Sport Desk FUJAIRAH: We are pleased to declare the acknowledgement of the WTT Juniors J60 Fujairah tournament, scheduled for January 8, 2024, at the esteemed Tennis in Country Club, as a distinguished occasion within the international junior tennis circuit. The WTT Juniors J60 Fujairah tournament has established a notable distinction among comparable events, setting a high standard for execution within …

LONDON: In a surprising turn of events, upGrad Mumba Masters delivered a shocking defeat to tournament leaders PBG Alaskan Knights 10-9, disrupting their path to direct qualification for the finals. The win revived Mumba’s hopes of reaching the knockout stage themselves. The seventh day of the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League saw PBG, playing as Black, play against Mumba Masters, …

DUBAI: As the Global Partner and Official Airline of the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup – Emirates rolled out the red carpet to welcome onboard the oldest trophy in international sport – the America’s Cup, carrying it from Auckland to Barcelona via Dubai. The Americas Cup trophy touched down in the coastal city of Barcelona on 6 October, as fans flood …

Sport Desk LONDON: On day four, the Knights narrowly edged out the Alpine SG Pipers with a 9–7 score, despite their top player, Anish Giri, blundering a piece and losing to Magnus Carlsen in just 20 minutes. With 15 match points and 58 game points, the Alaskan Knights maintain a commanding lead, making the league increasingly feel like a one-horse …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: The Dubai International Stadium hosted its 100th T20I on Sunday (yesterday) afternoon when India took on Pakistan in an ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Group A clash. The historic occasion was marked by a special plaque unveiling and cake cutting ceremony at the stadium which was attended by Emirates Cricket Board Chairman Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak …

DUBAI: The UAE has made history by winning the 2nd position in First Global Challenge (FGC) – billed as the Olympics of Robotics – among 193 countries in Athens, Greece! For the first time since its inception, the UAE’s Team at the First Global Challenge (FGC) has made history by securing a Silver Medal in the World Ranking. This milestone …

Web Desk DUBAI: Binghatti, the leading Emirati real estate developer has signed a sponsorship agreement with Shabab Al Ahli Football Club, one of the UAE’s top professional football teams. The sponsorship, will see Binghatti’s logo featured on the club’s team jerseys, with the company becoming the title sponsor for the UAE football club starting from the 2024-2025 season. This partnership …

LONDON: Day two at the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League Season 2 featured a highly anticipated duel between league favorites, the Alpine Sg Pipers, and reigning champions, the Triveni Continental Kings. The Pipers, playing with the white pieces, entered the match with three points after defeating the Ganges Grandmasters on day one. Triveni, meanwhile, were looking to bounce back from …

LONDON: In a unique sports event, many of the world’s strongest chess players have gathered in London for the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League, the only professional sports league where men and women compete together on mixed-gender teams. Created as a joint venture between Indian tech giant Tech Mahindra and the International Chess Federation (FIDE), the league aims to bring chess to millions of fans …

Sport Desk DUBAI: The second edition of the DP World International League T20 Development Tournament will begin at the ICC Academy Oval 1 on Sunday, 6 October. Like last year, six teams will compete in the 18-match tournament that will be played on a single-league basis. The teams were selected via a draft last week – each of the six sides …