Thu, 21 May 2026 10:52:03 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189745/sports/athletics/leotlela-wins-maiden-diamond-league-100m South Africa's Gift Leotlela (R) wins the men's 100m event during the Shanghai/Keqiao Diamond League athletics meeting in Keqiao, Shaoxing in China's eastern Zhejiang province on May 16, 2026. (Photo by Hector RETAMAL / AFP) South Africa's Gift Leotlela (R) wins the men's 100m event during the Shanghai/Keqiao Diamond League athletics meeting in Keqiao, Shaoxing in China's eastern Zhejiang province on May 16, 2026. (Photo by Hector RETAMAL / AFP) Sat, 16 May 2026 17:48:31 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189695/sports/athletics/oman-double-medal-tally-to-14-at-gcc-games Oman made a one-two finish in the men's 100 metres with Ali al Balushi and Mulham al Balushi taking the gold and silver respectively. Oman made a one-two finish in the men's 100 metres with Ali al Balushi and Mulham al Balushi taking the gold and silver respectively. Fri, 15 May 2026 17:23:11 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188502/sports/athletics/india-to-bid-for-2038-asian-games-in-ahmedabad Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:07:19 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188406/sports/athletics/oman-para-athletics-team-set-for-rabat-2026-world-para-athletics-gp Oman will be represented by a squad of nine athletes. Oman will be represented by a squad of nine athletes. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:43:16 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188334/sports/athletics/oman-to-take-part-in-6th-asian-beach-games-opening-today The technical meeting for the beach handball competition was held on Tuesday. The technical meeting for the beach handball competition was held on Tuesday. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:16:25 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1186922/sports/athletics/oman-athletics-association-reviews-2032-road-map OAA Chairman addresses club representatives during the federation’s general assembly meeting. — Faisal al Balushi OAA Chairman addresses club representatives during the federation’s general assembly meeting. — Faisal al Balushi Sun, 29 Mar 2026 15:57:45 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1186577/sports/athletics/hodgkinson-headlines-britains-super-sunday-at-world-indoors Britain's Keely Hodgkinson celebrates after winning the women's final 800 metres event during the World Athletics Indoor Championships Kujawy Pomorze 2026 in Torun, Poland. — AFP Britain's Keely Hodgkinson celebrates after winning the women's final 800 metres event during the World Athletics Indoor Championships Kujawy Pomorze 2026 in Torun, Poland. — AFP Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:55:00 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1186534/sports/athletics/ali-wraps-up-world-indoor-athletics-campaign-in-semis Ali al Balushi in action during the 60 m sprint. Ali al Balushi in action during the 60 m sprint. Sun, 22 Mar 2026 16:38:18 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1186533/sports/athletics/duplantis-masterclass Athletics - World Indoor Championships - Kujawsko-Pomorska Arena, Torun, Poland - March 21, 2026 Sweden's Armand Duplantis in action during the men's pole vault final REUTERS/Aleksandra Szmigiel Athletics - World Indoor Championships - Kujawsko-Pomorska Arena, Torun, Poland - March 21, 2026 Sweden's Armand Duplantis in action during the men's pole vault final REUTERS/Aleksandra Szmigiel Sun, 22 Mar 2026 16:31:10 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1186314/sports/athletics/ali-al-balushi-eye-strong-show-at-world-indoors-in-poland Ali al Balushi in action during a race. Ali al Balushi in action during a race. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:22:37 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185361/sports/athletics/oman-athletes-gear-up-for-west-asian-tourney-in-bahrain As part of the selection process, a local Athletics Championship will be staged on March 13 and 14 during Ramadhan. As part of the selection process, a local Athletics Championship will be staged on March 13 and 14 during Ramadhan. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:42:48 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1184678/sports/athletics/oman-taekwondo-committee-honours-players-for-arab-cup-achievement The Oman Taekwondo Committee honoured 16 male and female players who won medals at the 2026 Arab Taekwondo Cup in the UAE The Oman Taekwondo Committee honoured 16 male and female players who won medals at the 2026 Arab Taekwondo Cup in the UAE Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:11:57 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1184232/sports/athletics/oman-to-host-first-middle-east-ironman-703-championship-in-muscat Wed, 11 Feb 2026 07:13:08 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1184163/sports/athletics/omans-ali-all-set-for-world-athletics-indoor-championships-in-poland Ali al Balushi claimed a gold-medal finish at the Madrid Indoor Meeting in Spain. Ali al Balushi claimed a gold-medal finish at the Madrid Indoor Meeting in Spain. