Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Congratulates Saudi Leadership on Al-Qurashi's Gold Medal at Paralympics

This photograph shows the Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower in Paris on September 6, 2024. (Photo by Thibaud MORITZ / AFP)
This photograph shows the Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower in Paris on September 6, 2024. (Photo by Thibaud MORITZ / AFP)
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Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Congratulates Saudi Leadership on Al-Qurashi's Gold Medal at Paralympics

This photograph shows the Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower in Paris on September 6, 2024. (Photo by Thibaud MORITZ / AFP)
This photograph shows the Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower in Paris on September 6, 2024. (Photo by Thibaud MORITZ / AFP)

Minister of Sport and president of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal extended his congratulations to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, and the Saudi people over the gold medal in wheelchair athletics which was won at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games.

Abdulrahman Al-Qurashi won the medal after setting a new personal record with a time of 14.48 seconds, in the 100 m race.

The minister said that this distinguished achievement was the result of the great and unlimited support that the sports sector receives from the wise leadership.

He pointed out that Al-Qurashi's winning of the gold medal reflects the great interest and support from the leadership towards achieving the goals of the Kingdom's Vision 2030.



Man Charged with Assault after Allegedly Slapping Grealish at Manchester Derby 

Football - Premier League - Manchester City v Leicester City - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - April 2, 2025 Manchester City's Jack Grealish celebrates after the match. (Reuters)
Football - Premier League - Manchester City v Leicester City - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - April 2, 2025 Manchester City's Jack Grealish celebrates after the match. (Reuters)
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Man Charged with Assault after Allegedly Slapping Grealish at Manchester Derby 

Football - Premier League - Manchester City v Leicester City - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - April 2, 2025 Manchester City's Jack Grealish celebrates after the match. (Reuters)
Football - Premier League - Manchester City v Leicester City - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - April 2, 2025 Manchester City's Jack Grealish celebrates after the match. (Reuters)

A 20-year-old man has been charged with assault for allegedly slapping Manchester City winger Jack Grealish at the end of Sunday's 0-0 Premier League draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford, British media reports said.

Greater Manchester Police confirmed on Tuesday that a man had been charged with assault and will appear at Manchester Magistrates Court on July 14.

"This charge relates to an incident which took place at Old Trafford football club on Sunday," a police spokesperson said in a statement.

Manchester United declined to comment on the matter, while Manchester City have not yet responded to a request for comment.