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Salah Joins Legends as Liverpool Rekindle Anfield Spirit for Crucial Stretch Liverpool, 2 Nov (ONA) --- Mohamed Salah etched his name further into Liverpool folklore, scoring his 250th goal for the club to inspire a vital 2-0 victory over Aston Villa and re-energize Anfield ahead of a season-defining week. The Egyptian king capitalized on a catastrophic error by Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez just before halftime, tapping into an empty net to become only the third player in Liverpool history to reach the landmark, alongside Ian Rush (346) and Roger Hunt ...

Mbappe Masterclass Fuels Real Madrid Rout as La Liga Lead Extends to Seven Points Madrid, 2 Nov (ONA) --- A scintillating performance from Kylian Mbappe propelled Real Madrid to a commanding 4-0 victory over Valencia at the Santiago Bernabeu, solidifying their grip on the Spanish La Liga summit with a now seven-point lead. The French superstar, fresh from collecting his European Golden Boot award, was in devastating form, netting a first-half brace to take his goal tally to an astonishing 13 for club. Mbappe broke the deadlock from the penalty spot in the 19th minute ...

Thai Sailor Sorawit Naksuk Crowned Overall Champion at 2025 Asian & Oceanian Optimist Championship in OmanAl Musnaah, 31 Oct (ONA) —- Under the patronage of Dr. Abdullah bin Nasser Al Harrasi, Minister of Information, the 2025 Asian & Oceanian Optimist Championship concluded in the Wilayat of Al Musnaah this evening. Hosted by the Sultanate of Oman in the South Al Batinah Governorate, the prestigious regatta featured 162 sailors representing 25 nations.The closing ceremony honored winners and participating teams across nine competitive categories. It was also announced that the Democratic ...

Oman E-Sports Team Wins Bronze Medal at Asian Youth Games' Rocket League Competitions Manama, 30 Oct (ONA) --- The Sultanate of Oman's e-sports team won bronze medal in Rocket League competitions held as part of the 3rd Asian Youth Games being held in the Kingdom of Bahrain from 22 to 31 October 2025. The Omani team cruised to third place after a 3-0 victory over Bahrain team, following its 0-3 loss to the Saudi team in the semi-final round. The Omani team succeeded in reaching semi-finals after three 0-2 victories over the teams of Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan ...

Omani Sailors Shine in Final Qualifying Races of Optimist Asian & Oceanian Championship Al Mussanah, 30 Oct (ONA) ---The Omani sailors delivered strong performances on the third day of the 2025 Optimist Asian & Oceanian Championship, organized by Oman Sail in collaboration with Oman Maritime Sports Committee and the International Optimist Dinghy Association (IODA). The qualifying rounds concluded with the announcement of the final fleet divisions — Gold, Silver, and Bronze — who will compete in the decisive stages today to determine the overall ...

World Cup Qualifiers for Horseback Archery Commence in Barka Barka, 29 Oct (ONA) --- Saudi athletes demonstrated exceptional prowess by capturing all four top positions during the inaugural day of the World Cup Horseback Archery Qualifiers, currently underway at Al Rahba Farm in the Wilayat of Barka, South Al Batinah Governorate. The three-day qualification event commenced with intense competition along the Kassai discipline track. Saudi equestrian Hisham bin Ali Al Tamtami claimed the gold medal and championship lead with an impressive score of 166.78 points. His ...

Fermin Lopez Fires Hat-Trick as Barcelona Demolish Olympiakos Ahead of El Clásico Barcelona, 22 Oct (ONA) --- Barcelona delivered a commanding statement of intent ahead of next week's El Clásico, thrashing Greek champions Olympiakos 6-1 at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in a UEFA Champions League group stage match. The match turned decisively in the 57th minute when Olympiakos midfielder Santiago Hezze was controversially sent off, receiving a second yellow card for a challenge on Marc Casado. Despite video replays suggesting minimal contact, the dismissal left the ...

