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Formula One's Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix will not take place in April due to the conflict in the Middle East, the sport announced on Saturday.The announcement had been widely expected and the statement
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The final of the Dubai Challenge Cup delivered an exhilarating showdown at the Al Habtoor Polo Club, as Habtoor Polo faced off against Jehangiri Polo in a match brimming with skill and intensity.From the opening
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The Al Ain Chess and Mind Games Club at Kanad Hospital in Al Ain organized the 11th of March Chess Festival during the third edition of the event.His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan,
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The Doha Equestrian Tour wrapped up its three-day local show jumping competitions at the Longines Arena in Al Shaqab on Saturday night, showcasing top-level performances from more than 120 riders and 240 horses. Total prize money for the tour exceeded QR490,000. The tour opened with the Small Tour at a height of 110 cm, where Saudi Arabia’s Khalid al-Hadi claimed first place on Carlton in 22.74 seconds. Qatar’s Hadi Mansour al-Shahwani finished second on Monopoly in 23.99 seconds, while American Christine Vanderveen took third on Carniol in 24.22 seconds. Winners were presented their awards by Abdullah al-Qashouti, Marketing and Communications Manager for the tournament. In the Silver Round at 130 cm, Kuwait’s Anaz al-Anaz topped the leaderboard with a time of 52.05 seconds on De Leones. Vanderveen placed second on Ranz Marie (53.51 seconds) and Saudi rider Abdullah al-Sharbatly finished third on Dantorido (53.98 seconds). Awards were presented by Salmeen al-Suwaidi, tournament sports director.Day two began with the Bronze Round at 120 cm, where al-Hadi again finished first on Carlton (23.14 seconds), Vanderveen was second on Liones (24.03 seconds), and al-Shahwani third on Monopoly (24.27 seconds). Mohammed al-Suwaidi, stables manager for the championship, crowned the winners.The Gold Round at 140 cm saw Saudi rider Abdullah al-Sharbatly win on Fiumicino in 30.84 seconds. Syrian rider Mohammed Mughith came second on Jaguar (31.08 seconds) and Kuwaiti Anaz al-Anaz was third on De Lions (31.55 seconds). Winners were presented by Abdulrahman al-Khayarin, deputy facilities manager.The final Diamond League competition 150 cm with a jump-off, was won by Austrian Geoffrey Backe on Equitron in 30.54 seconds. Al-Sharbatly took second on Valentino (31.2 seconds), and Vanderveen finished third on Starbucks (31.68 seconds). All three completed the course without faults. Awards were presented by Sheikh Talal bin Khalid al-Thani, assistant tournament director.In a statement, Sheikh Talal said the local competitions are an integral part of the Doha Equestrian Tour, providing riders with opportunities to maintain competitive readiness and continue training in a professional environment ahead of international events. He emphasised that prize money is designed to motivate riders and support their development.“We are closely monitoring developments and maintaining continuous communication with our partners and relevant authorities, including the International Equestrian Federation, to obtain the necessary official approvals to resume international tours as soon as possible,” Sheikh Talal said.The three-day event highlighted the continuity and resilience of equestrian sport in Doha, drawing top riders from the region and abroad and underlining the city’s commitment to providing a safe and competitive environment for athletes and horses alike.
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Troubled Tottenham rescued a 1-1 draw at Liverpool thanks to Richarlison's late leveller, while Manchester United bolstered their bid to qualify for the Champions League with a 3-1 win against Aston Villa Sunday.Igor Tudor's relegation-haunted side trailed to Dominic Szoboszlai's first-half free-kick at Anfield.But Brazil striker Richarlison netted in the 90th minute to spare Tottenham from a sixth successive Premier League defeat.In grave danger of playing into the second tier for the first time since 1977-78, Tottenham are without a victory in their last 12 league matches -- their worst winless run for 91 years.However, their first point under interim boss Tudor, who had lost his four previous matches in all competitions since replacing the sacked Thomas Frank, offered a glimmer of hope in their desperate fight for survival.Tottenham arrived on Merseyside in crisis after suffering an embarrassing 5-2 defeat at Atletico Madrid in the Champions League last-16 first leg in midweek.Tudor had substituted goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky after just 17 minutes after he made a pair of costly mistakes.He opted against doing the same to Guglielmo Vicario after his weak attempted save allowed Szoboszlai's free-kick to elude him in the 18th minute.Tottenham could have crumbled after that, but to their credit they hit back in a spirited second half.Richarlison ensured they didn't finish empty-handed when he steered a close-range finish past Alisson Becker after Andrew Robertson and Virgil van Dijk made a hash of dealing with Randal Kolo Muani's flick from Vicario's long punt.With eight games left to save themselves, Tottenham remain in 16th place, one point above both fourth-bottom Nottingham Forest and third-bottom West Ham.They face a crucial clash with Forest in north London in a week's time.Lacklustre