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The marathon aims to promote inclusive participation and inspire a culture of active and healthy living.
Sifah Marathon​ sees men, women on top positions

MUSCAT, DEC 20The inaugural of Jebel Sifah Ultra Marathon, with over 1,500 runners that showed the endurance, nature and community, took place at the mountainous Sifah village and adjacent places on Friday.Organised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth (MoCSY), Jebel Sifah, in collaboration with Sabco Sports, the marathon was carved through coastal trails,...
The opening race, the Lubban for thoroughbreds over 1,200 metres, saw Dhiban secure his second consecutive victory. — Mohammed al Balushi

Royal Cavalry crowned Oman Derby Champions
Al Bashayer asserted complete control and recorded a convincing straight-sets victory over Sohar.

Seeb, Al Bashayer take first-leg advantage in 1st division volleyball semis
Nizwa began the match aggressively and imposed their style of play through high attacking intensity and strong defence. — Ammar al Musafir

Nizwa edge Salalah in the Oman Basketball League
Salim al Maqbali crowned champion, Sultan al Shaibani clinched the second place, while Khalil al Darmaki and Nasser al Jabri shared third place award.

Al Maqbali emerge champion of Badminton championship
This rally was organised by Oman Automobile Association, sponsored by the MoCSY and supported by Toyota.

Salim wins Rally Oman Baja sprint
The championship represents a significant milestone in the development of golf across the GCC. — Faisal al Balushi

GCC Junior Golf Championship kicks off at Ghala Golf Club
The races are sailed on identical SSL47 yachts – high-performance one-design boats that ensure pure, tactical racing where skill and teamwork decide the outcome.

SSL Team Oman lead Group B after perfect start
The event concluded with a closing ceremony during which winners were honoured and sponsors recognised.

Third edition of ODSA Charity Golf Tournament concludes
The national team arrived in Doha on Friday and completed several training sessions on the championship courts in preparation for the opening rounds.

Oman Tennis Team vie in GCC Under-10 Championship
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Australia beat England by 82 runs to retain Ashes
The marathon aims to promote inclusive participation and inspire a culture of active and healthy living.

Sifah Marathon​ sees men, women on top positions
Oman Dentist Cricket Team celebrates anniversary.

Oman Dentist Cricket Team prepares for new season
Al Oruba controlled proceedings from the opening set and displayed sharp attacking movement.

Al Amerat, Al Oruba post victories in Beach Soccer league
The victory marked Al Musannah second win of the season, lifting their total to four points and keeping their qualification hopes alive.

Al Amerat, Al Musannah advance in 2nd division Handball League
Ibri collected their first three points of the league, raising their tally to four points in 13th place.

Ibri claim 1st win as Al Rustaq snach 1st point in round 8
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Bait AlGhasham–DarArab Translation Prize unveils 2026 shortlists

The delegation also toured the Faculty of International Relations. — ONA

Oman, Belarus explore enhancing cultural, academic cooperation

The exhibition will run until December 27 and is being held in conjunction with the Unified Gulf Inmate Week 2025.

GCC week features products made by male and female inmates

The event is part of ongoing efforts to enhance institutional integration and exchange expertise.

Second 'Governorates’ Ambassadors' Forum in Al Dakhiliyah

The facility enjoys logistical advantages that enhance access to regional and global markets.

OIA-backed tuna, sardine canning facility emerges as regional leader

GREEN INNOVATION

GREEN INNOVATION

The opening race, the Lubban for thoroughbreds over 1,200 metres, saw Dhiban secure his second consecutive victory. — Mohammed al Balushi

Royal Cavalry crowned Oman Derby Champions

Al Bashayer asserted complete control and recorded a convincing straight-sets victory over Sohar.

Seeb, Al Bashayer take first-leg advantage in 1st division volleyball semis

SPORTS VIDEOS
OMAN SPORTS
The opening race, the Lubban for thoroughbreds over 1,200 metres, saw Dhiban secure his second consecutive victory. — Mohammed al Balushi

Royal Cavalry crowned Oman Derby Champions

MUSCAT: The Royal Cavalry were crowned champions of the Oman Derby on Saturday after a deserved victory in the seventh race of the ninth meeting of the horse racing season, held at Al Rahba Racecourse in the Wilayat of Barka and organised by the Oman...

Al Bashayer asserted complete control and recorded a convincing straight-sets victory over Sohar.
Seeb, Al Bashayer take first-leg advantage in 1st division volleyball semis
Nizwa began the match aggressively and imposed their style of play through high attacking intensity and strong defence. — Ammar al Musafir
Nizwa edge Salalah in the Oman Basketball League
Salim al Maqbali crowned champion, Sultan al Shaibani clinched the second place, while Khalil al Darmaki and Nasser al Jabri shared third place award.

