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‘A Special Moment in My Journey’: Angelo Mathews on First Visit to Kingdom The Bahrain Cricket Federation (BCF) hosted the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Trophy Unveiling Gala night at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, marking a landmark moment for cricket in the Kingdom. The prestigious event was held as part of the DP World ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Trophy Tour, currently taking place across Bahrain. Sri Lankan cricket legend Angelo Mathews attended the gala as the guest of honour, adding international stature to the occasion. Mathews, who captained Sri Lanka in all three formats, was warmly welcomed by officials, players, and members of Bahrain’s rapidly growing cricket community. Speaking to the Daily Tribune, Mathews praised Bahrain’s cricket journey, describing the Trophy Tour as a significant initiative for the sport in the Kingdom. He said his visit to Bahrain was a special moment in his career. “This is a great initiative for cricket, and being in Bahrain for the first time has been one of the best moments in my journey,” Mathews said. He added that bringing the World Cup trophy to the Kingdom sends a powerful message about Bahrain’s ambitions in international sport. Addressing the gathering, Mohammad Mansoor, Chairman […]
6 days ago
The Bahrain Cricket Federation (BCF) has launched the DP World ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Trophy Tour in the Kingdom of Bahrain, marking a major moment for cricket fans and the sporting community. Organised in cooperation with the International Cricket Council (ICC), the three-day Trophy Tour runs until Sunday, 11 January 2026, giving the public a rare opportunity to see the iconic ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Trophy up close. The tour blends cricket with Bahrain’s culture and heritage, featuring a royal boat parade, fan engagement activities at major malls, visits to historic landmarks, and extensive school outreach programmes aimed at inspiring young people and promoting grassroots cricket. Throughout the tour, fans engaged with the trophy at locations including Water Garden City, The Avenues Mall, Dana Mall, and historic sporting and cultural sites across the Kingdom. Angelo Mathews to Attend Trophy Unveiling Gala As part of the Trophy Tour, the Bahrain Cricket Federation announced that Sri Lankan cricket legend Angelo Mathews will be in Bahrain to attend the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Trophy Unveiling Gala. The gala will be held on Saturday, 10 January 2026, at 7:00 PM at Crowne Plaza Bahrain, bringing together senior officials, corporate leaders, international […]
6 days ago
Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) is all set for a busy weekend of action as ‘The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East’ hosts the fourth round of National Race Day this Saturday. The event is set to feature an exciting double-header, with two of the Kingdom’s most competitive local championships hitting the tarmac along BIC’s 2.554-kilometre Inner Track. Racing will be held in both the Bahrain Touring Car Challenge (BTCC) and Time Attack, with sessions scheduled to take place both during daytime conditions and under lights. This weekend’s National Race Day will be taking place just hours after the completion of the third round of the 2025/2026 Bahrain Drag Racing Championship on BIC’s quarter-mile drag strip, continuing the circuit’s packed calendar of events to start the new year. National Race Day is being organised and run by BIC in cooperation with the Bahrain Motor Federation, the Circuit Racing Commission, and the Bahrain Auto X and Drift Commission. Action is scheduled to begin at 10.20am and continue until after 6pm, with the podium ceremonies for both BTCC and Time Attack scheduled for 6.30pm. All are welcome to attend the meeting. Tickets are BD2 for adults and BD1 for children. They can […]
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The FIFA World Cup trophy arrived in the Saudi capital on Saturday, marking the start of a 150-day global tour ahead of the 2026 tournament in North America. The trophy was delivered to King Khalid International Airport via a private aircraft, where it was unveiled on the tarmac by Italian World Cup winner Alessandro Del Piero. The Riyadh stop serves as the first of 75 scheduled appearances across 30 countries, an initiative organised by FIFA in partnership with Coca-Cola. Former Saudi national team players Majed Abdullah and Fuad Anwar joined Del Piero and officials from the Saudi Arabian Football Federation to receive the solid gold prize. The event signals the start of the lead-up to the expanded 2026 finals, which will be hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada from 11 June to 19 July. Following the airport arrival, Del Piero participated in a football clinic for local children, where the former Juventus forward led on-pitch drills and activities. The day concluded with a public unveiling at a major shopping mall in Riyadh, drawing hundreds of fans and regional media. According to organisers, the sixth edition of the trophy tour aims to visit every FIFA member association that has […]
3 weeks ago
The Ministry of Interior’s showjumping team won first place in the National Day Showjumping Championship, organised by the Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation (BREEF) and held at the Military Sports Union Arena in Al Raffa. On this occasion, Brigadier Abdulaziz Mayouf Al Rumaihi, Supervisor of the team, extended congratulations to General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior. He highlighted the close and continuous follow up by Lieutenant General Tariq Al Hassan, Chief of Police, of sports teams participating in local, regional, and international championships, which has contributed to notable sporting achievements. Brigadier Al Rumaihi also commended His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Abdullah bin Isa Al Khalifa, President of BREEF, and Shaikh Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Show Jumping Committee, for the preparation, organisation, and supervision that ensured the success of the championship. Brigadier Al Rumaihi also expressed appreciation to the Military Sports Union for its efforts in preparing and hosting the event.
