http://www.menafn.com/qn_mena_headlines_r.asp?ntype=industry&region=mena&mid=5&title=Sports MENAFN.com Sports en-us Copyright © 2013 MENAFN.com 60 http://www.menafn.com/qn_mena_headlines_r.asp?ntype=industry&region=mena&mid=5&title=Sports http://www.menafn.com/images/inc_images/img_menafn_small.gif 125 13 http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093638291/--Oman-outplays-Iran-friendly?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093638291/--Oman-outplays-Iran-friendly?src=RSS (MENAFN - Muscat Daily) Oman outplayed Iran 3-1 in a friendly match that was played at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex on Wednesday. The game preceded the much-awaited title showdown between ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 23 May 2013 03:22:22 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093638290/--Suwaiq-crowned-domestic-champ?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093638290/--Suwaiq-crowned-domestic-champ?src=RSS (MENAFN - Muscat Daily) A brace from midfielder Alabd al Nofli helped Al Suwaiq claim its third domestic football title as it outplayed eight-time champion Fanja 3-1 in the 2012-2013 Omantel Elite ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 23 May 2013 03:22:20 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093637868/--Habsi-ruled-out-of-WC-qualifiers?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093637868/--Habsi-ruled-out-of-WC-qualifiers?src=RSS (MENAFN - Muscat Daily) Oman's hopes of making it to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil suffered a huge blow on Tuesday when the Oman Football Association (OFA) announced that Ali al Habsi, the ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 22 May 2013 12:22:24 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093637689/--Newlook-HMs-Cup-unveiled?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093637689/--Newlook-HMs-Cup-unveiled?src=RSS (MENAFN - Muscat Daily) The Oman Football Association (OFA) unveiled the new-look trophy and logo of the sultanate's most prestigious football tournament - His Majesty's Cup - during a ceremony at ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 22 May 2013 02:17:07 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093637688/--Ali-al-Habsi-named-player-of-year?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093637688/--Ali-al-Habsi-named-player-of-year?src=RSS (MENAFN - Muscat Daily) Ali al Habsi, Oman team captain and member of the 2013 FA Cup-winning Wigan team, was voted the 2012 Sportsperson of the Year by the Oman Sports Journalists' Association ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 22 May 2013 02:17:06 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093637513/--Local-RoundUp?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093637513/--Local-RoundUp?src=RSS (MENAFN - Muscat Daily) Al Faisal beats HCC to lift FRiENDi Cup Al Faisal defeated HCC by six wickets in the final to lift the FRiENDi Cup mobile cricket tournament that was organised recently by ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 21 May 2013 12:22:21 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093637512/--Oman-beach-spikers-qualify-for-worlds?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093637512/--Oman-beach-spikers-qualify-for-worlds?src=RSS (MENAFN - Muscat Daily) Oman's beach spikers have qualified for the 2013 FIVB U21 World Championship, which will be held in Umag, Croatia, from June 20-23. The sultanate qualified on the back of ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 21 May 2013 12:22:21 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093637511/--Windsurfers-gain-experience-Italy?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093637511/--Windsurfers-gain-experience-Italy?src=RSS (MENAFN - Muscat Daily) Oman's fledgling team of windsurfers got a feel of Olympic-level competition when it competed in the Garda Eurolymp 2013 in Italy recently. Oman finished with the 22nd, 23rd ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 21 May 2013 12:22:20 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093637184/--Suwaiq-Fanja-set-up-title-showdown?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093637184/--Suwaiq-Fanja-set-up-title-showdown?src=RSS (MENAFN - Muscat Daily) Al Suwaiq pulled off a dramatic comeback win while Fanja secured an authoritative victory on Sunday night as the two domestic stalwarts finished the Omantel Elite League on ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 20 May 2013 10:22:11 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636922/--Local-RoundUp?