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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: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[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[Al Safeer top Oman Shooting Club Shield rifle contest]]></title>
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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 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>
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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>
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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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                        <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:00:21 +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>
            <media:text>Salim al Naabi and Al Anoud al Khalili during their participation in the Venice final.</media:text>
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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[Oman move to fourth with 20 medals at GCC Games]]></title>
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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>
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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>
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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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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: Sports commentary is one of the most influential elements in modern sport, serving as the voice that connects millions of fans to the excitement, drama and emotion of compe...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 17:57:18 +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[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>
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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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        <title><![CDATA[Oman start with 2 bronze medals in taekwondo]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189601/sports/other-sports/oman-start-with-2-bronze-medals-in-taekwondo]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat, May 13Oman began their campaign at the fourth GCC Games Doha 2026 with two bronze medals in taekwondo, as the national teams opened their participation in the multi-sport e...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Oman’s delegation was received by Sayyid Ammar bin Abdullah al Busaidy, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the State of Qatar.</media:title>
            <media:text>Oman’s delegation was received by Sayyid Ammar bin Abdullah al Busaidy, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the State of Qatar.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:56:05 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[All-Omani cricket squad eyes historic Asian Games berth]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189599/sports/other-sports/all-omani-cricket-squad-eyes-historic-asian-games-berth]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: A new chapter in the country’s cricket journey begins next month as an all-Omani squad competes in the Asian Games Men’s Qualifier in Singapore under the captaincy of Sufya...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Omani National Team for the Asian Games Qualifiers 2026</media:title>
            <media:text>Omani National Team for the Asian Games Qualifiers 2026</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:53:23 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman begins campaign at fourth GCC Games in Doha]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189545/sports/other-sports/oman-begins-campaign-at-fourth-gcc-games-in-doha]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[The Sultanate of Oman has officially launched its participation in the fourth GCC Games, hosted by Qatar from May 11 to 22, with more than 1,074 athletes from Gulf nations competin...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Oman&#039;s Nibras bin Mohammed al Touqi holds the national flag along with Shams al Dhuha bint Khalil al Khinji during the march past at the opening ceremony.</media:title>
            <media:text>Oman&#039;s Nibras bin Mohammed al Touqi holds the national flag along with Shams al Dhuha bint Khalil al Khinji during the march past at the opening ceremony.</media:text>
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                        <author>Riad98999r@gmail.com (Riyadh Al Balushi) </author>
                <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 17:04:17 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman fencers eye medals at GCC Games in Doha]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189543/sports/other-sports/oman-fencers-eye-medals-at-gcc-games-in-doha]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman will be represented by nine fencers at the GCC Games Doha 2026 which is underway until May 22 in Doha. The national fencing team is aiming to deliver...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Oman&#039;s fencer during a competition.</media:title>
            <media:text>Oman&#039;s fencer during a competition.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 17:03:59 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Karate coaches qualification course on May 15, 16]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189542/sports/other-sports/karate-coaches-qualification-course-on-may-15-16]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: The Oman Karate Committee (OKC) will organise a Coaches Qualification Course on May 15 and 16, 2026 at the sports hall of Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Bausher, with the...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 17:03:55 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Sports event management programme opens in Muscat]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189541/sports/other-sports/sports-event-management-programme-opens-in-muscat]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth (MoCSY), represented by the Leadership Development Centre, launched a three-day training programme titled 'Management and Organisa...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Representatives of sports clubs, committees and associations take part in the three-day training course.</media:title>
            <media:text>Representatives of sports clubs, committees and associations take part in the three-day training course.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 16:30:43 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Nizwa strengthen grip on Basketball Centres League lead]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189458/sports/other-sports/nizwa-strengthen-grip-on-basketball-centres-league-lead]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: Nizwa Club held on to top place in the Athletes Preparation Centres Basketball League for the 2025-2026 season after recording a deserved 53-42 win over Al Bashayer Club, w...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Action from the latest round of the Athletes Preparation Centres Basketball League. — Amar al Musafir</media:title>
            <media:text>Action from the latest round of the Athletes Preparation Centres Basketball League. — Amar al Musafir</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 16:09:25 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Al Balushi from Barka sands to Oman beach soccer team]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189457/sports/other-sports/al-balushi-from-barka-sands-to-oman-beach-soccer-team]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Oman national beach soccer player Sami al Balushi has described passion, determination and persistence as the key elements behind his rise from playing casually on the beaches of B...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Getting fair play award in AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2023.</media:title>
            <media:text>Getting fair play award in AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2023.</media:text>
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                        <author>Riad98999r@gmail.com (Riyadh Al Balushi) </author>