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:28:33 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1183971/sports/athletics/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. 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. Riad98999r@gmail.com (Riyadh Al Balushi) Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:28:17 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1183968/sports/athletics/part-of-the-movement-2-takes-place-in-muscat-on-feb-13 'Part of the Movement 2' takes place in Muscat on Feb 13 'Part of the Movement 2' takes place in Muscat on Feb 13 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:22:04 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1183965/sports/athletics/sensational-schmid-takes-muscat-classic-crown The pack rides during the 2026 edition of the Muscat Classic cycling race, in Muscat The pack rides during the 2026 edition of the Muscat Classic cycling race, in Muscat Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:01:49 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1183906/sports/athletics/iraq-saudi-and-uae-shine-in-early-medals-at-west-asia-para-games Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:55:49 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1183903/sports/athletics/isbs-ilaan-shafeek-wins-indian-national-school-chess-title Ilaan Shafeek with the trophy Ilaan Shafeek with the trophy Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:47:08 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1183643/sports/athletics/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 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 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 07:37:16 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1183370/sports/athletics/omans-ali-al-balushi-strikes-gold-at-paris-indoor-athletics Ali al Balushi delivered a commanding performance in the 60 metres final. Ali al Balushi delivered a commanding performance in the 60 metres final. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:14:08 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1183273/sports/athletics/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 Trojena, an area in Saudi Arabia's planned mega-city of Neom, was chosen to host the 2029 Asian Winter Games. AFP Sun, 25 Jan 2026 09:06:24 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1182519/sports/athletics/oman-desert-marathon-showcases-world-class-competition From the opening day's competitions: 165 km From the opening day's competitions: 165 km Sun, 11 Jan 2026 06:31:45 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1178839/sports/athletics/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 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 Tue, 28 Oct 2025 16:51:26 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1176829/sports/athletics/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. (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. Sat, 20 Sep 2025 17:07:58 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1176791/sports/athletics/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) (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) Fri, 19 Sep 2025 17:58:43 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1176766/sports/athletics/levrone-steals-the-show-in-tokyo-botswana-take-mens-one-lap-gold Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone of the US celebrates winning the gold medal. — Reuters Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone of the US celebrates winning the gold medal. — Reuters Thu, 18 Sep 2025 17:28:37 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1176718/sports/athletics/nader-pulls-off-shock-in-1500-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) 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) Wed, 17 Sep 2025 17:48:05 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1176647/sports/athletics/kipyegon-sparkles-with-fourth-world-title Kipyegon sparkles with fourth world title Kipyegon sparkles with fourth world title Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:40:36 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1176594/sports/athletics/first-ever-tanzanian-gold-as-simbu-dips-past-petros TOPSHOT - Germany's athlete Amanal Petros (R) falls as he crosses the finish line behind Tanzania's athlete Alphonce Felix Simbu (L) in the men's marathon final during the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on September 15, 2025. (Photo by Antonin THUILLIER / AFP) TOPSHOT - Germany's athlete Amanal Petros (R) falls as he crosses the finish line behind Tanzania's athlete Alphonce Felix Simbu (L) in the men's marathon final during the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on September 15, 2025. (Photo by Antonin THUILLIER / AFP) Mon, 15 Sep 2025 17:09:01 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1176547/sports/athletics/al-balushi-ends-world-athletics-campaign Oman’s sprinter Ali al Balushi Oman’s sprinter Ali al Balushi Sun, 14 Sep 2025 20:45:48 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1176544/sports/athletics/gressier-shocks-field-to-win-world-10000m-gold France's Jimmy Gressier celebrates with a France flag after winning the final. — Reuters France's Jimmy Gressier celebrates with a France flag after winning the final. — Reuters Sun, 14 Sep 2025 20:40:17 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1175484/sports/athletics/hamed-al-harthi-returns-to-the-himalayas-for-an-ultra-marathon Sun, 24 Aug 2025 07:18:39 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1175385/sports/athletics/seville-storms-past-lyles-for-lausanne-100m-win (From L) US' Noah Lyles, South Africa's Akani Simbine and Jamaica's Oblique Seville compete in the men's 100m event of the IAAF Diamond League athletics meeting "Athletissima" at Stade Olympique de la Pontaise in Lausanne. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP) (From L) US' Noah Lyles, South Africa's Akani Simbine and Jamaica's Oblique Seville compete in the men's 100m event of the IAAF Diamond League athletics meeting "Athletissima" at Stade Olympique de la Pontaise in Lausanne. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP) Thu, 21 Aug 2025 16:28:43 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1175251/sports/athletics/thompson-out-of-sprint-showdown-with-lyles-in-lausanne Jamaica's Kishane Thompson celebrates after setting a new Meeting Record to win the men's 100m Final at Diamond League in Silesia at Silesian Stadium, Chorzow, Poland. — Reuters Jamaica's Kishane Thompson celebrates after setting a new Meeting Record to win the men's 100m Final at Diamond League in Silesia at Silesian Stadium, Chorzow, Poland. — Reuters Mon, 18 Aug 2025 16:49:35 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1174726/sports/athletics/kipyegon-says-a-woman-will-run-a-sub-four-minute-mile Faith Kipyegon Faith Kipyegon Fri, 08 Aug 2025 16:29:32 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1174485/sports/athletics/mclaughlin-levrone-wins-400m-to-seal-world-championship-berth McLaughlin-Levrone after win McLaughlin-Levrone after win Sun, 03 Aug 2025 18:01:46 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1174078/sports/athletics/oman-athletes-shine-at-fisu-games Sprinter Mohammed al Suleimani (C) during Men’s 800 event Sprinter Mohammed al Suleimani (C) during Men’s 800 event Sat, 26 Jul 2025 18:41:32 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1169744/sports/athletics/oman-athletes-gear-up-for-arab-athletics-in-algeria Ali bin Anwar al Balushi during the Paris Olympics 2024. Ali bin Anwar al Balushi during the Paris Olympics 2024. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 17:38:50 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1169034/sports/athletics/oman-broadband-governorates-marathon-held-at-barcelo-mussanah liridol@gmail.com (Liju Cherian) Mon, 14 Apr 2025 15:21:41 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1167986/sports/athletics/britains-azu-storms-to-world-indoor-60m-gold Britain's Jeremiah Azu celebrates after winning the Men's 60m Final. Britain's Jeremiah Azu celebrates after winning the Men's 60m Final. Fri, 21 Mar 2025 17:45:09 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1167942/sports/athletics/kirsty-coventry-elected-first-woman-president-of-ioc Kirsty Coventry looks on as she is elected the new president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki Kirsty Coventry looks on as she is elected the new president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki Thu, 20 Mar 2025 18:28:51 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1167639/sports/athletics/al-mashaykhi-wins-gold-silver-at-grand-prix-in-india Mohammed al Mashaykhi clinched the gold medal in the club throw event. Mohammed al Mashaykhi clinched the gold medal in the club throw event. Fri, 14 Mar 2025 19:07:21 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1167638/sports/athletics/oman-special-olympic-athletes-shine-in-world-winter-games Fri, 14 Mar 2025 19:05:49 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1166663/sports/athletics/over-13000-runners-take-part-in-muscat-marathon Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:21:22 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1165301/sports/athletics/kyrgyzstan-syria-qualify-for-atf-asian-finals-2025 Syria came second overall to qualify for the ATF Asian Finals 2025. — Abdulwahid al Hamadani Syria came second overall to qualify for the ATF Asian Finals 2025. — Abdulwahid al Hamadani Fri, 24 Jan 2025 18:02:15 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1165275/sports/athletics/mohammed-savours-special-win-as-odm-concludes-10th-edition Saleh al Saidi Saleh al Saidi Thu, 23 Jan 2025 16:57:23 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1165026/sports/athletics/oman-desert-marathons-10th-edition-flagged-off ODM 2025 opening. Pics by ONA ODM 2025 opening. Pics by ONA Sat, 18 Jan 2025 19:35:52 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1164892/sports/athletics/al-qudra-emerge-champs-in-10th-shotokan-open Wed, 15 Jan 2025 20:00:16 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1164890/sports/athletics/iss-sports-teacher-ishwar-excels-in-india-athletics Ishwar Deshmukh, Senior Physical Education Teacher working at Indian School Salalah Ishwar Deshmukh, Senior Physical Education Teacher working at Indian School Salalah Wed, 15 Jan 2025 19:58:03 +0400