Fifth Jockey from Royal Cavalry Team Qualifies for 2026 World Endurance CupParis, 20 Oct (ONA) — The fifth Jockey from the Royal Cavalry team, Ahmed Salim Al Hamdani, riding the horse "Jaz," has qualified for the 2026 World Endurance Cup. The championship will be held in AlUla, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.This follows his successful completion of the French "Combin" race, organized by the International Equestrian Federation over a distance of 160 km, which saw the participation of 50 male and female riders from various countries around the world.— Ends/AH ...

Omani School Sports Federation Launches Student Athlete Development CentersMuscat, 20 Oct (ONA) — The Omani School Sports Federation, in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, today launched the "Student Athlete Development Centers" in schools across the Sultanate of Oman. The centers will focus on basketball, handball, athletics and hockey.The ceremony was held under the patronage of Basil Ahmed Al Rowas, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth for Sports and Youth.The centers are geographically distributed across educational governorates as ...

Trossard Fires Arsenal Clear at EPL Top London, 19 Oct (ONA) --- A second-half strike from Leandro Trossard secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory for Arsenal over a resilient Fulham, sending the Gunners three points clear at the top of the English Premier League (EPL). In a match where the Gunners were forced to grind out a result, the breakthrough arrived in the 58th minute. Rising high to meet Bukayo Saka's corner, defender Gabriel Magalhães flicked the ball across goal, where an unmarked Trossard was perfectly positioned to volley home from close range. Manager ...

Kane's Landmark Header Seals Bayern Victory in Der Klassiker Munich, 19 Oct (ONA) --- Harry Kane celebrated a monumental personal milestone, scoring his 400th club career goal, to guide Bayern Munich to a 2-1 victory over arch-rivals Borussia Dortmund and maintain their perfect start to the Bundesliga season. The England captain broke the deadlock in the first half of Der Klassiker, rising highest to meet a Joshua Kimmich corner and power a header into the net. The 22nd-minute strike marked his 12th goal in just his 11th Bundesliga appearance for the club. Bayern ...

Araujo's Dramatic Stoppage-Time Winner Propels Barcelona to League Top Barcelona, 19 Oct (ONA)--- Ronald Araujo emerged as an unlikely hero, scoring a sensational 92nd-minute winner to secure a 2-1 victory for Barcelona over a resilient Girona and send his side to the top of the Spanish La Liga table. In a dramatic finale at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, the Uruguayan centre-back, who had been introduced as a makeshift striker for the final eight minutes, arrived at the back post to convert Frenkie de Jong's driven cross. The goal sparked scenes of delirium, ending ...

Oman National Cricket Team Qualifies for World CupMuscat, 19 Oct (ONA) — Oman national cricket team has secured its place in the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup finals, to be held in India and Sri Lanka next February and March. The qualification follows a strong performance in the Asian and East Asia-Pacific qualifiers hosted by the Sultanate of Oman at the Oman Cricket Academy in the Wilayat of Al Amarat.This marks the team's fourth World Cup qualification and the second consecutive one, following their recent participation in the 2024 World Cup held in the United States. The team made its ...

Oman National Team Set for Crucial 2026 World Cup Qualifier Against Qatar Doha, 7 Oct (ONA) --- Oman national football team will take on Qatar in a critical Asian playoff qualifying match for the 2026 FIFA World Cup tomorrow (Wednesday). The showdown will kick off at 7:00 pm (Oman time) at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Al Sadd Club. This match carries significant weight for the Omani squad, who seek a vital victory to strengthen their qualification prospects ahead of their decisive encounter against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday, 11 October 2025 at 9:15 ...

Flick's Barcelona Stumbles into Break After Sevilla Humiliation Barcelona, 6 Oct (ONA) --- The international break has arrived not as a respite, but as a mercy ruling for a reeling FC Barcelona. A week that began with Champions League disappointment culminated in a crushing 4-1 defeat at Sevilla, exposing the cracks in Hansi Flick’s project and sending the club into a state of introspection. The signs of trouble were omnipresent. The sweltering Seville heat, pushing 33 degrees Celsius (91° Fahrenheit), seemed to sap the life from a Barcelona side already missing the ...