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636922/--Local-RoundUp?src=RSS (MENAFN - Muscat Daily) Noel bags double crown in ISC badminton Noel Halister claimed a double crown at the annual badminton tournament organised by the Indian Social Club (ISC) Muscat. Noel, who ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 19 May 2013 12:22:42 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636921/--Oman-finishes-runnerup-Hong-Kong?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636921/--Oman-finishes-runnerup-Hong-Kong?src=RSS (MENAFN - Muscat Daily) Oman finished a creditable runner-up in the fourth edition of the Asian Beach Handball Championship that was held in Hong Kong. In the final on Thursday, the sultanate team ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 19 May 2013 12:22:42 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636920/--Suwaiq-Fanja-top-contenders-as-league-heads-for-close-finish?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636920/--Suwaiq-Fanja-top-contenders-as-league-heads-for-close-finish?src=RSS (MENAFN - Muscat Daily) With the 2012-13 Omantel Elite League heading for a tight finish, the championship is set to be a toss-up between table topper Al Suwaiq and second-placed Fanja while ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 19 May 2013 12:22:41 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636919/--Sreesanth-against-world?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636919/--Sreesanth-against-world?src=RSS (MENAFN - Muscat Daily) Did he do it? For a few years, between 2006 and 2009, I knew Sreesanth better than many of you - in my role as a cricket writer, a friend, and, as he insisted on calling me, ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 19 May 2013 12:22:41 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636695/Height-of-adventure-Saudi-woman-conquers-Everest?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636695/Height-of-adventure-Saudi-woman-conquers-Everest?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) KATMANDU, Nepal: A 25-year-old graduate student from Jeddah has made history by becoming the first Saudi woman to reach the world's highest peak Mount Everest, world news ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 19 May 2013 01:30:37 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636405/--Local-RoundUp?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636405/--Local-RoundUp?src=RSS (MENAFN - Muscat Daily) Abhiram and Alen bag junior doubles title The top-seeded pair of Abhiram Suresh and Alen Tom captured the junior doubles title at the annual badminton tournament organised ... http://www.menafn.com Fri, 17 May 2013 10:23:35 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636404/--South-Korean-taekwondo-experts-to-perform-Muscat-on-May-20?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636404/--South-Korean-taekwondo-experts-to-perform-Muscat-on-May-20?src=RSS (MENAFN - Muscat Daily) A team of 18 South Korean martial art experts from Kukkiwon, in Seoul - the world headquarters of taekwondo - will visit Muscat to showcase their skills at the Sultan Qaboos ... http://www.menafn.com Fri, 17 May 2013 10:23:35 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636403/--Fanja-crashes-out-of-AFC-Cup?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636403/--Fanja-crashes-out-of-AFC-Cup?src=RSS (MENAFN - Muscat Daily) Fanja Club crashed out of the 2013 AFC Cup on Wednesday night after it succumbed to a 0-4 defeat to Kuwaiti side Al Qadsia in their pre-quarterfinal match in Kuwait City. The ... http://www.menafn.com Fri, 17 May 2013 10:23:35 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636402/--No-excuses-for-disappointing-show-Wategaonkar?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636402/--No-excuses-for-disappointing-show-Wategaonkar?src=RSS (MENAFN - Muscat Daily) A week after getting relegated to the ICC World Cricket League's (WCL) Division 4, Oman captain Vaibhav Wategaonkar put up a brave face, saying there could be ‘no excuses' ... http://www.menafn.com Fri, 17 May 2013 10:23:34 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636331/CQG-Becomes-Approved-Independent-Software-Vendor-on-DGCX?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636331/CQG-Becomes-Approved-Independent-Software-Vendor-on-DGCX?src=RSS (MENAFN Press) The Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX) today announced that CQG, Inc. a leading global provider of financial market data and trading software, has become an approved independent ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 16 May 2013 07:38:01 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635987/--Local-RoundUp?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635987/--Local-RoundUp?src=RSS (MENAFN - Muscat Daily) Azaan wins Black Tee Challenge title Azaan al Rumhy won the inaugural Black Tee Challenge golf championship that was organised and hosted by Al Mouj Golf recently. The ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 15 May 2013 08:21:17 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635986/--Fanja-faces-hosts-Qadsia-today?