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European squash champion Victor Crouin believes the visibility of his sport will get a huge boost after it makes its Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Tennis, table tennis and badminton all outstrip squash in terms of licensed player participation in France but Crouin is convinced this will now change. “The Olympics will give us notoriety,” the triple European champion and world number six told AFP. In France, there are just 22,000 licensed squash players compared to 254,000 in table tennis and over 1.2 million for tennis. So when squash was added to the Olympic roster after the 2024 Paris Games after years of bidding for a place, Crouin was delighted. “I couldn’t believe it was true,” he said. “This is now my career objective. As a squash player, I’ve always felt a bit excluded (from the Olympics) until now.” Places for LA are limited however to 16 male and 16 female players. “It makes for one less match to win and a better chance of a medal,” said Crouin, who studied economics at Harvard. Crouin believes his sport will make an attractive spectacle for fans. “It’s a spectacular sport. Squash is often described as a game of chess in a boxing ring,” he said. Other sports either added or back on the programme for the LA Olympics are cricket, flag football, baseball and softball. Source link
Bangladesh’s Nahid Rana (centre) celebrates a five-wicket haul with teammates after taking the wicket of New Zealand’s Jayden Lennox during the second ODI at Sher-e-Bangla National…
Al Ahli’s Brazil winger Galeno celebrates after scoring against Vissel Kobe at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah. Defending champions Al Ahli struck twice in eight second-half minutes to come from behind to defeat Japan’s Vissel Kobe 2-1 and seal their place in a second successive Asian Champions League Elite final. Brazil winger Galeno cancelled out Yoshinori Muto’s first-half opener before Ivan Toney completed the comeback in front of 44,716 people at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium. Kobe, winners of the J1 League title in 2023 and 2024, took the lead on the half hour, when the Al Ahli defence were caught napping at a free-kick. Beating the Saudi side’s high line, an unmarked Yuya Osako headed the ball across the Ahli penalty area to Muto, who slotted home past former Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy. In first-half stoppage-time, Rayan Hamed headed a Galeno free-kick onto the Kobe upright before Toney dragged a shot wide. Ahli, who 12 months ago defeated Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale in the final to capture a first continental crown, spurned another golden opportunity at the start of the second half when Brazil international Roger Ibanez headed across goal when free. At the other end, Daiju Sasaki struck the Ahli crossbar. However, Ahli levelled on 62 minutes. Galeno, scorer of a spectacular winner in the quarter-final win against Malaysia’s Johor Darul Ta’zim, struck another superb effort from range that flew high into the Kobe goal. Ahli edged ahead eight minutes later, Toney making the most of goalkeeper Daiya Maekawa’s failure to deal with a cross by side-footing home from the angle. The Englishman, the current top scorer in the Saudi Pro League, climbed to two goals for the tournament. Ahli were then denied a third through Riyad Mahrez, with the former Manchester City star’s 75th-minute finish ruled out for offside following a VAR review. But it mattered little as Ahli held on for the victory. They will now face either Japan’s Machida Zelvia or 2015 runners-up Shabab Al Ahli of the UAE, who meet in the other semi-final Tuesday. The final takes place on Saturday at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium. For the second year running, Jeddah is staging the eight-team centralised finals series of the continent’s premier football competition, rebranded last year as the Asian Champions League Elite. Related Story Source link
Al Ahli midfielder Julian Draxler created the opening goal for Erik Exposito before scoring the second directly from a corner kick against Jordan’s Al Hussein in…
Tennis ruled the red carpet in Madrid on Monday as Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz were crowned Sportswoman and Sportsman of the Year at the Laureus Awards.The pair were honoured after glittering 2025 campaigns that saw them finish atop the women's and men's tennis rankings respectively.Spaniard Alcaraz, 22, reclaimed the year-end world number one spot after capturing two Grand Slam titles at the French Open and US Open, underlining his supremacy across surfaces.Belarusian Sabalenka, 27, meanwhile, stood alongside him in the winners' circle in New York and also reached the final in Australia and France, capping a season of relentless consistency.With her triumph, Sabalenka joins a roll call of Laureus Sportswoman of the Year recipients from her sport including Serena Williams, Jennifer Capriati, Justine Henin and Naomi Osaka. In a first for the awards, the ceremony was hosted by two athletes – both former Laureus winners – Novak Djokovic and Eileen Gu. Last year's top honours went to gymnast Simone Biles and pole-vaulter Mondo Duplantis.MCILROY TAKES COMEBACK PRIZEElsewhere, Rory McIlroy claimed the World Comeback of the Year Award after ending an 11-year wait to complete the career Grand Slam with a playoff victory at the 2025 Masters, a title he defended in 2026.Formula One's Lando Norris was named World Breakthrough of the Year, while Paris St Germain took World Team of the Year after a