                <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 16:07:06 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman weightlifters ready for Asian meet]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189456/sports/other-sports/oman-weightlifters-ready-for-asian-meet]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: Oman national weightlifting team are taking part in the Asian Weightlifting Championship which is currently underway in Gandhinagar, Gurat in India and will conclude on May...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Oman weightlifting team during the west Asian event.</media:title>
            <media:text>Oman weightlifting team during the west Asian event.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 16:04:08 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman U-18’s Asian run ends in last 16]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189393/sports/other-sports/oman-u-18s-asian-run-ends-in-last-16]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: Oman’s national U-18 beach volleyball team continued its campaign in the Asian U-18 Beach Volleyball Championship currently taking place in Uzbekistan, recording mixed resu...]]></description>
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            <media:title>The Omani duo battles at the net during Asian U-18 beach volleyball action.</media:title>
            <media:text>The Omani duo battles at the net during Asian U-18 beach volleyball action.</media:text>
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                        <author>Riad98999r@gmail.com (Riyadh Al Balushi) </author>
                <pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 16:10:40 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman joins official opening of 4th GCC Games in Doha today]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189392/sports/other-sports/oman-joins-official-opening-of-4th-gcc-games-in-doha-today]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: Oman will take part in the official opening ceremony of the 4th GCC Games Doha, as Qatar hosts the regional multi-sport event from May 11 to 22 under the slogan “One Gulf,...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Ali al Balushi during his participation in the third GCC, Kuwait.</media:title>
            <media:text>Ali al Balushi during his participation in the third GCC, Kuwait.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 16:08:51 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Balasubramannian clinches treble at Oman Open championship]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189391/sports/other-sports/balasubramannian-clinches-treble-at-oman-open-championship]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: The Oman Open Badminton Championship 2026 concluded on Saturday at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Bausher, with India’s Balasubramannian N G emerging as the standout p...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Winners of the Oman Open Badminton Championship 2026 celebrate with officials after the tournament concluded on Saturday.</media:title>
            <media:text>Winners of the Oman Open Badminton Championship 2026 celebrate with officials after the tournament concluded on Saturday.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 16:05:48 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman Sail’s 49er team prepares for world championships]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189390/sports/other-sports/oman-sails-49er-team-prepares-for-world-championships]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: Oman Sail’s High Performance 49er team of Ahmed al Hasani and Waleed al Kindi will join the world’s top sailors at this year’s 2026 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 World Champion...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Ahmed and Waleed competing in Vilamoura Championship.</media:title>
            <media:text>Ahmed and Waleed competing in Vilamoura Championship.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 16:05:24 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Al Qudra Club claim Land of Peace Open karate crown]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189336/sports/other-sports/al-qudra-club-claim-land-of-peace-open-karate-crown]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT, MAY 8 Al Qudra Club emerged as the overall champions at the third Land of Peace Open Karate Championship, which concluded at the sports hall of Ahli Sidab Club in Muscat Go...]]></description>
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            <media:title>The winners in various sections celebrate with officials and guests.</media:title>
            <media:text>The winners in various sections celebrate with officials and guests.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 16:50:10 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[ISC-Rockers emerge ISC Oman AnnualTT champions]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189335/sports/other-sports/isc-rockers-emerge-isc-oman-annualtt-champions]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: The Annual Table Tennis Team Championship organised by the Indian Social Club (ISC) Oman witnessed enthusiastic participation from members, bringing together players and su...]]></description>
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            <media:title>ISC-Rockers clinch ISC Oman TT championship title.</media:title>
            <media:text>ISC-Rockers clinch ISC Oman TT championship title.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 16:47:59 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[A lifetime dedicated to refereeing]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189334/sports/other-sports/a-lifetime-dedicated-to-refereeing]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT, MAY 9For more than five decades, veteran Omani referee Salim Ali Rajab has remained one of the respected names in the country’s refereeing history, dedicating his life to f...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Salim Ali Rajab during an umpiring course.</media:title>
            <media:text>Salim Ali Rajab during an umpiring course.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 16:45:54 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman Rugby youth centres show strong progress]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189332/sports/other-sports/oman-rugby-youth-centres-show-strong-progress]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT, MAY 9 Oman Rugby’s youth development programme continued to gather momentum as 57 young players took part in the third edition of the Youth Centres Event organised by Oman...]]></description>
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            <media:title>During the third edition of the Oman Rugby Youth Centres Event. </media:title>
            <media:text>During the third edition of the Oman Rugby Youth Centres Event. </media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 16:39:37 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Top seeds shine as Oman Open badminton begins]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189295/sports/other-sports/top-seeds-shine-as-oman-open-badminton-begins]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat, May 8The 2026 Oman Open Badminton Championship got off to an exciting start on Thursday at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Bausher, with a packed opening day featuring...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Players in action during the opening day of the Oman Open Badminton Championship 2026 at Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Bausher on Thursday. — Hussein al Muqbali</media:title>
