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Egyptian Football Association prepares for World Cup play-off against Senegal
EFA asks authorities to allow 40,000 spectators in Cairo Stadium to support Egyptian national team against Senegal
Ancelotti admits ‘Mbappé is world’s best player’ after Real Madrid’s last-16 UCL defeat against PSG
Mbappé scored brilliant goal in stoppage time as PSG beat 13-time Champions League winners Real Madrid
Senegal win AFCON 2021, but Egypt earn respect from everyone for incredible tournament run
Thousands on social media express their pride, appreciation for Egyptian national team’s performance in AFCON
After two-final disappointment, Senegal crowned champions of AFCON 2021
Lions of Teranga beat Pharaohs (4-2) on penalties to land their first AFCON title
Van der Poel wins men’s 5,000m speed skating with Olympic record at Beijing 2022
World record holder Nils van der Poel bagged his first Olympic gold medal in the men’s 5,000m speed skating competition at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics here on Sunday. The 25-year-old Swede, known for his stamina, stunned spectators on the final lap and clocked a winning time of six minutes and 08.84 seconds to lower …
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Xi declares Beijing Olympic Winter Games open
President Xi Jinping attended the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games on Friday night at the National Stadium in Beijing and declared the Games open. Xi waved to the Chinese delegation as they walked into the arena.
Xi: Games galvanize the world
Xi made the remarks in a video address at the opening ceremony of the 139th Session of the International Olympic Committee.
Hisham Talaat Moustafa allocates EGP 10m reward for Egypt’s national team if they win AFCON 2021
Egypt’s Minister of Sports Ashraf Sobhi has eached an agreement with businessman Hisham Talaat Moustafa, CEO and Managing Director of Talaat Mostafa Group, to allocate a reward of EGP 10 million to the players of the Egyptian national team if they win the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2021) title. During his call with …
FIFA launches groundbreaking FIFA Talent Development Scheme
FIFA has launched an innovative FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS), offering bespoke assistance to member associations (MAs) to help them achieve their full potential, the federation announced on Friday. The scheme also aims to continue the measures taken to reduce the disparity in the level of football between different regions of the world. In a …
Beijing 2022 starts new era for global winter sports: IOC President
The Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games will be the start of a new era for winter sports worldwide with over 300 million Chinese taking up winter sports, said International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach on Thursday, as he opened the 139th IOC Session in the Chinese capital on the eve of the Opening Ceremony. …
Pharaohs challenge Cameroon for spot in AFCON final
Egypt qualified for the semi-finals after defeating Morocco 2-1 last Sunday at Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium in the quarter-finals after a difficult match that extended to extra time before the Pharaohs managed to settle the game in their favour.
Pharaohs clinch sensational victory against Morocco to secure AFCON semi-final spot
Mo Salah is ‘Made for those defining moments’
Nadal takes 21st Grand Slam title at Australian Open
Rafael Nadal made history with his 2-6, 6-7 (5), 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 turnaround victory over Russian world No. 2 Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final, becoming the first male player ever to win 21 Grand Slam titles. The five-set blockbuster match on Sunday night lived up to all the expectations surrounding a Grand Slam …
Global competitors aspiring for excellence in Beijing 2022
It’s just five days away from the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, and athletes around the world are in high spirit with their eyes on the gold of glory.
China’s efforts to hold Beijing Winter Olympics amid COVID-19 admirable: Pakistani PM
The great efforts China has made to successfully hold Beijing Winter Olympic Games are admirable at a time when “sporting events all over the world have been affected” by the COVID-19 pandemic, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan said. During a recent interview here with Chinese media, the Pakistani prime minister said that he is looking …
North Africa titans clash in classic quarter-final of AFCON 2021
Egypt’s coach Queiroz has never lost to Morocco
Tanzanian President commends China for hosting Winter Olympic Games
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has commended China for hosting the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games. “We follow with a lot of excitement the Beijing 2022 Olympics and Paralympics Winter Games. We wish the Government and the People of China best wishes in hosting this world greatest event,” President Hassan said late Friday on her …
China seeks breakthrough in snowboarding at Beijing 2022
Among China’s snowboard team for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, both acquaintances and fresh faces will appear at Genting Snow Park, some of whom are continuing to pursue their dreams of Olympic medals, while others are expected to inject new momentum into China’s snow sports. Snowboard halfpipe is an event that China is developing at …
Swiss snowboarders expect Beijing 2022 to be safe and great
Two of Switzerland’s best snowboarders to compete in the Beijing Winter Olympics said they had high hopes for medals as well as faith in China’s organization and COVID-19 safety measures during the Games. At the Laax Open which took place from January 11-15, Jonas Boesiger, 26, told Xinhua, “I’m going to expect a nice course …
AFCON: Egypt, Equatorial Guinea qualify for quarterfinals
Egypt to play Morocco, while Equatorial Guinea will clash with Senegal next for a place in AFCON semifinals
Pharaohs clash with Ivorian Elephants for quarter-final spot in AFCON
Egypt’s coach Queiroz refuses to change team formation
China to present extraordinary Winter Olympics: Ethiopian athlete
China, as host of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, will have a lot to offer to the world
Harbin’s Ice and Snow Festival celebrates Winter Olympics
Harbin’s Ice and Snow Festival is the largest in the world! And, with the Beijing Winter Olympics fast approaching, this ice city is teeming with installations celebrating this exciting sporting event!
Dream comes true for Polish veteran Olympic champion
For Polish speed skater Zbigniew Brodka, participating in Beijing 2022 is like a dream come true, as it will be the Olympic gold medalist’s fourth Winter Games appearance. Brodka claimed the men’s 1,500m title in Sochi 2014, becoming the first Pole to receive a gold medal in this discipline. In October 2019, Brodka decided to …
Top European athletes raring for Winter Olympics
Less than two weeks to go before the 24th Olympic Winter Games begins in Beijing, athletes across Europe are getting ready to go for Winter Olympics glory. Produced by Xinhua Global Service
Mohamed Salah comes third in The Best FIFA awards 2021
Lewandowski crowned ‘Best Player’ for second year in row. Senegalese Mendy claims ‘Best Goalkeeper’, and special award for Ronaldo
Nile basin neighbours Egypt, Sudan compete for round-of-16 spot in AFCON 2021
Egypt’s coach Queiroz makes changes in team’s line-up
Egypt to host 3 international championships for diving, swimming
Egypt’s hosting of sports events promotes tourism, says Minister of Youth and Sports Ashraf Sobhy Sobhy
Germany aiming for top three at Beijing 2022
The German team is approaching the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games full of optimism. Dirk Schimmelpfennig spoke about repeating the 2018 result in Pyeongchang when Germany ended up second in the ranking with 31 medals as the second most successful nation behind Norway (39). “Our goal is to cross the finish line as one of …
Pharaohs start AFCON 2021 campaign with fierce clash against Nigeria
Salah leads forward line of Pharaohs, Queiroz warns of counterattacks