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Saudi Taekwondo Federation Wins Award of Best Federation in the World

A view shows vehicles driving on a street in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia February 16, 2021. REUTERS/Ahmed Yosri
A view shows vehicles driving on a street in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia February 16, 2021. REUTERS/Ahmed Yosri
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Saudi Taekwondo Federation Wins Award of Best Federation in the World

A view shows vehicles driving on a street in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia February 16, 2021. REUTERS/Ahmed Yosri
A view shows vehicles driving on a street in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia February 16, 2021. REUTERS/Ahmed Yosri

The Saudi Arabian Taekwondo Federation won the award of the best federation in the world from the World Taekwondo Federation (WT), at the closing ceremony that was held after the conclusion of the Grand Prix final tournament, which was hosted by Riyadh on December 8 and 10.

The accomplishment is a result of the Saudi Arabian Taekwondo Federation's participation in local and international events and activities, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

It is also the result of the successes of Saudi athletes in significant international competitions, SPA added.

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Leverkusen Slip up in 0-0 Home Draw with Union as Title Chances Dim

Bayer Leverkusen's Spanish head coach Xabi Alonso reacts after the German first division Bundesliga football match between Bayer Leverkusen and Union Berlin in Leverkusen, western Germany, on April 12, 2025. (AFP)
Bayer Leverkusen's Spanish head coach Xabi Alonso reacts after the German first division Bundesliga football match between Bayer Leverkusen and Union Berlin in Leverkusen, western Germany, on April 12, 2025. (AFP)
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Leverkusen Slip up in 0-0 Home Draw with Union as Title Chances Dim

Bayer Leverkusen's Spanish head coach Xabi Alonso reacts after the German first division Bundesliga football match between Bayer Leverkusen and Union Berlin in Leverkusen, western Germany, on April 12, 2025. (AFP)
Bayer Leverkusen's Spanish head coach Xabi Alonso reacts after the German first division Bundesliga football match between Bayer Leverkusen and Union Berlin in Leverkusen, western Germany, on April 12, 2025. (AFP)

Champions Bayer Leverkusen labored to a goalless draw against visiting Union Berlin on Saturday as their Bundesliga title hopes faded with five matches left to play.

Leverkusen are in second place on 63 points, with Bayern Munich, who host Borussia Dortmund later on Saturday, on 68.

Xabi Alonso's team did have control in the first half but rarely created scoring chances against a disciplined Union defense.

Even after Florian Wirtz came on just before the hour mark in his comeback from injury, the hosts struggled to threaten.

Union's Benedict Hollerbach should have done better when he was in front of goal in the 73rd with only Lukas Hradecky to beat but his weak chip went straight into the keeper's hands.

Despite late pressure and a golden chance for Jonathan Tah in stoppage time, Leverkusen could not find one of their trademark last-gasp winners and dropped valuable points in the title race.