3 weeks ago
The King Abdulaziz Falconry Festival 2025, the world’s largest falconry gathering, launched at the Saudi Falcons Club headquarters in Malham, north of Riyadh. The festival runs from December 25 to January 10, 2026, with wide participation from falconers from nine countries. The opening included six qualifying rounds for elite Saudi falconers, for the Pure Gyr (juvenile and mature), Gyr Hybrid (juvenile and mature), and Saker (juvenile and mature) categories. The festival will feature a total of 139 rounds, offering 1,012 prizes with a total value exceeding SAR 38 million, across two main competitions: Al Melwah, the 400-metre lure race, and Al Mazayen. Al Melwah includes categories for owners, amateurs, professionals, and elite falconers, with dedicated rounds for Saudi and international participants. Al Mazayen focuses on falcon aesthetics according to precise criteria and attracts falconers from different countries. Falconers from the Gulf Cooperation Council states are participating, alongside competitors from Italy, Ireland, and Syria. The festival continues to enhance its global presence after receiving three Guinness World Records as the world’s largest falconry festival in terms of participating falcons. Saudi Falcons Club spokesperson Waleed Al Taweel said the festival this year places great emphasis on passing the hobby to future generations, […]
3 weeks ago
Lieutenant General His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor, Royal Guard Commander, and Secretary General of the Supreme Defence Council, won first place in the individual category of the 6th Royal Bahraini Air Force Golf Tournament, held at Al Suqoor Golf Course at the Royal Bahraini Air Force’s Isa Air Base, with wide participation and a distinguished sporting atmosphere. The tournament featured competition over 18 holes, with His Highness securing first place in the gross scoring. Khalifa Al Marisi placed second, Nasser Yaqoob third, and Khalifa Al Kaabi fourth.
3 weeks ago
Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), ‘The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East’, hosts this week the second round of the 2025/2026 Bahrain Drag Racing Championship in Sakhir. The region’s biggest and most competitive drag racing series returns with plenty of high-intensity action along BIC’s quarter-mile drag strip from Tuesday to Friday, December 23-26. The meeting follows a thrilling season-opener held last month, which attracted nearly 200 competitors from Bahrain and across the region. The top drag racing teams and drivers will once again be going head-to-head along BIC’s world-class quarter-mile drag strip, part of the NHRA Worldwide Network of the US-based National Hot Rod Association (NHRA). The championship, which is sanctioned by the NHRA, is being organised and run by BIC in cooperation with the Bahrain Motor Federation, the Bahrain Drag Racing Commission, and the Bahrain Motorcycle Commission. The competing drag racers will be battling in their respective competition categories to crown the champions at the end of the campaign, each of whom will take home a prestigious ‘Wally Trophy’, awarded only to title winners of NHRA events worldwide. The ‘Wally’ is drag racing’s most prestigious accolade. Named after NHRA founder Wally Parks, it has been handed out since the […]
3 weeks ago
The Dakar Rally returns to Saudi Arabia from January 3 to 17 for its seventh straight edition in the Kingdom, featuring one of the most demanding routes since the event first moved to the region. With a course that spans coastlines, deep desert and historic rally heartlands, Dakar 2026 promises two weeks of relentless competition across Saudi Arabia’s vast and varied terrain. Held under the supervision of the Ministry of Sport, organised by the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation and promoted by the Saudi Motorsport Company, the rally continues to grow in scale and ambition. This year’s route covers a total distance of 7,999 kilometres, including 4,845 kilometres of timed Special Stages, making it one of the longest and toughest editions in the Saudi era. [A 7,999 km challenge pushes global rallyists through deserts, valleys, and rugged terrain] Starts and ends in Yanbu The rally begins and ends in Yanbu, a Red Sea coastal city that will host the Prologue, Stages 1 and 2, and the final Stage 13. The opening stages introduce competitors to a mix of gravel plains, rocky passages and light sand, set between the coast and inland hills. The terrain may appear forgiving, but subtle changes […]
3 weeks ago
Dubai will host a new family-focused cycling event as part of the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge, with the launch of a Family Fun Day at Expo City Dubai on Saturday, 14 February 2026. Held in partnership with the Dubai Sports Council, the new initiative is designed as a full day of activities for families and young riders. It brings together the annual Spinneys Junior Rides, a newly introduced Family Fun Ride, and the Eat Well Live Well Village, creating a lively community celebration ahead of the main race weekend. The morning programme will feature the Spinneys Junior Rides, open to children aged between two and 12. The rides aim to promote confidence, fitness and a love for cycling through age-appropriate courses. Younger participants in the Mini Movers and Pedal Pals categories will ride on shorter loops within Expo City Dubai, while older children in categories such as Rocket Riders, Speed Squad, Power Pedallers and Rapid Racers will take on longer routes extending onto surrounding roads. All junior riders will experience a race-day atmosphere and will receive medals, certificates, entertainment and refreshments. Junior Rides distances include: From early afternoon, the venue will shift focus to the new Family Fun Ride. […]
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