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Saudi TV launches 24/7 channel exclusively for women’s sports

The streaming platform, called SSC-AWSN, is a spin-off from the women's sports network co-founded last year by comedian Whoopi Goldberg

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Abu Dhabi Country Club defender Naeema Ibrahim Juma (left) vies for ball with Al-Nassr forward Mubarkh al-Saiari during the AFC Champions League match at King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh on Aug. 31, 2024

Saudi Arabia is launching a 24-hour TV channel dedicated exclusively to women’s sports that will mix international programming with coverage of Saudi women’s soccer and other athletic competitions.  

AWSN, the All Women’s Sports Network, will team up with...