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Saudi Mixed Martial Arts Player Wins Silver Medal at 2023 IMMAF World Championships

Saudi mixed martial arts player Malik Basahel won the silver medal in the World Championships hosted by the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) in the Albanian capital, Tirana. (SPA)
Saudi mixed martial arts player Malik Basahel won the silver medal in the World Championships hosted by the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) in the Albanian capital, Tirana. (SPA)
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Saudi Mixed Martial Arts Player Wins Silver Medal at 2023 IMMAF World Championships

Saudi mixed martial arts player Malik Basahel won the silver medal in the World Championships hosted by the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) in the Albanian capital, Tirana. (SPA)
Saudi mixed martial arts player Malik Basahel won the silver medal in the World Championships hosted by the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) in the Albanian capital, Tirana. (SPA)

Saudi mixed martial arts player Malik Basahel won the silver medal in the World Championships hosted by the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) in the Albanian capital, Tirana, from November 20 to 25, SPA said on Sunday.
Basahel's silver medal was clinched following a match against Tajik athlete Loyg Akramov, with the judges' decision in the under 56.7 kg category.
The national team player expressed his joy at securing the first silver medal in his inaugural international appearance with the national team.
Basahel also extended his gratitude to the Saudi Mixed Martial Arts Federation (SMMAF) for its unwavering support during the training camp and preparations for the global competition.

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Belgian Grand Prix Gets Contract Extension but Set to Be Dropped from Schedule in 2028 and 2030

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany steers his car during the second free practice at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, Belgium, on Aug. 21, 2015. (AP)
Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany steers his car during the second free practice at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, Belgium, on Aug. 21, 2015. (AP)
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Belgian Grand Prix Gets Contract Extension but Set to Be Dropped from Schedule in 2028 and 2030

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany steers his car during the second free practice at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, Belgium, on Aug. 21, 2015. (AP)
Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany steers his car during the second free practice at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, Belgium, on Aug. 21, 2015. (AP)

Formula 1 has extended its contract with the Belgian Grand Prix, but one of the sport's most established races is set to be dropped from the schedule in 2028 and 2030.

The extension starting from next year includes races only in 2026, 2027, 2029 and 2031, F1 said Wednesday.

F1’s push in recent years to expand the schedule with more races in the United States and Asia has meant more competition for traditional venues in Europe seeking to keep their places on the calendar.

The Spa-Francorchamps circuit, a favorite with many drivers for its flowing high-speed layout through forested hills, was on the F1 schedule for the first championship season in 1950 and has been on the calendar every year since 2007.

"The Belgian Grand Prix was one of the races that made up our maiden Championship in 1950, so as we kick off our 75th anniversary year it is fitting that we can share the news of this important extension," F1 president and chief executive Stefano Domenicali said in a statement.

"Spa-Francorchamps is rightly lauded by drivers and fans alike as one of the finest racetracks in the world and it has played host to some incredible moments over its many seasons in Formula 1."

This year's Belgian Grand Prix race weekend is from July 25 through 27, including a sprint race.