Liverpool were booed off at the final whistle after a result that left them in fifth place, likely to be the final Champions League slot, two points behind fourth-placed Villa.'A good feeling'At Old Trafford, United took the lead through Casemiro's 53rd-minute header before Ross Barkley hauled Villa level in the 64th minute.Michael Carrick's side finished strongly, with Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko scoring in the closing stages to seal Carrick's seventh win in nine games since taking over as interim boss.Sitting third in the Premier League, United are three points clear of top-four rivals Villa.United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe this week praised Carrick's 'excellent' work, but stopped short of committing to the former Old Trafford star on a long-term basis.But Carrick is making a strong case to earn the job on a permanent basis after stabilising United, who lost at Newcastle last week, following Ruben Amorim's sacking.'We looked a good team. It was a big game coming off the defeat. The boys reacted incredibly well,' Carrick said.'It's a good feeling and something we want to keep getting used to. We are in a good position at the moment.'Bruno Fernandes now has 16 Premier League assists this term, moving the United captain past David Beckham's previous club record of 15 in 1999-2000.He has 100 assists for United in all competitions since signing from Sporting Lisbon in 2020.'He's proven over a period of time how impactful he is in the big moments. He's there all the time, he puts himself forward in training and games,' Carrick said.Spluttering Villa have lost their last three league games and have just one win in seven top-flight matches, leaving them three points above sixth-placed Chelsea with eight games left in the battle for European places.Nottingham Forest climbed out of the relegation zone after a 0-0 draw against Fulham at the City Ground.Still waiting for their first win under Vitor Pereira, fourth-from-bottom Forest, who have had four managers this term, are above third-from-bottom West Ham on goal difference.Ten-man Leeds held on for a 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace despite Dominic Calvert-Lewin's missed penalty and a red card for Gabriel Gudmundsson.
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Qatar Motor & Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) and Lusail International Circuit (LIC) confirm that the MotoGP Qatar Airways Grand Prix Of Qatar 2026, originally scheduled for April 10-12, has been postponed and rescheduled to November 6-8 later this year, following a decision by MotoGP Sport and Entertainment Group, while QMMF and LIC confirmed their respect and support for the decision.The event will welcome the world’s premier motorcycle racing championship back to Lusail International Circuit, continuing Qatar’s long standing role on the MotoGP calendar. Since first hosting a MotoGP round in 2004, LIC has become one of the most distinctive venues in the championship, staging the sport’s first ever night race in 2008 to date and establishing itself as one of the most iconic settings in global motorcycle racing.Abdulrahman bin Abdullatif al-Mannai, President of the Qatar Motor & Motorcycle Federation and Lusail International Circuit (LIC), said: “The Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) and Lusail International Circuit (LIC) respect and support the decision of the MotoGP Sport and Entertainment Group to postpone the MotoGP Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar to November 6–8, 2026. We sincerely thank our fans, teams and partners for their understanding and ongoing support, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back to Lusail International Circuit.”Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of MotoGP, said: “This decision was taken with great care and in full coordination with our partners in Qatar and across the paddock. Our priority is always the safety and wellbeing of everyone involved in MotoGP, as well as ensuring that every Grand Prix is delivered to the highest possible standard. We also recognise the importance of providing clarity for our fans as early as possible and ticket holders will be given the opportunity to rollover their tickets to the next event”“I would also like to thank our partners in Portimão and Valencia for their collaboration and flexibility in helping us deliver a smooth transition to the revised calendar. We are confident that the updated schedule will allow us to preserve the quality of the championship while offering fans an exceptional season of racing.”All purchased tickets will remain valid for the rescheduled event. Ticket holders may contact us at [email protected] for more information. Further updates will be communicated as soon as they become available.QMMF and LIC remain committed to supporting FIM and its long term presence in Qatar, reinforcing the nation’s position as a key destination on the global motorsport calendar. Related Story