trophy haul in 2025 that included the French league and Cup plus their first Champions League crown.The Laureus World Sports Awards nominees are selected by the global media, while the winners are determined by the 69 members of the Laureus World Sports Academy.The awards have been presented annually since 2000. Winners: World Sportsman of the Year Award: Carlos Alcaraz World Sportswoman of the Year Award: Aryna Sabalenka World Team of the Year Award: Paris St Germain World Breakthrough of the Year Award: Lando Norris World Comeback of the Year Award: Rory McIlroy World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability Award: Gabriel Araujo World Action Sportsperson of the Year Award: Chloe Kim World Young Sportsperson of the Year Award: Lamine Yamal Laureus Sporting Inspiration Award: Toni Kroos Laureus Lifetime Achievement Award: Nadia Comaneci Laureus Sport for Good Award: Futbol Mas Source link
The third edition of Electronic Qatar Stars League (E-QSL, April 20-22, 2026) kicked off at Mall of Qatar, with 12 teams competing – all clubs from 2025-2026 season Doha Bank Stars League. The first day of competition was for Group A matches and the results were as follows: Group B matches, featuring Al Sadd, Al Sailiya, Al Wakrah, Al Shahania, Umm Salal and Al Ahli, will be played on Tuesday, April 21. The final rounds will be held on the third day, with the tournament being played in a one-x-one format. The top four teams from each group will advance to the quarterfinals, followed by semifinals and final. Competing teams and players will compete for the title and a place in the qualifiers for 2026 Esports World Cup. Related Story Source link
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today announced ASPETAR, one of the world’s foremost orthopaedic and sports medicine hospitals, as its Official Medical Partner of all major AFC club competitions as well as several national team competitions through to June 2029.Based in Doha, Qatar, ASPETAR is widely regarded as one of the leading sports medicine institutions in the world, providing elite-level care to professional athletes in various sporting disciplines, the AFC said in a statement.Through this partnership, ASPETAR will work alongside the AFC to support the continued growth of football across Asia, it added.This announcement is the natural culmination of a relationship built over many years of meaningful collaboration. ASPETAR served as the medical service provider for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023, delivering expert athlete care at one of Asian football’s most celebrated tournaments.As an accredited AFC Medical Centre of Excellence, ASPETAR also recently served as the Premier Partner of the 8th AFC Medical Conference held in Kuala Lumpur in July 2025.The AFC General Secretary Datuk Seri Windsor John said: “The AFC’s partnership with ASPETAR is more than a collaboration; it is a foundational pillar for the health and wellbeing of our athletes across the Continent.””ASPETAR has demonstrated an unwavering loyalty to Asian football, consistently standing by the AFC through every milestone and their journey with us-from becoming an accredited AFC Medical Centre of Excellence to their pivotal role in the success of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023-is a testament to their deep-rooted commitment to our Vision and Mission,” he said.”By renewing and expanding our relationship, we are establishing the highest global standards for medical care right here in Asia and we are delighted to formally welcome such a trusted and steadfast partner into our global family of supporters,” Windsor added.ASPETAR Acting Director General Khalid Ali Al Mawlawi said: “ASPETAR’s partnership with the AFC is founded on a long-standing and valued relationship built on mutual trust and shared goals. It reflects our joint commitment to advancing athlete health, promoting medical education, and strengthening research in football medicine.””ASPETAR is proud to continue working alongside the AFC to support the development of football medicine across Asia and beyond,” Al Mawlawi added. Related Story Source link
USA’s Matt Fitzpatrick looks over his line on 18 green during the third round of the RBC Heritage Tournament at Hilton Head, South Carolina. PICTURE: Jim…
Team Qatar claimed a landmark result at the Michelin 12H Spa-Francorchamps, topping the 992-AM class and finishing second overall in the 992 category during the latest round of the 24H Series at Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium Sunday. The result was delivered by drivers Abdullah al-Khelaifi, Ahmed al-Emadi and Faisal al-Yafei, who combined consistency and pace across the 12-hour endurance race to secure class victory and a podium finish overall. Team Qatar began the weekend strongly, qualifying second in the 992-AM class on Friday to position themselves early in the fight for top honours. Over the course of the race, the trio maintained a steady rhythm built on clean stints, strategic execution and reliable performance from their car, allowing them to convert their qualifying position into a class win. The team ultimately secured first place in the 992-AM category while also finishing second in the overall 992 standings, marking a double podium and a strong statement performance on the European endurance stage. The latest achievement reflects the continuous progress of motorsport in Qatar and highlights the team’s commitment to delivering outstanding results in international competitions, paving the way for further success in the upcoming rounds of the championship. Source link