Dubai Sports Council Brings Together Sporting Icons Khabib Nurmagomedov, Sania Mirza, and Patrice Evra Alongside Harbhajan Singh to Elevate Dubai’s Global Sports Presence Sport Desk DUBAI: Dubai Sports Council has announced the appointment of Indian cricket legend Harbhajan Singh as Sports Ambassador for Dubai, marking a significant step in the emirate’s commitment to developing its sporting infrastructure and culture. The …

Sport Desk DUBAI: His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline & Group and NBA legend James Worthy met today at Emirates Group Headquarters to tip off the Emirates NBA Cup 2024, which starts today. Worthy brought the NBA Cup to mark the occasion, as Emirates celebrates the arrival of the much-anticipated tournament.  During …

DUBAI: His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, crowned the maiden men’s and women’s champions of the inaugural Dubai Premier Padel P1 at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium on Sunday evening. Sheikh Mansoor presented winners’ trophies to Arturo Coello and Agustin Tapia and Bea Gonzalez and Delfina Brea Senesi as the …

By Muhammad Rafiq MANAMA: HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa inaugurates World Padel Academy’s first facility in Bahrain, further expanding WPA’s network across the Gulf region. This significant milestone in WPA’s expansion reinforces its dedication to advancing the sport of padel in the region. To commemorate the occasion, the new branch was inaugurated with the esteemed presence of HH …

Sport Desk DUBAI: The DP World ILT20 Schools Cup 2024 reaches an exciting milestone as it enters the quarter final stage, with eight schools qualifying from their respective pools across the UAE. From the Abu Dhabi pools, Cambridge High School and Abu Dhabi Indian School – Al Muroor have earned their places. In Dubai, the advancing schools include Dubai College, …

KARACHI: The Sindh Ju-Jitsu Association is honored to announce His Excellency Bakheet Ateeq Al-Romaithi, Consul General of the United Arab Emirates in Karachi, as the new Patron-in-Chief of the Association. His Excellency graciously accepted the role, marking a significant step forward for the development of Jiu-Jitsu and martial arts in the region. In his new role, H.E. Bakheet Ateeq Al-Romaithi …

DUBAI: The esports competition between universities across the MENA region is about to start in the UAE. College students from all over the country may be part of UNIVERSITY Esports, which brings a lot of novelties for its upcoming 2024/25 season: new tournaments and educational experiences are awaiting for pupils! Registrations for the first split are already open. Youth interested …

DUBAI: The “One Day Indoor Street Cricket Tournament,” organized by the Memon Leadership Forum UAE Chapter, took place on October 27, 2024, at the Aktiv Nations Sports Complex in Dubai, UAE. This high-energy event, branded as a “One Day Mega Clash,” brought together enthusiastic teams and sponsors for a thrilling day of cricket. Event Highlights: Participating Teams: Tournament Results: The …

Sport Desk HONG KONG: The fireworks continued in the Hong Kong Sixes 2024 on the final day of the tournament. Sri Lanka were crowned champions after they defeated neighbours Pakistan by 3 wickets. Being out into bat, Pakistan were bowled out for 72 in 5.2 overs. Muhammad Akhlaq top-scored with 48 off 20. Later, Pakistan bowlers did create some pressure …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: SQUATWOLF, the leading homegrown gym-wear fitness brand has officially opened its first-ever flagship store in the iconic Dubai Mall. For the first time in UAE, gym goers and fitness enthusiasts who have previously been procuring SQUATWOLF products online would get the opportunity to set foot in a physical store to explore products of their choice. SQUATWOLF …