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635986/--Fanja-faces-hosts-Qadsia-today?src=RSS (MENAFN - Muscat Daily) Fanja Club will take on Kuwait's Al Qadsia Club in their prequarterfinal match of the 2013 AFC Cup in Kuwait City on Wednesday. Coached by Spain's Hicham al Jadran, Fanja, ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 15 May 2013 08:21:16 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635985/--Oman-Sail-M34-Team-finishes-fourth?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635985/--Oman-Sail-M34-Team-finishes-fourth?src=RSS (MENAFN - Muscat Daily) Oman Sail M34 Team, skippered by Frenchman Cedric Pouligny, finished fourth with 74 points in the Iroise Cup during the nine-day event held between Douarnenez and Lanveoc in ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 15 May 2013 08:21:16 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635984/--Barakat-bags-silver-medal-at-Asian-Athletics-GP?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635984/--Barakat-bags-silver-medal-at-Asian-Athletics-GP?src=RSS (MENAFN - Muscat Daily) Oman's sprint star Barakat al Harthy bagged a silver medal in the 100m event at the first leg of the 2013 Asian Athletics Grand Prix in Chonburi, Thailand, on ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 15 May 2013 08:21:16 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635612/--Noel-defeats-Percy-U18-final?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635612/--Noel-defeats-Percy-U18-final?src=RSS (MENAFN - Muscat Daily) Noel Halister bagged the U18 boys' singles crown at the annual badminton tournament organised by the Indian Social Club (ISC) Muscat with a convincing victory over Percy ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 14 May 2013 10:22:15 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635611/--Oman-AirMusandam-finishes-runnerup?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635611/--Oman-AirMusandam-finishes-runnerup?src=RSS (MENAFN - Muscat Daily) Sidney Gavignet's Oman Air-Musandam finished a creditable second in the MOD70 class after a close contest in the 2013 Ar Men Race in France recently. With the win at Quiberon ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 14 May 2013 10:22:15 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635610/--Oman-seals-spot-2014-worlds?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635610/--Oman-seals-spot-2014-worlds?src=RSS (MENAFN - Muscat Daily) Oman defeated Bahrain 2-1 to register its fourth victory in a row in the fourth edition of the Asian Beach Handball Championship in Hong Kong on Monday. The win sealed Oman's ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 14 May 2013 10:22:15 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635260/--Local-RoundUp?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635260/--Local-RoundUp?src=RSS (MENAFN - Muscat Daily) Prescott and Pickering win golf event at Muscat Hills The combination of Ray Prescott and Stephen Pickering won the third edition of the Invitation Day golf tournament held ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 13 May 2013 10:20:51 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635259/--Saham-misses-chance-to-go-on-top;-Fanja-Suwaiq-post-crucial-victories?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635259/--Saham-misses-chance-to-go-on-top;-Fanja-Suwaiq-post-crucial-victories?src=RSS (MENAFN - Muscat Daily) Saham missed out on a chance of moving to the top of the leaderboard in the Omantel Elite League, managing a lacklustre 1-1 draw against relegation-threatened Seeb on Sunday ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 13 May 2013 10:20:51 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635128/PepsiCoJordan-Renews-Exclusive-Sponsorship-of-Jordan-Football-Associations-Activities?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635128/PepsiCoJordan-Renews-Exclusive-Sponsorship-of-Jordan-Football-Associations-Activities?src=RSS (MENAFN Press) Amman, May 2013 - Building on a successful long-term partnership that was first established in 2009, PepsiCo-Jordan has renewed its exclusive sponsorship of Jordan Football ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 13 May 2013 03:01:25 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634921/--Local-RoundUp?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634921/--Local-RoundUp?src=RSS (MENAFN - Muscat Daily) Al Sadd wins GCC title Qatar's Al Sadd won the 33rd GCC Clubs Basketball Championship on Wednesday, beating Al Ahli of UAE 85-72 in the final at the Sultan Qaboos Sports ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 12 May 2013 12:22:00 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634920/--Oman-posts-another-victory?