Oman’s Final Squad Unveiled Ahead of World Cup Qualifying Play-offs Muscat, 2 Oct (ONA) — The technical staff of Oman football team, led by Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz, today announced the final squad for the internal training camp in Muscat, scheduled during 2-11 October. This is in preparation for the Asian play-off matches qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to be held in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. The team will begin its play-off journey in Group 1 with a match against Qatar, the group's host, on Wednesday 8 October at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Al ...

Oman Sail Adds Hansa 303 Fleet to Groundbreaking SailFree Programme Muscat, 1 Oct (ONA) --- Oman Sail has added a fleet of 12 Hansa 303 boats to the SailFree Programme, run in collaboration with bp Oman. The announcement ceremony was made at Oman Sail HQ under the auspices of Azzan Qassim Al Busaidi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism for Tourism, and Chairman of OMRAN Group. The Hansa 303 is an easy-to-handle sailing dinghy, designed for both single and double-handed use. It is widely used in para sailing programmes and sailing schools worldwide and will ...

Oman to Host 2025 World Snooker Championship Muscat, 30 Sep (ONA) --- The Sultanate of Oman will host the Double World Snooker Championship (Men's and Team) from 15-23 November 2025, in Muscat. The event will feature the participation of over 120 players representing 35 countries. Oman's winning bid was announced during a press conference held today at the Oman Automobile Club. The championship will be supervised by the International Billiards and Snooker Federation (IBSF) and sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, Sohar International bank, and Active ...

Al Harthy Finishes Fourth in Fuji Round of World Endurance ChampionshipFuji, 29 Sep (ONA) — International driver Ahmad Al Harthy concluded the 7th round of the World Endurance Championship at Japan's Fuji Speedway in fourth place within the GT3 category, following a grueling 6-hour race.Al Harthy and his team, WRT, competed in the 46 BMW M4. The team started from 11th position and managed to advance progressively towards the leading positions. During his first driving stint, Al Harthy delivered a strong performance, overtaking three competitors in the initial laps to climb to 8th place, ...

OOC Participates in Meetings of Directors of Sports Missions in Japan Tokyo, 24 Sep (ONA) --- Oman Olympic Committee (OOC) today took part in meetings of directors of sports missions to the 20th Asian Games (Aichi-Nagoya 2026). The meetings, held in Japan, discussed all technical and administrative matters related to countries' participation in the 20th Asian Games. The participants reviewed a list of cities and venues set for accommodation and competitions, sports complexes, training sites and services offered to national Olympic committees. The 20th Asian Games ...

Vinicius, Mbappé Fire Real Madrid to Commanding Victory, Perfect Start Continues Madrid, 24 Sep (ONA) --- Real Madrid maintained their flawless start to the Spanish La Liga season with a dominant 4-1 victory over Levante, showcasing the attacking firepower that makes them early title favourites. The league leaders set the tone early with Vinicius Junior breaking the deadlock in the 28th minute with a clever, outside-of-the-foot finish. Argentine teenager Franco Mastantuono then marked a memorable moment, scoring his first goal for the club just before halftime to double ...

National Skeet Shooting Team Claims Third Place in Arab Championship in MoroccoRabat, 24 Sep (ONA) — The national skeet shooting team secured third place at the Arab level during its participation in the Arab Championship, hosted by the Kingdom of Morocco at the Royal Shooting Club in Tangier. The championship, which runs from 20-27 September, features the participation of eight Arab countries.The national team was represented in the skeet competition by international shooters Naghmoush Al Hatali, Mohammed Al Gharibi, Yasser Al Nassri, and female shooter Najat Al Nofali.The trap shooting ...

Oman Olympic Committee Signs Agreements to Support Ten Athletes for 2028 OlympicsMuscat, 23 Sep (ONA) — Oman Olympic Committee today signed Olympic grant agreements for a number of Omani athletes, as part of the preparations for participation in the 34th Summer Olympic Games scheduled to be held in Los Angeles, USA, in 2028.The signing ceremony was held under the patronage of HH Sayyid Azzan bin Qais Al Said, Chairman of Oman Olympic Committee.In a statement, HH Sayyid Azzan affirmed that this initiative represents an advanced step in the Committee's journey to translate its vision of ...

