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Having demonstrated exceptional performance in karting championships in Lebanon and the UAE, Stephanie Hobeika recently took part in the Iame Ladies Cup, a prestigious women’s racing event in France. Her participation came as a direct result of an invitation from a prominent British race organizer, recognizing her impressive racing skills and speed. In this global competition, Stephanie distinguished herself as …

A sophisticated chip embedded in a gyroscope within a soccer ball transmits data 500 times each second to pinpoint the exact moment it is kicked. This “kick point” technology is critical for match officials in making accurate offside decisions. They utilize multiple camera angles to generate three-dimensional visualizations that track player movements. UEFA has recognized the value of this “connected …

The Palestinian national football team is set to commence their journey in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Asia. Their first match will be against Lebanon, held in Sharjah due to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas affecting the region. Initially, the match was planned to be in Beirut, with Palestine then hosting Australia. However, the conflict following the …

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has immediately suspended Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). This decision, as reported by ESPNcricinfo, comes in reaction to what the ICC perceives as significant governmental intrusion into the management of SLC, leading to the dissolution of the nation’s cricket board. In a statement, the ICC expressed that the decision to suspend SLC was made after determining …

Saudi Arabia is poised to host the 2034 Men’s World Cup following Australia’s withdrawal from the bid, a move that aligns with FIFA’s preferences and elevates the oil-rich nation’s global sports profile. The Australian football federation, assessing various factors, opted not to participate in the bidding process for the 2034 World Cup. This decision effectively leaves Saudi Arabia as the …

Tottenham Hotspur’s James Maddison is set to be sidelined until January due to an ankle injury, as confirmed by manager Ange Postecoglou. The 26-year-old midfielder, consequently, has had to withdraw from the England national team for the upcoming Euro 2024 qualifying matches in November. Maddison suffered the injury during Tottenham’s 4-1 Premier League loss to Chelsea this Monday. Reflecting on …

SINGAPORE: The Ultimate Fighting Championship announced Thursday it had signed a multiyear deal with venues in Macao and Singapore to stage mixed martial arts events in the region from next year. The UFC said it would hold events at The Venetian resort hotel in Macau and Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands from 2014, and produce a Chinese version of its reality show The Ultimate Fighter. The organization made its …

LAUSANNE, Switzerland: One by one, the six candidates took their turn at the podium, trying to drum up support in their bid for the most powerful job in international sports. With just over two months before the election, the race to become the next International Olympic Committee president came into sharp focus Thursday with the contenders taking their case directly to the …