Lausanne, Switzerland – AFP Three women and as many men will represent Afghanistan at the Paris Olympics, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on Thursday. The women will compete in athletics and cycling while their male counterparts will feature in athletics, swimming and judo. “This is the result of the ongoing wor...
DALLAS: United States, making their debut in T20 World Cup, stunned experienced Pakistan here on Thursday. The US won by 5 runs in Super Over to push the 2022 finalist on the brink of an early exit. One more defeat from the next three outings and Pakistan will be sent packing. The 20 overs game […]
Bangkok, Thailand – AFP FIFA will take independent legal advice on a call by the Palestinian FA to suspend its Israeli counterpart over events in Gaza, the world body’s president said Friday. Gianni Infantino said FIFA would hold an extraordinary session of its ruling council before July 20 to review the legal analysis and decide [...
Casablanca, Morocco — AFP North African football fans are using the sport to express solidarity for the Palestinians amid Israel’s ongoing genocidal war in Gaza. As early as October 8, supporters of Raja Club Athletic in Casablanca revived an old chant: “You for whom my heart is saddened,” goes the song which spread thr...
There have been protests against the participation of Israeli athletes in Paris Olympics. The Games will be held from July 26 to August 11. Israel stands accused of genocide at the International Court of Justice. An interim ruling in January ordered Tel Aviv to stop genocidal acts and take measures to guarantee that humanitarian assistance [...
Muhammad Ali’s iconic Everlast shorts from the historic 1975 “Thrilla in Manila” boxing match are on auction at Sotheby’s in New York. Bids have reached $3.8 million. Sotheby’s estimates the shorts, which were signed by Ali, may fetch $4 million-$6 million by the auction’s close on April 12. Despite growing interest, the minimum pr...
Two hijab-wearing basketball players are making waves in the NCAA Tournament. While not their first tournament, North Carolina State’s Jannah Eissa and UC Irvine’s Diaba Konate have become more visible due to increased viewership. Eissa says she aims to represent hope and a positive image for hijab-wearing women. Though her team lost, K...
SKARDU, Pakistan (AA) – Pakistan’s northern scenic Gilgit-Baltistan region is known for its snow-capped peaks, glistening lakes and glaciers, as well as plucky climbers. Located on the confluence of the world’s three greatest mountain ranges, Gilgit-Baltistan has long been one of the favorite destinations of international climbers and tr...
ANKARA (AA) – Europe’s major football clubs greeted their Muslim fans at the beginning of Ramadan in posts on their social media accounts. “Ramadan Mubarak to our supporters celebrating across the world!” wrote English Premier League club Chelsea on X, along with an animated picture of a Muslim figure praying. The Londo...
Istanbul, Turkiye – – AFP A Turkish court released an Israeli footballer who had been detained over accusation of incitement to hate by displaying an offensive message referring to Israel’s assault on Gaza during a first division match. Sagiv Jehezkel, 28, held up a bandage on his wrist reading “100 days. 07/10” n...
