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The long term goal of Oman Rugby is to get a team to the Olympics in 2032! Rugby 7s is one of the newest Olympic sports, but it is also one of the fastest growing in popularity, and that is because of the amazing tournament atmospheres...and the biggest and best 7s tournament in the world is the Dubai 7s, right on our doorstep...as you can see from this short video

Saudi Arabia is increasingly becoming a hub for major sporting events, reflecting its citizens’ growing interest in sports. The Kingdom has successfully hosted several notable events, such as high-profile boxing matches, ATP tennis tournaments, and Formula 1 races, starting in 2021. The momentum is set to continue with an exciting lineup of future events. These include the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in 2025, the AFC Asian Cup in 2027, the Asian Winter Games in 2029, the Asian Games in 2034, and the highly anticipated FIFA World Cup also in 2034. By 2030, the sports sector in Saudi Arabia is expected to expand by 5 to 7 times, fueled by investments and the considerable untapped commercial potential in the market. #WarriorGroup #warriorgroupexperience #Bringingadventuretolife #AdventureExperts #MiddleEastAdventure #adventuretrends #WarriorRadar #MEA #SaudiArabia

My recent submission to Routes Journal has been accepted for publication in their upcoming edition, and explores how the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is establishing themselves as a sporting superpower, and the potential issues they face in their quest for global sport domination. Read Below... #saudiarabia #ucfb #pif #sport #football #footballbusiness

Explore why Saudi Arabia is now focusing on tennis after spending big on other sports like football and golf. Is it just for show, or is there more to it? Find out why they might be doing this, from wanting a better image internationally to making friends with other countries. #globallancers #tennis #sport #saudiarabia #rafaelnadal #sportsstrategy #saudisports #saudigames #sportsinvestments #trending #breakingnews #football #sportsnews

India to Skip Pakistan for Champions Trophy 2025! The ICC has finalized a hybrid model for the upcoming Champions Trophy, ensuring India plays its matches at neutral venues, likely in Dubai. The rest of the tournament will take place in Pakistan. This hybrid approach will also extend to all ICC events until 2027. Cricket fans, what are your thoughts on this big decision? Is this the future of international tournaments? Share your opinions below! #CricketNews #ChampionsTrophy2025 #IndiaVsPakistan #HybridModel #ICCCricket #SportsUpdate #CricketFans #CricketWorld #IndiaCricket #SportsBuzz

A shame that one of Soccer's great stars, Erling Haalaand might never play at the FIFA Men's World Cup except FIFA/EUFA changes something (rules) critically. I know we got more teams for 2026 but its not a given Norway will make it. With a new era of football stars birthed, that change is critical to the global marketability and appeal of the sport. If he misses 2026, he's going to be 29 when the next WC takes place in Morocco/Portugal and Spain, 2030. Every sport needs its stars at the BIGGEST stage. #SoccerBiz #SportMarketability #SportMarketing

🔥💥 Myth Buster: Is IPL Bigger Than the FIFA World Cup? 💥🔥 🌟 Fact: Contrary to popular belief, the Indian Premier League (IPL) is NOT bigger than the FIFA World Cup. 🏏⚽ 🔹 IPL might be a cricket extravaganza, but let's look at the numbers: 🌍 The FIFA World Cup is the most-watched sporting event globally, with an estimated 3.5 billion viewers! 🏆 The IPL, on the other hand, attracts around 600 million viewers, mainly from India. 🔹 While the IPL undoubtedly has immense popularity, it falls short in terms of the global reach and impact that the FIFA World Cup enjoys. ⚖️ My opinion: Both events are remarkable in their own right, but let's not overstate the scale of IPL. It's a thrilling cricket tournament, but the FIFA World Cup remains the true giant when it comes to global sporting spectacles. 📢 What's your take on this myth? Drop a comment below! 👇 #IPLMythBuster #IPL2024 #FIFAWorldCup #CricketVsFootball #SportsFacts #IPLMythBuster #IPL2024 #FIFAWorldCup #CricketVsFootball #SportsFacts #ReachifyMe

Driving Sports Participation: The Impact of Hosting International Tournaments in Saudi Arabia. #MOS #SOC #SportsInvestment #Vision2030 #FootballBusiness #SaudiSports #GlobalSports #FootballInvestment #SportsEconomy #InternationalSports #SaudiVision2030 #SportsManagement #SportsIndustry #GlobalFootball

Portugal vs Slovenia, penalty shootout—the first in the 2024 Euros. And, did it break records. This was the shortest penalty shootout in both Euros and FIFA World Cup history. The previous record was 7 penalties taken, once in the Euros (Turkey vs Croatia) and on three different occasions in the FIFA World Cup. Diogo Costa became the first men's goalie to EVER save three penalties in a shootout at the Euros. While just scrolling through Diogo Costa's heroics last night, I came across Geir Jordet and his book "Pressure: Lessons from the Psychology of the Penalty Shootout." Jordet discusses how the moments before a penalty shootout can teach us valuable lessons about managing pressure. Fascinatingly, during EACH of the penalty shootouts in 2022 World Cup, the teams that won were those whose managers spent the shortest time giving instructions after extra time. Naturally, I checked if Portugal finished their instructions before Slovenia did, and they did! This teaser by Geir has intrigued me enough that I am looking so forward to reading his book. More on Geir's book: https://lnkd.in/dzbRk2i7

The 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is set to get underway on 3 October in UAE. The tournament will be held across two cities in the UAE – Dubai and Sharjah with 10 teams fighting it out. The group stage will be a round-robin format, with each team playing the other four teams in their group once. The top two teams from each group will then advance to the semi-finals. The two semi-finals winners will meet in the final on 20 October. Some Facts About the Women's World Cup : - 5 countries have hosted the ICC Cricket World Cup so far, with India and England hosting 3 times each. - Australia is the most successful team, having won 7 titles and only missing the final on 3 occasions. - England has claimed 4 championships. - New Zealand has lifted the trophy 1 time - India has reached the final 2 times and the West Indies 1 time, but neither has managed to secure a win. #FanEngagement #FanExperince #SportsFans #SportsIngo