Volleyball at Saudi Games tips off with three dominant wins in women’s competition

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The women’s volleyball competition at the third edition of the Saudi Games began at the Ministry of Sports hall in the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Olympic Complex in Riyadh on Sunday. (Supplied)
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The women’s volleyball competition at the third edition of the Saudi Games began at the Ministry of Sports hall in the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Olympic Complex in Riyadh on Sunday. (Supplied)
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Updated 29 September 2024
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Volleyball at Saudi Games tips off with three dominant wins in women’s competition

  • Men’s volleyball competition starts on Monday

RIYADH: The women’s volleyball competition at the third edition of the Saudi Games began at the Ministry of Sports hall in the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Olympic Complex in Riyadh on Sunday with three decisive victories.

In Group A, Al-Fayhaa’s women’s team opened their campaign with a commanding 3-0 win over Dar Al-Hikma University. AlUla followed suit in Group B, also securing a 3-0 victory against Jeddah United. Meanwhile, in Group C, Al-Anqaa cruised to a 3-0 win against Erm Najd.

The women’s volleyball tournament continues on Monday with Al-Nassr set to face Dar Al-Hikma University, followed by a clash between Al-Qadisiyah and AlUla. The day’s matches will conclude with Al-Faed club taking on Erm Najd.

In the men’s volleyball competition, which also starts on Monday, three matches are scheduled. Abha will take on Neom, followed by a match between Al-Nassr and Al-Khouildia, before the day’s action ends with Al-Khaleej facing AlUla.


Champions League: Barcelona travels to Newcastle as round of 16 gets underway

Updated 10 March 2026
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Champions League: Barcelona travels to Newcastle as round of 16 gets underway

  • Spanish champions travel to St. James’ Park for the first leg, with coach Hansi Flick leaving his players in no doubt about what’s at stake

Barcelona faces Newcastle as the Champions League round of 16 gets underway on Tuesday.
The Spanish champions travel to St. James’ Park for the first leg, with coach Hansi Flick leaving his players in no doubt about what’s at stake.
“It’s one of the most important moments of the season and we are all ready for it,” he said.
Five-time European champion Barcelona hasn’t won the Champions League since 2015 and has had to watch on as its fiercest rival Real Madrid has dominated the competition.
Flick delivered the Spanish title last season, but his team was knocked out of the Champions League at the semifinals stage. He is aiming to improve on that this time around.
“What I can say is everything here in Barcelona is great,” he said. “I’m here 1 1-2 years and I’m enjoying every single day working with this fantastic team, with these fantastic players, with this staff around.
“Now we are building this club also for the future. This is what we want to do.”
Liverpool travels to Galatasaray on Tuesday and Bayern Munich is away to Atalanta.
Atletico Madrid hosts a Tottenham team that is fighting to avoid relegation from the Premier League.