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Over 300 female runners compete in Dubai Women Running Challenge at Expo City

Participating racers gained the innovative medal of the first stage of the race, which holds the logo of Expo Dubai along with part of the name of Dubai.

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Williamson fires on return as New Zealand beat Pakistan in World Cup warm-up

Chasing 346 for victory, New Zealand lost an early wicket before Ravindra (97) and Williamson (54) put on 137 to put their team on course and they achieved the target with 6.2 overs to spare in Hyderabad.

30 Sep 2023

No restrictions on hijab in Paris 2024 Games' athletes village, says IOC

French Sports Minister Amelie Oudea-Castera said on Sunday French athletes would be barred from wearing a hijab during the Paris Games to respect principles of secularism.

29 Sep 2023

VIDEO: Dog storms the field and snatches the football during a Mexican League match

In a video clip circulated on the “X” platform, the dog appeared on the field in a match between Dorados de Sinola and its host Albergue de Oaxaca in the 11th round of the local league.

29 Sep 2023

UAE Embassy in Brazil hosts 'Arab Emirates COP28 RUN'

The event was sponsored by UAE companies operating in Brazil, with the UAE Embassy holding a cultural exhibition alongside the race to introduce Brazilians to the culture of the UAE.

29 Sep 2023

‘Overwhelmed with the love and support,’ says awestruck Pakistan’s captain Babar after reception in India

Babar took to his social media account and wrote, “Overwhelmed with the love and support here in Hyderabad.” Shaheen Shah Afridi also lauded the Indians for their warm reception for the Pakistani cricketers.

28 Sep 2023

The Flying DAF hosts inaugural camp for world’s elite squash players

The camp, organised by The Flying DAF Squash Academy with the support of Dubai Sports Council and the UAE Squash Association, was divided into two phases at the J-Club, at Jumeirah Beach Hotel, with the objective of positioning Dubai as a global base for the sport.

28 Sep 2023

Al Nasr Football Academy and Benfica Club join hands to nurture talents

The details of the agreement were disclosed during a press conference held at the Al Nasr Club headquarters in Dubai on Tuesday.

28 Sep 2023

Swim for Life League to kicks off third edition with over 300 participants

343 swimmers from 22 clubs and swimming academies nationwide, across all age groups, will participate in the third edition of the league.

28 Sep 2023

Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open returns to UAE next year for second edition

Following the resounding success of its inaugural edition in February 2023, the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open proudly returns for its second edition in 2024, reaffirming its status as a premier tournament on the global tennis calendar. The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) and IMG on Wednesday announced the

28 Sep 2023

UAE-based drivers eye success in SWS World Finals

Dubai: Two young UAE-based karting drivers have spoken of their determination to win on the world stage in the future after securing podium finishes in a leading international competition in Europe. Dubai Kartdrome’s Oscar Lambert and Jeremey Montgomery-Swan produced impressive performances in the

27 Sep 2023

Registrations begin for the 11th Sheikha Hind Women’s Sports Tournament

Participants in the tournament will compete in seven sports disciplines including bowling, running, cycling, padel, badminton, shooting and obstacles challenge.

27 Sep 2023

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Football

VIDEO: Dog storms the field and snatches the football during a Mexican League match

In a video clip circulated on the “X” platform, the dog appeared on the field in a match between Dorados de Sinola and its host Albergue de Oaxaca in ...

29 Sep 2023

Al Nasr Football Academy and Benfica Club join hands to nurture talents

The details of the agreement were disclosed during a press conference held at the Al Nasr Club headquarters in Dubai on Tuesday.

28 Sep 2023

VIDEO: Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates Saudi National Day in traditional attire

The duo of the Saudi Al-Nassr Club team, the Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo and the Senegalese Sadio Mane, caught the attention during the celebration o...

22 Sep 2023

Ronaldo helps Al Nassr to historic Asia Cup win in Iran

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner, who has five UEFA Champions League titles to his name, captained the Saudi Arabian side to an opening three points i...

20 Sep 2023

Tennis

Ons Jabeur lifts fifth career title with Ningbo Open win

The seventh-ranked Jabeur, a three-time Grand Slam finalist, saved her best performance of the tournament for the final and raced to victory in 78 min...

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Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open returns to UAE next year for second edition

Following the resounding success of its inaugural edition in February 2023, the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open proudly returns for its second edition in 2024...

28 Sep 2023

Novak Djokovic wins the US Open for his 24th Grand Slam title

"I never imagined that I would be here standing with you talking about 24 Slams. I never thought that would be the reality,” said Djokovic

11 Sep 2023

Coco Gauff wins the US Open for her first Grand Slam title

Gauff, who is from Florida, is the first American teenager to win the country’s major tennis tournament since Serena Williams in 1999.