            <media:text>Players in action during the opening day of the Oman Open Badminton Championship 2026 at Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Bausher on Thursday. — Hussein al Muqbali</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 18:13:59 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Said al Amri becomes first Omani to earn FIFAe referee certification]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189293/sports/other-sports/said-al-amri-becomes-first-omani-to-earn-fifae-referee-certification]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT, MAY 8Oman’s Said al Amri achieved a historic milestone after successfully completing the FIFAe Referee Certification Programme to become the first Omani officially certifie...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 18:09:55 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Al Dhahirah concludes third School Skate Ball Championship]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189290/sports/other-sports/al-dhahirah-concludes-third-school-skate-ball-championship]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT, MAY 8Al Dhahirah Governorate celebrated the conclusion of the third School Skate Ball Championship, organised by the Ibri Team, representing the Oman Skating Sports Committ...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Talae Al Ilm School claimed first place in the Cycle One boys’ competition.</media:title>
            <media:text>Talae Al Ilm School claimed first place in the Cycle One boys’ competition.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 18:04:32 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Development centres boost Oman’s badminton talent base]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: The Athletes Development Centres Badminton Championship concluded at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Bausher after two days of competitive action that brought together...]]></description>
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            <media:title>The Athletes Development Centres Badminton Championship brought together 39 boys and girls from different training centres. —  Abdulwahid al Hamadani</media:title>
            <media:text>The Athletes Development Centres Badminton Championship brought together 39 boys and girls from different training centres. —  Abdulwahid al Hamadani</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:14:27 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman U18 beach volley team opens with loss against Thailand]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Oman’s national Under-18 beach volleyball team began its campaign in the Asian Under-18 Beach Volleyball Championship, currently taking place in Uzbekistan from May 6 to 10, with a...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Thailand beat Oman 2-0 in their opening Group D match held on Thursday.</media:title>
            <media:text>Thailand beat Oman 2-0 in their opening Group D match held on Thursday.</media:text>
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                        <author>Riad98999r@gmail.com (Riyadh Al Balushi) </author>
                <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:11:22 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Tunisian duo appointed to strengthen basketball talent centres]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: The Oman Basketball Association (OBA) has moved to strengthen the technical and physical development structure of its athlete preparation centres by appointing Tunisian coa...]]></description>
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            <media:title>The OBA appointed Tunisians Iskander al Nabuli as general technical supervisor and Mohammed Amin al Zalfani as physical preparation supervisor for its athlete preparation centres. — Ammar al Musafir</media:title>
            <media:text>The OBA appointed Tunisians Iskander al Nabuli as general technical supervisor and Mohammed Amin al Zalfani as physical preparation supervisor for its athlete preparation centres. — Ammar al Musafir</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 18:10:24 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[OSSA maps out future plans, development initiatives]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The Oman School Sports Association (OSSA) discussed its future strategy and development programmes during a Board of Directors meeting held at the Ministry of Education headquarter...]]></description>
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            <media:title>The Oman School Sports Association (OSSA) discussed its future strategy and development programmes.</media:title>
            <media:text>The Oman School Sports Association (OSSA) discussed its future strategy and development programmes.</media:text>
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                        <author>Riad98999r@gmail.com (Riyadh Al Balushi) </author>
                <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 18:06:58 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman U21 handball team gears up for Asian tourney]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Oman’s national youth handball team continues its intensive preparations at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Bausher as it gears up for the 19th Asian Men’s Youth Handball Champ...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Oman’s youth team continues its daily training sessions under national coach Yahya al Maashari.</media:title>
            <media:text>Oman’s youth team continues its daily training sessions under national coach Yahya al Maashari.</media:text>
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                        <author>Riad98999r@gmail.com (Riyadh Al Balushi) </author>
                <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:59:25 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman Esports body promotes gaming careers at school forum]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Oman Esports and Gaming Committee took part in the opening of the Iwan Oman Forum at Um Burda Al Ansariya School on Tuesday, as part of its wider efforts to raise aware...]]></description>
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            <media:title>The committee’s participation featured an awareness session titled &#039;Esports… the Sport of the Future&#039;, presented by Asma al Yahyai, member of the Oman Esports and Gaming Committee.</media:title>
            <media:text>The committee’s participation featured an awareness session titled &#039;Esports… the Sport of the Future&#039;, presented by Asma al Yahyai, member of the Oman Esports and Gaming Committee.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:55:49 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Coach Hamood eyes final rounds at Beach Handball Worlds]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: The experienced Oman head coach, Hamood al Hasani, voiced confidence that the national beach handball team will deliver a strong performance at the upcoming 2026 IHF Beach...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Oman beach handball team during a training session.</media:title>
            <media:text>Oman beach handball team during a training session.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:55:32 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[OHA to take part in opening of IHF headquarters in Basel]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189121/sports/other-sports/oha-to-take-part-in-opening-of-ihf-headquarters-in-basel]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[The Oman Handball Association (OHA) will participate on Thursday in the official opening ceremony of the new headquarters of the International Handball Federation (IHF) in Basel, S...]]></description>
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            <media:title>OHA Chairman Moosa bin Khamis al Balushi.</media:title>
            <media:text>OHA Chairman Moosa bin Khamis al Balushi.</media:text>
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                        <author>Riad98999r@gmail.com (Riyadh Al Balushi) </author>
                <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:40:00 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Domino’s bounce back against Bisdak in OPBL tourney]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: Domino’s Pizza/Barangay Ginebra Oman (BGO) staged a strong comeback following aheartbreaking loss in their previous outing against Team Excellence, edging out Team Bisdak A...]]></description>
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            <media:title>With the win, Domino’s BGO rebounded in the standings and move into solo-second place.</media:title>
            <media:text>With the win, Domino’s BGO rebounded in the standings and move into solo-second place.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:32:48 +0400</pubDate>
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