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An emotional Kimi Antonelli won a grand prix for the first time Sunday in China ahead of Mercedes teammate George Russell and Lewis Hamilton, who made his maiden podium for Ferrari.The 19-year-old Antonelli converted being the youngest pole-sitter in Formula One history into victory after both McLarens dramatically failed to start the Shanghai race.Antonelli briefly lost the lead at the start but once he got back in front he controlled the pace to cruise home to the chequered flag by more than five seconds from Russell. Charles Leclerc was fourth in the second Ferrari."I'm speechless, I'm about to cry to be honest," said Antonelli as he choked back tears."Thank you to the team for helping me to achieve this dream."It was an almost flawless drive from the youngster, apart from one heart-fluttering moment when he locked up at the hairpin on his penultimate lap.But he recovered to avoid nothing more damaging than a small excursion off track."I really wanted to bring Italy back to the top and we did today. Even if I gave myself a little bit of a heart attack towards the end a flat spot," Antonelli added.Early championship leader Russell was full of praise for his young teammate after the dominant Mercedes team secured a one-two for the second race running."A huge congratulations to Kimi because it's always very special to win your first race," said Russell, whose lead has been cut to four points by Antonelli.The Italian replaced Hamilton at Mercedes and the seven-time world champion said he could not be more pleased for the teenager and his old team."I'm so so happy for you buddy, and I'm so honoured to be able to share this moment with him," said Hamilton."He took my seat obviously, at this great team. So big congratulations to Mercedes."They're really pulling ahead at the moment. We've got a lot of work to do to try and keep up."Hamilton, as he had done in Saturday's sprint, got a great start and had taken the lead by the time the teams emerged from the first complex of turns.Leclerc also launched brilliantly and managed to get past Russell, who started second on the grid.The top four swapped places multiple times before a safety car on lap 11 brought them all into the pits.McLaren, Red Bull woeOnce the dust settled and they went racing again, Antonelli led from Hamilton, with Leclerc third and Russell fourth.By lap 29 Russell had got past both Ferraris and up to second and set off trying to catch his young Italian teammate, who was by now more than seven seconds up the road.Four-time world champion Max Verstappen continued Red Bull's poor start to the new season when he was told to retire his car on lap 46.Oliver Bearman was fifth in the Haas, followed home by Pierre Gasly (Alpine) and Liam Lawson (RB).Rounding out the top-10 points scorers were Isack Hadjar (Red Bull), Carlos Sainz (Williams) and Franco Colapinto (Alpine).Current world champion Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri both failed to start because of separate issues that left McLaren without a car in the race.Norris had an electrical problem that prevented him getting to the grid.Piastri did get round to the grid but was pushed back into the garage a few minutes later with a different problem."Unfortunately we identified separate issues on both cars which prevented them from starting the Chinese GP," said McLaren in a statement.It has been an awful start to the season for the constructors' world champions.Last weekend only one McLaren took part in the opening race in Melbourne after Piastri crashed on his way to the grid, meaning the Australian is yet to race in a grand prix this season. Results1. Kimi Antonelli (ITA/Mercedes) 305km in 1hr 33min 15.607sec, 2. George Russell (GBR/Mercedes) at 5.515sec, 3. Lewis Hamilton (GBR/Ferrari) at 25.267, 4. Charles Leclerc (MON/Ferrari) at 28.894, 5. Oliver Bearman (GBR/Haas) at 57.268, 6. Pierre Gasly (FRA/Alpine) at 59.647, 7. Liam Lawson (NZL/Racing Bulls) at 1:20.588, 8. Isack Hadjar (FRA/Red Bull) at 1:27.247, 9. Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP/Williams) at 1 lap, 10. Franco Colapinto (ARG/Alpine) at 1 lap, 11. Nico Hulkenberg (GER/Audi) at 1 lap, 12. Arvid Lindblad (GBR/Racing Bulls) at 1 lap, 13. Valtteri Bottas (FIN/Cadillac) at 1 lap, 14. Esteban Ocon (FRA/Haas) at 1 lap, 15. Sergio Perez (MEX/Cadillac) at 1 lapRetirements:10th lap: Lance Stroll (CAN/Aston Martin)33rd lap: Fernando Alonso (ESP/Aston Martin)46th lap: Max Verstappen (NED/Red Bull)Did not start: Gabriel Bortoleto (BRA/Audi), Oscar Piastri (AUS/McLaren), Lando Norris (GBR/McLaren), Alexander Albon (THA/Williams)World Championship StandingsDrivers:1. George Russell (GBR) 51 pts, 2. Kimi Antonelli (ITA) 47, 3. Charles Leclerc (MON) 34, 4. Lewis Hamilton (GBR) 33, 5. Oliver Bearman (GBR) 17, 6. Lando Norris (GBR) 15, 7. Pierre Gasly (FRA) 9, 8. Max Verstappen (NED) 8, 9. Liam Lawson (NZL) 8, 10. Arvid Lindblad (GBR) 4, 11. Isack Hadjar (FRA) 4, 12. Oscar Piastri (AUS) 3, 13. Gabriel Bortoleto (BRA) 2, 14. Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) 2, 15. Franco Colapinto (ARG) 1Constructors:1. Mercedes 98 pts, 2. Ferrari 67, 3. McLaren 18, 4. Haas 17, 5. Red Bull 12, 6. Racing Bulls 12, 7. Alpine 10, 8. Audi 2, 9. Williams 2 Related Story
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Bayern Munich salvaged a 1-1 draw despite clinging on with nine players at Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday, allowing Borussia Dortmund to cut Bayern’s Bundesliga lead to nine points.Luis Díaz, who scored the equalizer following Aleix
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Isaac Del Toro is set to win Tirreno-Adriatico after winning Saturday’s penultimate stage and increasing his lead at the top of the general classification.UAE rider Del Toro won his first stage in the “Race of
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Aryna Sabalenka roared past Linda Noskova on Friday to book an Indian Wells title showdown with Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina.Sabalenka beat 14th-ranked Czech Noskova 6-3, 6-4 and Rybakina downed Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina 7-5, 6-4
