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The winner in the second round of the traditional race, human rider.
Camel racing season continues with 4th event

WALEED AL JAHWARIMUSCAT, NOV 2Momentum and excitement continued to build in Oman’s camel racing season with the launch of the fourth event of the 2025–26 camel racing season on Saturday in the Wilayat of Barka in Al Batinah South Governorate and the Wilayat of Adam in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate. The event drew top camel owners and competitors from across the...
TOPSHOT - France's head coach Didier Deschamps (C) flanked by France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe (C-R) celebrate with teammates and members of staff after winning the 2026 World Cup qualifiers Europe zone group D football match between France and Ukraine at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, on November 13, 2025. France wins 4 - 0 against Ukraine and qualifies foe the 2026 World Cup. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

France qualify for World Cup as Portugal, Norway forced to wait
Oman and Thailand players in action.

Oman U17 team falls in first Thailand friendly
The Oman Olympic (U23) team and Muscat Club players in action. — Abdulwahid al Hamadani

Oman U23 team registers 2–0 triumph in first camp friendly
Over the years, Vyaniti Yoga has evolved into a vibrant community serving all age groups.

Yoga for sports persons — active meditation for balance, strength
Nadan Warriors clinch Tug-of-War title at Oman Hockey Carnival 2025

Nadan Warriors triumph at Tug-of-War Championship
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the trophy for his 2025 world number one ranking during the ATP Finals in Turin, Italy. — Reuters

Alcaraz clinches year-end top spot with win over Musetti
Bumrah claims 5 as India seize advantage in first South Africa Test

Bumrah claims 5 as India seize advantage in first South Africa Test
Round 6 was won by Shahin Al Thaby, owned by Sultan bin Salim al Mathaymini.

Shawahen, Karamah, Mirdaf shine at Haima camel race
The sixth and seventh rounds will cover 1,600 metres, each carrying a RO 9,000 prize.

National Day Cup horse race tomorrow
Al Oruba maintained their perfect record with another emphatic 5-1 win over Salalah at the Sands Court of the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex on Wednesday.

Al Amerat, Al Oruba, and Masirah secure victories in 2nd week of beach soccer league
The Arab 3x3 Basketball Championship will take place from November 24 to 27 with the participation of five teams, followed by the Gulf Championship on November 28 and 29. — Abdulwahid al Hamadani

Women’s basketball team sets sights on November competitions
Mirbat Club will launch their campaign when they face Dhofar Club at 4 pm.

Ministry's Volleyball Shield begins today
Bridge enthusiasts who took part in the RAHRC Bridge championships.

Anita Khimji, Suhail Khan crowned RAHRC Bridge champs
Canada's Felix Auger Aliassime in action during his group stage match against Ben Shelton of the US. — Reuters

Sinner, Auger-Aliassime into last four of ATP Finals
Queiroz’s 25-man squad blends experienced internationals and emerging talents.

Red Warriors in good shape to face Sudan in friendly
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TOPSHOT - France's head coach Didier Deschamps (C) flanked by France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe (C-R) celebrate with teammates and members of staff after winning the 2026 World Cup qualifiers Europe zone group D football match between France and Ukraine at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, on November 13, 2025. France wins 4 - 0 against Ukraine and qualifies foe the 2026 World Cup. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

France qualify for World Cup as Portugal, Norway forced to wait

PARIS: France reached the 2026 World Cup with a 4-0 win over Ukraine on Thursday as the country marked the 10th anniversary of the 2015 Paris attacks, while Portugal were made to wait after losing 2-0 in Dublin as Cristiano Ronaldo saw red.Norway...

Oman and Thailand players in action.
Oman U17 team falls in first Thailand friendly
The Oman Olympic (U23) team and Muscat Club players in action. — Abdulwahid al Hamadani
Oman U23 team registers 2–0 triumph in first camp friendly
Over the years, Vyaniti Yoga has evolved into a vibrant community serving all age groups.