Al Maqbali emerge champion of Badminton championship
This rally was organised by Oman Automobile Association, sponsored by the MoCSY and supported by Toyota.

Salim wins Rally Oman Baja sprint
The championship represents a significant milestone in the development of golf across the GCC. — Faisal al Balushi

GCC Junior Golf Championship kicks off at Ghala Golf Club
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Football

Al Oruba controlled proceedings from the opening set and displayed sharp attacking movement.

Al Amerat, Al Oruba post victories in Beach Soccer league

Ibri claim 1st win as Al Rustaq snach 1st point in round 8

Bologna, Napoli reach Italian Super Cup final

Seeb, Al Nahda continue winning streak in Jindal League

Argentina, Spain to meet in Qatar for intercontinental 'Finalissima'

Cricket

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Australia beat England by 82 runs to retain Ashes

Oman Dentist Cricket Team prepares for new season

Gill dropped, Kishan back for India's T20 World Cup title defence

Head slams unbeaten 142 to crush England's

West Indies fight back after Conway's epic 227 for NZ

NBA

Boston Celtics guard Jordan Walsh (27) defends against Miami Heat forward Myron Gardner (15) — Imagn Images

NBA champions Thunder suffer rare loss to Timberwolves

Teenager Flagg leads Mavericks to upset of Pistons

Knicks down Spurs to win NBA Cup

Cunningham leads Pistons past Celtics, Nuggets outlast Rockets

Wemby shines as Spurs stun Thunder, Knicks down Magic

GOLF
GCC Junior Golf Championship kicks off at Ghala Golf Club

MUSCAT: The GCC Junior Golf Championship for girls and age categories Under 13 and Under 16 for boys and girls gets today Monday morning at Ghala Golf Club, hosted by the Sultanate of Oman and organised by the Oman Golf Federation, with competitions running from December 21 to 24.The championship brings together a select group of promising young...

The championship represents a significant milestone in the development of golf across the GCC. — Faisal al Balushi
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Scheffler wins fourth consecutive POY Award

Hideki Matsuyama

Matsuyama tops Noren in playoff to win Hero World Challenge

David Puig

Three-way tie for lead at Australian PGA as Scott stays in hunt

Former champion Fuzzy Zoeller shouts to the gallery on the 18th green before stroking his final putt in his final competitive round during second round play at the 2009 Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia on April 10, 2009. — Reuters

Two-time major golf champion Zoeller dies

MOTOR SPORTS
Final round of OAA Sprint Rally in Nakhal tomorrow

MUSCAT: The third and final round of the Sprint Rally, organised by the Oman Automobile Association (OAA), starts on Friday with two new stages taking place in the Wilayat of Nakhal in the Al Batinah South Governorate....

A group of local rally drivers will participate in this rally both in cars as well as on Can-Ams.

Al Zubair & Co take second in pulsating race in Abu Dhabi

Norris takes F1 title as Verstappen wins Abu Dhabi race

Norris quicker than Verstappen in Abu Dhabi practice, Piastri lags
Tennis
FILE PHOTO: Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with coach Juan Carlos Ferrero after winning the men's singles final against Germany's Alexander Zverev. — Reuters
Alcaraz splits with coach Ferrero after seven years together
David Puig celebrates with the trophy.
Spain's Puig wins Australian PGA for first DP World Tour title
Italy celebrate with the trophy after winning the Davis Cup. — Reuters
Italy beat Spain to win third consecutive Davis Cup
Athletics

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

Al Farsi delivers strong show, esports team set for debut

Wanyonyi, Chebet deliver gold for Africa at the worlds

Trio of titles on a golden night for USA at worlds

Levrone steals the show in tokyo, Botswana take men’s one-lap gold

Nader pulls off shock in 1,500 metres, Moon rises to pole vault challenge

Kipyegon sparkles with fourth world title

First-ever Tanzanian gold as Simbu dips past Petros

Other Sports

The opening race, the Lubban for thoroughbreds over 1,200 metres, saw Dhiban secure his second consecutive victory. — Mohammed al Balushi

Royal Cavalry crowned Oman Derby Champions

Seeb, Al Bashayer take first-leg advantage in 1st division volleyball semis

Nizwa edge Salalah in the Oman Basketball League

Al Maqbali emerge champion of Badminton championship

SSL Team Oman lead Group B after perfect start

Third edition of ODSA Charity Golf Tournament concludes

Oman Tennis Team vie in GCC Under-10 Championship

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