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Saudi council rejects proposal for female sports colleges
Middle East

Saudi council rejects proposal for female sports colleges

A proposal to establish sports education colleges for Saudi women failed to win enough votes in the kingdom's top advisory…
Sports-related smart gear sales expected to rise
Science

Sports-related smart gear sales expected to rise

Sales of connected items for sport -- including wearables, sports accessories and sportswear -- are expected to reach 253 million…
Nike has a new product for Muslim women: The ‘Pro Hijab’
Life & Style

Nike has a new product for Muslim women: The ‘Pro Hijab’

 Nike will soon begin selling a performance hijab for Muslim women athletes.The head cover, called the "Nike Pro Hijab," boasts…
Playtime and escape for Syrian children in Lebanon gyms
Life & Style

Playtime and escape for Syrian children in Lebanon gyms

Every Sunday, the gymnasium along Beirut's airport highway echoes with the shouting and laughter of dozens of Syrian children enjoying…
Egyptian javelin thrower Ihab Abdelrahman suspended for 2 years
Egypt

Egyptian javelin thrower Ihab Abdelrahman suspended for 2 years

Egyptian javelin thrower Ihab Abdelrahman has been suspended for two years by the World Anti-Doping Agency after failing two doping…
Saudi Arabia to allow female-only gyms this month
Middle East

Saudi Arabia to allow female-only gyms this month

In another baby step toward more independence for women, Saudi Arabia wants to open women-only gyms in every neighborhood.
Bicycle marathon in Ismailia to promote tourism
Egypt

Bicycle marathon in Ismailia to promote tourism

Adel Radwan, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Youth and Sports for Ismailia governorate, issued a statement announcing a marathon for…
Six great sports for easing into exercise
Health & Fitness

Six great sports for easing into exercise

Those used to sedentary lifestyles are better off picking endurance-based activities, such as cycling, Nordic walking, dance or aqua cycling,…
How much exercise will lower chronic disease risk?
Egypt

How much exercise will lower chronic disease risk?

The daily dose of activity needed to lower the risk of diabetes, stroke and heart disease by at least 20…
Football fans to get smartphone vote to substitute player
Science

Football fans to get smartphone vote to substitute player

An English Premier League football club wants to allow supporters to vote via smartphone for the player they want substituted…
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