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Phnom Penh, Abdullah Jamal Isa, a member of Bahrain's national kickboxing team,won the bronze medal in the 57kg low kick category at the Asian Kickboxing Championship held in Cambodia. Ahmed Khalid Al Wazzan, President of the Bahrain Kickboxing and Muay Thai Federation, noted that Abdulla Jamal's success represents the commitment of His Highness Shaikh Salman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Vice President of the General Sports Authority (GSA) and President of the Bahrain Combat Sports Council, in supporting the federation achieve successful outcomes in international competitions. Al Wazzan commended the efforts of Abdullah Jamal for his outstanding performance in securing the bronze medal and the dedication of the national team's coaching and administrative staff in preparing the athlete for th...

Phnom Penh, Abdullah Jamal Isa, a member of Bahrain's national kickboxing team,won the bronze medal in the 57kg low kick category at the Asian Kickboxing Championship held in Cambodia. Ahmed Khalid Al Wazzan, President of the Bahrain Kickboxing and Muay Thai Federation, noted that Abdulla Jamal's success represents the commitment of His Highness Shaikh Salman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Vice President of the General Sports Authority (GSA) and President of the Bahrain Combat Sports Council, in supporting the federation achieve successful outcomes in international competitions. Al Wazzan commended the efforts of Abdullah Jamal for his outstanding performance in securing the bronze medal and the dedication of the national team's coaching and administrative staff in preparing the athlete for th...

Sharjah, Adel Khalid, the Olympic sailor representing Al Hamriyah Club in Sharjah, clinched the top position in the overall standings at the European Open Modern Sailing Championship. The competition's final round wrapped up Friday, October 11, in Vilamoura, Portugal. Khalid has secured victory after delivering an exceptional performance throughout three rounds of the championship. He secured a gold and silver medal in the Swedish round, a gold medal in Germany, and a bronze medal in Portugal, strengthening his position at the highest levels of the competition. According to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Khalid expressed his joy by dedicating this unprecedented achievement to the wise leadership of the UAE. He also extended his gratitude to the Sharjah Sports Council and the board of di...

Phnom Penh, Abdullah Jamal Isa, a member of Bahrain's national kickboxing team,won the bronze medal in the 57kg low kick category at the Asian Kickboxing Championship held in Cambodia. Ahmed Khalid Al Wazzan, President of the Bahrain Kickboxing and Muay Thai Federation, noted that Abdulla Jamal's success represents the commitment of His Highness Shaikh Salman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Vice President of the General Sports Authority (GSA) and President of the Bahrain Combat Sports Council, in supporting the federation achieve successful outcomes in international competitions. Al Wazzan commended the efforts of Abdullah Jamal for his outstanding performance in securing the bronze medal and the dedication of the national team's coaching and administrative staff in preparing the athlete for th...

Manama, Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the largest single-site smelter in the world, achieved 25 million safe working hours without any Lost Time Injuries (LTI) and marked its eighth consecutive summer with no heat-related injuries or illnesses, as announced on October 11. Ali Al Baqali, Alba's Chief Executive Officer, commended the efforts of employees and contractors in reaching these safety milestones. He stated, "Our 25 million safe-working hours without LTI's and eighth consecutive safe summer are not merely numbers on a page; they represent a culture of safety that has been meticulously woven into the fabric of Alba. This is more than just a milestone, it's a testament to the unwavering commitment and dedication of our employees and contractor workers." "Alba's safety culture is a minds...

Manama, The Bahrain Basketball Association will hos the 3x3 World Tour for the second consecutive year on November 1-2. Hassan Yaseen, Chairman of the Competition and Organisation Committee of the Bahrain Basketball Association, emphasised the committee's keenness, under the leadership of Alaa Mudara, chairman of the association, to ensure the success of the tour. Yaseen highlighted that the Basketball Association, through the competition committee, will organise a local 3x3 championship alongside the world tour for the second year in a row, building on the success of the previous edition. He noted that all basketball clubs are eager to participate, fostering a competitive spirit that the association aims to replicate this year. He said that the committee has reached out to the clubs, a...

Manama, The Bahrain Basketball Association will hos the 3x3 World Tour for the second consecutive year on November 1-2. Hassan Yaseen, Chairman of the Competition and Organisation Committee of the Bahrain Basketball Association, emphasised the committee's keenness, under the leadership of Alaa Mudara, chairman of the association, to ensure the success of the tour. Yaseen highlighted that the Basketball Association, through the competition committee, will organise a local 3x3 championship alongside the world tour for the second year in a row, building on the success of the previous edition. He noted that all basketball clubs are eager to participate, fostering a competitive spirit that the association aims to replicate this year. He said that the committee has reached out to the clubs, a...

Amman - Ma'an - The South Korean national football team defeated the Jordanian national football team 2-0 at the Amman International Stadium, in the third and decisive round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. South Korea took the lead in the 38th minute of the first half through Lee Jae-sung, and the Korean team increased the lead in the 68th minute of the second half through Oh Hyun-gyu. The national team player, Musa Al-Taamari, was absent from the match due to injury. With this result, the Korean team's score became 7 points, and the national team's score became 4 points. It is noteworthy that the national team came in the second group of the qualifiers for the third and decisive round of the 2026 World Cup. Source: Maan News Agency