Saudi Equestrians Shine in Doha Tour 2024 

Saudi international equestrian Abdullah Al-Sharbatly secured on Sunday the Grand Prix title in the prestigious 5-star category of the Doha International Equestrian Tour 2024.  (SPA)
Saudi international equestrian Abdullah Al-Sharbatly secured on Sunday the Grand Prix title in the prestigious 5-star category of the Doha International Equestrian Tour 2024.  (SPA)
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Saudi Equestrians Shine in Doha Tour 2024 

Saudi international equestrian Abdullah Al-Sharbatly secured on Sunday the Grand Prix title in the prestigious 5-star category of the Doha International Equestrian Tour 2024.  (SPA)
Saudi international equestrian Abdullah Al-Sharbatly secured on Sunday the Grand Prix title in the prestigious 5-star category of the Doha International Equestrian Tour 2024.  (SPA)

Saudi international equestrian Abdullah Al-Sharbatly secured on Sunday the Grand Prix title in the prestigious 5-star category of the Doha International Equestrian Tour 2024.

Al-Sharbatly’s triumph marked the culmination of the three-week championship, which featured multiple categories, including 2-star, 4-star, and 5-star, attracting elite equestrians from around the world.

The Saudi equestrian team achieved an impressive first-place finish in seven rounds.

Al-Sharbatly claimed the top spot in the 5-star category of the Grand Prix and was triumphant in the 145cm class.

Abdullah Al-Rajhi came first in the 150cm class of the 4-star category and the 145cm class of the 5-star category.

Khaled Al-Eid won first place in the challenging 140cm class of the 5-star category and Abdulaziz Al-Eid came first in two thrilling rounds at 130cm in the 2-star category.

The Saudi equestrians achieved several other impressive victories in the championship.



Ousmane Dembélé Back in PSG Squad to Take on Nice in French League

PSG’s Ousmane Dembele, center, duels for the ball with Rennes’ Christopher Wooh during the French League One soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Rennes at the Parc des Princes in Paris, Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
PSG’s Ousmane Dembele, center, duels for the ball with Rennes’ Christopher Wooh during the French League One soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Rennes at the Parc des Princes in Paris, Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
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Ousmane Dembélé Back in PSG Squad to Take on Nice in French League

PSG’s Ousmane Dembele, center, duels for the ball with Rennes’ Christopher Wooh during the French League One soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Rennes at the Parc des Princes in Paris, Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
PSG’s Ousmane Dembele, center, duels for the ball with Rennes’ Christopher Wooh during the French League One soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Rennes at the Parc des Princes in Paris, Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Ousmane Dembélé is back with Paris Saint-Germain after he was left out from the squad that lost 2-0 to Arsenal in the Champions League midweek.

PSG coach Luis Enrique was criticized after the loss for not selecting Dembélé, one of the most creative players in the team following the departure of Kylian Mbappé to Real Madrid.

Dembélé was selected in a group of 21 players named by Enrique traveling to Nice on Sunday night. PSG can move back to the top of the French league standings with a win, The AP reported.

Enrique had blamed Dembélé for a perceived lack of commitment from the France forward but did not give more details. He denied he had a personal argument with him after L’Equipe reported the duo verbally clashed following PSG’s 3-1 win against Rennes in the French league last weekend. Dembélé had an assist in the match.

“There is just a problem of commitment toward the team, it’s not a problem between the player and the coach,” Enrique said through a translator.

PSG traveled to London with 22 players but without Dembélé, who has been a key element in PSG’s unbeaten start to the season. In six Ligue 1 matches, Dembélé has scored four goals and added three assists.

“I took the best possible decision,” Enrique said, adding he was supported in his choice by the club director.

Enrique’s other options up front to cover Dembélé include Randal Kolo Muani and Désiré Doué.

“Other players will be able to take over,” PSG right back Achraf Hakimi said. “The most important thing in the team is the group, and our group is united.”