Omani Driver Al Faisal Al-Zubair Secures Second Place in Valencia Sprint CupValencia, 22 Sep (ONA) — International racing driver Al Faisal Khalid Al-Zubair concluded his participation in the Sprint Cup of the 2025 GT World Challenge, securing second place in the Gold Cup category during the second race held at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit in Valencia, Spain. He competed alongside his German teammate Jens Klingmann for Al-Manar Racing Team.This commendable result followed a strong performance in the 38-lap race. With these points, Al-Manar Racing Team now holds fourth place overall in both the ...

Chaos at Old Trafford: Nine-Man United Weather Storm to Stun Chelsea Manchester, 21 Sep (ONA) --- In a match of extraordinary first-half chaos, Manchester United secured a priceless Premier League victory over Chelsea, navigating torrential rain and two red cards to claim a 2-1 win at Old Trafford. The game’s trajectory was set in the fifth minute when Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez was shown a straight red card. The Spaniard raced out of his area and upended Bryan Mbeumo, who was clear through on an empty net. The dramatic dismissal forced Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca ...

Ekitike Cements Anfield Hero Status, Presents Slot with Elite Selection Dilemma Liverpool, 21 Sep (ONA) --- Hugo Ekitike’s departure from the Anfield pitch said it all: the last player to leave, he turned to a roaring Kop and responded with a triumphant fist pump, his name echoing around the stadium as their new cult hero. Signed from Eintracht Frankfurt for £70m, the 23-year-old striker is playing with a confidence that belies any pressure from the club's British record signing, Alexander Isak. Instead of wilting, Ekitike is flourishing, making a seamless transition ...

Long-Range Rockets by Militão, Mbappé Blast Real Madrid Past Espanyol Madrid, 21 Sep (ONA) --- Kylian Mbappé continued his scintillating start for Real Madrid, scoring a superb long-range goal to help secure a 2-0 victory over a previously unbeaten Espanyol in the Spanish La Liga. The win was sealed by an equally spectacular first-half strike from defender Éder Militão. Militão broke the deadlock in the 22nd minute, unleashing a powerful right-footed drive from distance that soared into the top corner, leaving goalkeeper Marko Dmitrovic with no chance despite ...

Yamal Sidelined for Crucial Newcastle Clash Barcelona, 17 Sep (ONA) --- Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has been officially ruled out of the club's pivotal UEFA Champions League opener against Newcastle United tonight due to a groin injury. The 18-year-old sensation, who also missed Barcelona's commanding 6-0 La Liga victory over Valencia on Sunday, remains sidelined after manager Hansi Flick publicly criticized the significant playing time Yamal logged with the Spanish national team during the recent international break. Yamal featured prominently for Spain, ...

10-Man Real Madrid Fight Back to Stun Marseille in Historic Champions League Win Madrid, 17 Sep (ONA) --- A resilient, 10-man Real Madrid battled back to clinch a dramatic 2-1 victory over Olympique de Marseille in their UEFA Champions League opener, powered by a pair of Kylian Mbappé penalties. The hard-fought win at the Santiago Bernabéu marked a historic milestone, making Real Madrid the first club to achieve 200 victories in the modern Champions League era since its rebranding in 1992. It also secured a successful European debut for the club's new coach, former ...

RAO Organizes Dhofar Race 2025 Salalah, 16 Sep (ONA) --- The Dhofar Race 2025, organized by the Royal Army of Oman (RAO) with participation from its brigades, formations, and units, was held today in the Dhofar Governorate. The event was held under the auspices of Maj. General Mattar Salim Al Balushi, Commander of the Royal Army of Oman. The RAO Commander was briefed on the race route before giving the signal to start. The race covered a distance of 21 km, beginning at the Razat Camp and ending at the Sahalnoot Camp. During the race, the Royal Army of Oman's music ...