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SDRPY Lays Foundation Stone for Four Sports Projects in Aden

The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) laid the foundation stone for projects to support the youth and sports in Yemen. (SPA)
The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) laid the foundation stone for projects to support the youth and sports in Yemen. (SPA)
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SDRPY Lays Foundation Stone for Four Sports Projects in Aden

The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) laid the foundation stone for projects to support the youth and sports in Yemen. (SPA)
The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) laid the foundation stone for projects to support the youth and sports in Yemen. (SPA)

The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) laid the foundation stone for projects to support the youth and sports in Yemen, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Wednesday.

The projects will see the establishment of four stadiums for the Al-Jalaa, Al-Jazira, Al-Rawdah and Al-Menaa clubs in the interim capital Aden.

The ceremony was attended by Yemeni Minister of Youth and Sports Nayef Al-Bakri, Minister of State and Aden Governor Ahmed Hamed Lamlas, and SDRPY Office Director in Aden Ahmed Madkhali.

Al-Bakri praised the efforts of the SDRPY in supporting and rehabilitating sports facilities.

The projects aim to develop the abilities and capacities of Yemeni youth, support various sports activities in Yemen, improve the efficiency and quality of sports facilities, and improve the capacities of athletes.

The SDRPY has previously provided projects and initiatives in support of youth and sports, including the project for the rehabilitation of the martyr Ali Asad Muthanna Sports Hall in Aden and model school projects that include 31 basketball and volleyball fields across Yemen.

It had also launched the initiative to celebrate the Yemeni youth team for winning the West Asian Football Federation Championship U-18 Championship, and other sports activities.

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Donis: Players' Spirit Is Our Weapon to Win Gulf Cup 27

Greek coach Georgios Donis, head coach of the Saudi national team. File photo
Greek coach Georgios Donis, head coach of the Saudi national team. File photo
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Donis: Players' Spirit Is Our Weapon to Win Gulf Cup 27

Greek coach Georgios Donis, head coach of the Saudi national team. File photo
Greek coach Georgios Donis, head coach of the Saudi national team. File photo

Greek coach Georgios Donis, head coach of the Saudi national team, said the players' spirit and fighting spirit will be the Green Falcons' main weapon as they seek to win the Arabian Gulf Cup, Gulf Cup 27, when they face the United Arab Emirates in the final on Tuesday evening.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Donis said that the weapon to win the tournament is the players' spirit and their fighting spirit. He noted that the national team had put in a strong defensive performance throughout the tournament, with a focus on set pieces at both the attacking and defensive ends.

The Saudi national team enters the final after an ideal group-stage campaign, topping Group A with a perfect record following three consecutive wins over Kuwait, Oman, and Iraq. It then overcame Qatar on penalties in the semifinals after the match remained goalless in both regular and extra time, setting up a final against the UAE for the tournament title.

Donis also addressed the pressure of the matches and the conditions his players have faced during the tournament. "We played five matches in 14 days, and we have some injuries. The weather conditions were also difficult," he said, adding: "It is not easy to play against a team that relies on a low defensive block."

For his part, Saudi national team player Mohammed Kanno said reaching the final had been one of the Green Falcons' ambitions since the beginning of the tournament. "We have reached the final, and that was our ambition. God willing, we will win the tournament," he said.

On facing the UAE, Kanno said that the UAE national team is strong. We will follow the coach's instructions, and God willing, we will work to make our fans happy.

Kanno also expressed his hope that the final would be decided without going to a penalty shootout.

Penalty shootouts are a matter of luck. The most important thing is that we have reached the final. God willing, we will not go to penalties in the final and will settle the match, he noted.

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Alcaraz Advances to Japan Open Final

World number three Carlos Alcaraz will face either Jiri Lehecka or Valentin Vacherot in the Japan Open final. Rie KIKUCHI / AFP
World number three Carlos Alcaraz will face either Jiri Lehecka or Valentin Vacherot in the Japan Open final. Rie KIKUCHI / AFP
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Alcaraz Advances to Japan Open Final

World number three Carlos Alcaraz will face either Jiri Lehecka or Valentin Vacherot in the Japan Open final. Rie KIKUCHI / AFP
World number three Carlos Alcaraz will face either Jiri Lehecka or Valentin Vacherot in the Japan Open final. Rie KIKUCHI / AFP

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the final of the Japan Open on Monday after securing a hard-fought 5-7, 6-3, 6-1 victory over fellow Spaniard Jaume Mun ar in Tokyo.

The world number three clinched the win despite struggling with mistakes, particularly near the end of the first set, while his 49th-ranked opponent put up a brave fight, said AFP.

Alcaraz unleashed a barrage of big serves and aggressive returns to keep Munar off-balance and running along the baseline, occasionally mixing in delicate drop shots that wowed the packed crowd at the Ariake Colosseum.

Munar maintained his composure to stay competitive especially late in the opening set, as Alcaraz hit shots wide and long and racked up four double-faults in that set alone.

Nevertheless, Alcaraz kept pressure on his opponent, showering him with precise forehands, fast volleys and drop shots, breaking Munar's serve in the first, third and ninth games of the second set.

Alcaraz dominated the final set, wrapping up the match in two hours and 31 minutes.

In the final, Alcaraz will face either Jiri Lehecka of Czechia or Valentin Vacherot from Monaco, who are set to square off in the other semi-final later Monday.

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Rybakina Withdraws from Wuhan with Injury after China Open Exit

Elena Rybakina, of Kazakhstan, returns a ball to Alina Charaeva, of Armenia, during the second round of the women's singles match at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
Elena Rybakina, of Kazakhstan, returns a ball to Alina Charaeva, of Armenia, during the second round of the women's singles match at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
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Rybakina Withdraws from Wuhan with Injury after China Open Exit

Elena Rybakina, of Kazakhstan, returns a ball to Alina Charaeva, of Armenia, during the second round of the women's singles match at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
Elena Rybakina, of Kazakhstan, returns a ball to Alina Charaeva, of Armenia, during the second round of the women's singles match at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

World number one Elena Rybakina has withdrawn from this month's Wuhan Open due to a foot injury, tournament organizers said on Sunday, a day after the Kazakh suffered a shock defeat in her opening match at the China Open.

Rybakina, who lost to world number 118 Alina Charaeva in Beijing, said she would take time away ⁠from competition to ⁠recover.

"I'm very sorry to the fans who were looking forward to seeing me play," Reuters quoted Rybakina as saying in an Instagram story shared by the tournament.

"I'll take some time ⁠to rest and recover. Thank you for your understanding and continued support."

The 27-year-old has been managing a lingering lower leg and foot problem that also forced her to retire from her Cincinnati quarter-final against Iga Swiatek in August.

Despite the setback, Rybakina recovered in time for the US Open, where ⁠she ⁠claimed her third Grand Slam title, rose to world number one and became the first player to qualify for the season-ending WTA Finals.

Rybakina is next expected to compete in Ningbo, where she will attempt to defend her title.

The Wuhan Open is scheduled to take place from October 12 to 18.