians&#039; Tilak Varma plays a shot against Punjab Kings in Dharamshala. — Reuters</media:title>
            <media:text>Mumbai Indians&#039; Tilak Varma plays a shot against Punjab Kings in Dharamshala. — Reuters</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:02:55 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Fida, Esraa clinch gold as Oman raise tally to seven in Doha]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189670/sports/other-sports/fida-esraa-clinch-gold-as-oman-raise-tally-to-seven-in-doha]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat, May 14Athletes Fida bint Fouad al Barwani and Esraa bint Saif al Siyabi delivered Oman’s first two gold medals during the second day of competition at the fourth GCC Games,...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:26:51 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Black Falcons lead pistol contest in Oman Shooting Club Shield]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT, May 14The Oman Shooting Club Shield Championship continued at Active Oman Centre with strong participation and high competitive intensity, as Action Point organised the eve...]]></description>
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            <media:title>A shooter focuses on the target during the Action Point-organised Oman Shooting Club Shield Championship.</media:title>
            <media:text>A shooter focuses on the target during the Action Point-organised Oman Shooting Club Shield Championship.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:20:04 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Omani karate referees attend Karate 1-Youth League Manila 2026]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189668/sports/other-sports/omani-karate-referees-attend-karate-1-youth-league-manila-2026]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT, MAY 14The Sultanate of Oman is participating in the Karate 1-Youth League Championship, hosted in Manila, Philippines, from May 14 to 17, under the supervision of the World...]]></description>
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            <media:title>International Referees Yousef bin Musallam al Siyabi, Ali Riza Neyrouzi and Hisham Bani Toroof are representing Oman in the event.</media:title>
            <media:text>International Referees Yousef bin Musallam al Siyabi, Ali Riza Neyrouzi and Hisham Bani Toroof are representing Oman in the event.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:18:35 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Karate Referees &amp; Judges training course concludes in Salalah]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat, May 14The 2026 Karate Referees and Judges Training Course concluded successfully after being held over two days under the supervision of international expert Shihan bin Ahm...]]></description>
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            <media:title>The course witnessed the participation of several karate players and coaches interested in the field of refereeing.</media:title>
            <media:text>The course witnessed the participation of several karate players and coaches interested in the field of refereeing.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:16:47 +0400</pubDate>
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