Yoga for sports persons — active meditation for balance, strength
Nadan Warriors clinch Tug-of-War title at Oman Hockey Carnival 2025

Nadan Warriors triumph at Tug-of-War Championship
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the trophy for his 2025 world number one ranking during the ATP Finals in Turin, Italy. — Reuters

Alcaraz clinches year-end top spot with win over Musetti
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Football

TOPSHOT - France's head coach Didier Deschamps (C) flanked by France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe (C-R) celebrate with teammates and members of staff after winning the 2026 World Cup qualifiers Europe zone group D football match between France and Ukraine at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, on November 13, 2025. France wins 4 - 0 against Ukraine and qualifies foe the 2026 World Cup. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

France qualify for World Cup as Portugal, Norway forced to wait

Oman U17 team falls in first Thailand friendly

Oman U23 team registers 2–0 triumph in first camp friendly

Real Betis to establish academy in Oman

Al Amerat, Al Oruba, and Masirah secure victories in 2nd week of beach soccer league

Cricket

Bumrah claims 5 as India seize advantage in first South Africa Test

Bumrah claims 5 as India seize advantage in first South Africa Test

Jeet Shah to lead Oman in ACC U19 Men’s Premier Cup 2025

Choudhary smashes eight sixes to shatter cricket records

De Kock century helps South Africa beat Pakistan in second ODI

India thump Australia to take 2-1 lead in T20 series

NBA

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) drives for a shot against Boston Celtics guard Jordan Walsh (27) and guard Jaylen Brown (7). — AFP

Sixers edge Celtics while Thunder reach NBA-best 11-1

Green shines as Suns thump Clippers

Sixers suffer first loss as NBA Cup begins

Luka Doncic pours in 49 to carry Lakers past Timberwolves

Gilgeous-Alexander hits career-high 55 in Thunder double overtime win

GOLF
Oman among 13 nations in Arab Golf Championship

MUSCAT: The Arab Golf Championship for men, presented by ANB Bank, officially began on Sunday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, organised by the Saudi Golf Federation under the supervision of the Arab Golf Federation, The event runs from November 9 to 15, bringing together golfers from 13 Arab countries, including Oman.This year’s tournament marks the...

The event runs from November 9 to 15, bringing together golfers from 13 Arab countries, including Oman.
Tom McKibbin celebrates with the Hong Kong Open trophy.

McKibbin wins Hong Kong Open

Tommy Fleetwood celebrate with the DP World India Championship trophy.

Fleetwood wins in India to continue blistering form

Keita Nakajima during the final round of the DP World India Championship.

Nakajima shoots 65 to seize India lead from Fleetwood, Lowry

Tommy Fleetwood and Shane Lowry.

Flawless Fleetwood jumps into India Championship lead

MOTOR SPORTS
Bezzecchi dominates Portuguese Grand Prix for second win of season

PORTIMAO, Portugal: Aprilia's Marco Bezzecchi delivered a commanding lights-to-flag victory at the Portuguese Grand Prix on Sunday, claiming his second win of the season and strengthening his grip on third place in...

Aprilia Racing's Marco Bezzecchi celebrates on the podium with a trophy after winning the MotoGP race. — Reuters

Ogier wins Rally Japan to take world title fight to final race

Ninth place start for Al Harthy in Bahrain finale

Norris extends title lead in Sao Paulo GP sprint after Piastri spin
Tennis
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the trophy for his 2025 world number one ranking during the ATP Finals in Turin, Italy. — Reuters
Alcaraz clinches year-end top spot with win over Musetti
Canada's Felix Auger Aliassime in action during his group stage match against Ben Shelton of the US. — Reuters
Sinner, Auger-Aliassime into last four of ATP Finals
Italy's Jannik Sinner reacts during his match against Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime at the ATP Finals tennis tournament in Turin on November 10, 2025. (Photo by Marco BERTORELLO / AFP)
Sinner gets off title defence with dominant win in ATP Finals
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

Over the years, Vyaniti Yoga has evolved into a vibrant community serving all age groups.

Yoga for sports persons — active meditation for balance, strength

Nadan Warriors triumph at Tug-of-War Championship

Shawahen, Karamah, Mirdaf shine at Haima camel race

National Day Cup horse race tomorrow

Women’s basketball team sets sights on November competitions

Ministry's Volleyball Shield begins today

Anita Khimji, Suhail Khan crowned RAHRC Bridge champs

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