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634920/--Oman-posts-another-victory?src=RSS (MENAFN - Muscat Daily) Oman registered its third successive victory in the fourth Asian Beach Handball Championship in Hong Kong, thrashing the host nation 2-0 (20-8, 25-9) on Saturday. In the ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 12 May 2013 12:22:00 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634919/--Bittersweet-end-to-Habsis-FA-Cup-campaign?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634919/--Bittersweet-end-to-Habsis-FA-Cup-campaign?src=RSS (MENAFN - Muscat Daily) Amid the joy of Wigan winning its maiden FA Cup title, Ali al Habsi's campaign in the tournament had its share of disappointment on Saturday. His dream of becoming the first ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 12 May 2013 12:22:00 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634376/ENetHealth.com-Discusses-The-May-/-June-Spartan-Race-Schedule-For-2013?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634376/ENetHealth.com-Discusses-The-May-/-June-Spartan-Race-Schedule-For-2013?src=RSS (MENAFN Press) (EMAILWIRE.COM, May 09, 2013 ) London, UK -- Many people will be aware of the Spartan Race because this regular event is known as one of the most challenging obstacle courses known ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 09 May 2013 11:23:20 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634299/--Local-RoundUp?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634299/--Local-RoundUp?src=RSS (MENAFN - Muscat Daily) Leon claims ISC U15 boys' trophy Leon D'Souza was crowned the U15 boys' singles champion at the annual badminton tournament, organised by the Indian Social Club (ISC) ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 09 May 2013 12:21:51 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634298/--UAEs-Al-Ahli-eyes-third-GCC-basketball-title?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634298/--UAEs-Al-Ahli-eyes-third-GCC-basketball-title?src=RSS (MENAFN - Muscat Daily) UAE's Al Ahli is eying a third title when it takes on Qatar's Al Sadd in the final of the 33rd GCC Clubs Basketball Championship at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex on ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 09 May 2013 12:21:51 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634297/--Barakat-bags-silver-medal-at-Asian-Athletics-GP?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634297/--Barakat-bags-silver-medal-at-Asian-Athletics-GP?src=RSS (MENAFN - Muscat Daily) Oman's sprint star Barakat al Harthy bagged a silver medal in the 100m event at the first leg of the 2013 Asian Athletics Grand Prix in Chonburi, Thailand, on ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 09 May 2013 12:21:51 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634296/--Oman-wins-opener-Hong-Kong?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634296/--Oman-wins-opener-Hong-Kong?src=RSS (MENAFN - Muscat Daily) The men's team of Oman had a winning start in the fourth Asian Men's & Women's Beach Handball Championship in Hong Kong, beating Vietnam 2-0 on Wednesday. Oman won 22-11, ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 09 May 2013 12:21:51 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634295/--Asia-Cup-is-Omans-biggest-challenge-ever-says-Kurtz?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634295/--Asia-Cup-is-Omans-biggest-challenge-ever-says-Kurtz?src=RSS (MENAFN - Muscat Daily) Oman coach Oliver Kurtz believes the Asia Cup will be the biggest challenge ever for the sultanate's hockey team as it gets ready for a five-week preparatory camp in the ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 09 May 2013 12:21:51 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634078/Kuwait-OCA-Prez-praises-Virtual-Torch-Relay-?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634078/Kuwait-OCA-Prez-praises-Virtual-Torch-Relay-?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab Times)  The President of the Olympic Council of Asia, H.E. Sheikh Ahmad Al Fahad Al Sabah, has praised the "clever and creative" Virtual Torch Relay designed to promote the 2nd Asian ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 09 May 2013 02:03:01 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634077/Kuwait-edge-South-Africa-to-remain-unbeaten-?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634077/Kuwait-edge-South-Africa-to-remain-unbeaten-?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab Times)  With day 3 of the 4th FINA Men's Water Polo World Development Trophy 2013 clashes already concluded in Mansouriya, Kuwait. Kuwait the home side favorites remained unbeaten ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 09 May 2013 02:02:22 GMT