10 Sep 2023

Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open unveiled

The Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open is returning to the capital in 2024 as part of the Hologic WTA Tour, following the remarkable success of its inaugural eve...

06 Sep 2023

Game-changing community initiative unveiled ahead of Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open

The Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open is returning to the capital in 2024 as part of the Hologic WTA Tour, following the remarkable success of its inaugural eve...

06 Sep 2023

Tokyo-born British tennis star Yuriko Lily Miyazaki is also a maths wizard and pianist

Miyazaki studied for a full maths degree at university in Oklahoma, and then took a Masters in Information Technology Management. She also knows how t...

29 Aug 2023

Djokovic back on top after US Open return

Djokovic, chasing a record-extending 24th Grand Slam singles title in New York, shrugged off a late-night start on the Arthur Ashe Stadium to demolish...

29 Aug 2023

Cricket

Williamson fires on return as New Zealand beat Pakistan in World Cup warm-up

Chasing 346 for victory, New Zealand lost an early wicket before Ravindra (97) and Williamson (54) put on 137 to put their team on course and they ach...

30 Sep 2023

‘Overwhelmed with the love and support,’ says awestruck Pakistan’s captain Babar after reception in India

Babar took to his social media account and wrote, “Overwhelmed with the love and support here in Hyderabad.” Shaheen Shah Afridi also lauded the India...

28 Sep 2023

Tamim hits out at Bangladesh Cricket Board after saying he opted out of World Cup

Tamim Iqbal opted out of next month's 50-over World Cup after a dispute with a member of the Bangladesh Cricket Board, the opening batsman said on Wed...

27 Sep 2023

Tight security as Pakistani players arrive in India for Cricket World Cup

Excited crowds, held back by officers, cheered and shouted the team captain's name Babar Azam, as the Pakistanis arrived at the airport in the souther...

27 Sep 2023

Australia end losing streak with consolation win over India in final ODI

Glenn Maxwell returned career-best figures of 4-40 to end Australia's five-match losing streak with a consolation 66-run win over India in the third a...

27 Sep 2023

Pakistan's top cricketers get huge pay rise with new contracts

The deal comes after four months of deadlock between the Pakistan Cricket Board and players, and for the first time will see them get a share of the c...

27 Sep 2023

Injured pacer Naseem's absence could hamper Pakistan's title bid at the Cricket World Cup

Young fast bowler Naseem Shah was believed to be the key weapon in Babar’s pace armory to conquer the batters on cricket pitches across the border in ...

27 Sep 2023

Rampant Nepal make cricket history, become first team to score over 300 in T20

Teenager Kushal Malla, batting number three, spearheaded the onslaught by crashing the fastest T20 international century, off 34 balls.

27 Sep 2023

Motorsport

Jorge Martin wins rain-suspended Japan MotoGP, Bagnaia second

Martin said he felt in strong command of his bike even in the rain, but was happy to collect the points and ready to move on to the next race. "I am s...

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UAE-based drivers eye success in SWS World Finals

Dubai: Two young UAE-based karting drivers have spoken of their determination to win on the world stage in the future after securing podium finishes i...

27 Sep 2023

Bezzecchi wins Indian MotoGP, Bagnaia crashes

Pole-starter Marco Bezzecchi won India's inaugural MotoGP in a near flawless race Sunday, but world champion Francesco Bagnaia crashed out after slipp...

24 Sep 2023

Vietnam to host inaugural Grand Prix in March 2024, H2O Racing announces

The People’s Committee of Binh Dinh province and the organising committee for the races are currently working on the timetable and list of activities ...

29 Aug 2023

Spa star Verstappen targets eighth win in row ahead of Dutch homecoming

After winning seven straight races and nine out of 11 this year, the Belgian-born defending double world champion, and runaway leader of this year's t...

27 Jul 2023

Pogacar bounces back to clinch victory at Tour de France's Stage 20

For Pogacar, this is his second stage win in this Tour de France, and tomorrow he will step on the second spot on the final podium, also wearing the w...

23 Jul 2023

Italian cycling teen hope dies after crashing during junior race in Austria

"Jacopo was an extraordinary boy with a bright future in sports and especially in life, and for this reason it hurts even more.” "There are no words t...

22 Jul 2023

Yas Island to host penultimate round of FIM World Supercross Championship

SX Global on Tuesday announced that Yas Island, Abu Dhabi will host the penultimate round of the FIM World Supercross Championship (WSX) in 2023. The ...

13 Jul 2023