News Desk DUBAI: As part of this year’s Dubai Fitness Challenge 30×30, Majid Al Futtaim is excited to announce the launch of its Fitness Hub at Tilal Al Ghaf, its flagship community in Dubai. The Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) is a month-long celebration of fitness and wellness, challenging people to complete 30 minutes of exercise daily for 30 days (30X30). …

Sport Desk DUBAI: The inaugural Eurasia T20I Cup, a landmark new cricket tournament featuring eight ICC associate member nations from Europe and Asia, has been officially announced. This first-of-its-kind tournament will bring together four European teams and four Asian teams annually to compete for top honors in the associate cricketing world. The inaugural edition, set to take place in Dubai …

DUBAI: As Official Global Airline Partner of the NBA and the inaugural title partner of the Emirates NBA Cup, Emirates is celebrating the arrival of the much-anticipated 2024-25 NBA season with a head-turning, nose-to-tail livery dedicated to the league. The livery captures the spirit of the Emirates and NBA marketing partnership and will begin making its way across the airline’s …

Sport Desk DUBAI: At this year’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, Emirates is helping set players up for success with its support for the 100% Cricket Future Leaders Programme which aims to provide more world-class development opportunities to aspiring female leaders in the sport. The 100% Cricket Campaign is dedicated to the promotion of women’s cricket, ever since its launch …

By Muhammad Rafiq LONDON: Triveni Continental Kings secured their second consecutive championship at the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League by defeating PBG Alaskan Knights in a gripping final. Triveni dominated the two-match series with a 13-7 victory as Black in the first match and a 9-7 win as White in the second. The triumph earned them the top prize of …

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 …