ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — A symbolic “Fun Run” in the heart of Astana has marked a milestone in the international promotional campaign for the 2026 Asian Games, set to be held in Japan’s Aichi Prefecture and the city of Nagoya. The two-kilometer race, staged in Central Park, gathered more than 100 participants, including young athletes [&hel...
MALÉ, Maldives (MNTV) — The Maldives has been confirmed as host of the 2025 Carrom World Cup, with the tournament’s official logo unveiled during a ceremony on Tuesday attended by government officials, sports leaders, and members of the carrom community. This marks the second time the island nation will stage the event, having first hosted [&h...
MALÉ, Maldives (MNTV) — The Maldives will host the Palestinian under-17 national football team for a training camp beginning November 8, in what officials described as both an act of solidarity with Palestine and a chance to provide international exposure for Maldivian youth players. The Palestinian Football Association requested the arrangeme...
MELBOURNE, Australia (MNTV) – Adam Sweid and Hussien El Achkar are poised to rewrite the Australian Football League (AFL) record books. The teenage prospects are on track to become the first pair of Australian Muslims drafted in the same year, a milestone that carries significance far beyond the football field. The two first crossed path...
NEW DELHI, India (MNTV) — An Indian Muslim student has achieved international recognition by winning two gold medals at the 16th Asian Shooting Championship in Kazakhstan, delivering a moment of pride for her university and country. Sabeera Haris, a high school student at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), captured both individual and team gold ...
MUSCAT, Oman (MNTV) — Oman Cricket on Tuesday announced its 17-member squad for the ACC Asia Cup 2025, marking the nation’s first-ever participation in the prestigious continental tournament. Veteran opener Jatinder Singh will captain the side, which blends seasoned players with fresh faces. Four uncapped cricketers — Sufyan Yousuf, Zikriya Is...
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Young chess players from Kazakhstan have returned from Colombia with a bronze medal at the World Youth Chess Olympiad, strengthening the country’s position as one of Central Asia’s fastest-rising chess nations. According to DKNews.kz, the Olympiad, held in Barranquilla from August 16 to 22, brought together 85 teams...
DHAHRAN, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — A pioneering training program in Alkhobar has introduced visually impaired participants to the game of chess in Saudi Arabia, marking a first-of-its-kind initiative in Saudi Arabia. The month-long program, organized by the Turning Point Association for the Rehabilitation and Empowerment of the Visually Impaired i...
DUBAI, UAE (MNTV) — Iraq’s youth Muay Thai national team delivered a standout performance at the UAE International Open Youth Championship, which concluded in Dubai, winning multiple gold and silver medals against strong international competition. Five Iraqi fighters — Abdullah Osama Hussein, Mahdi Qaed Raji, Reda Qaisar Ali, Ibrahim Mohammed ...
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — Saudi Arabia’s student team has secured the Kingdom’s first-ever gold medal at the 2025 International Standards Olympiad, alongside two silver medals, marking a milestone victory in the global competition in Siheung, South Korea. The 20th edition of the Olympiad brought together 40 teams from across the world, whe...
