PARIS: The UAE Paralympic team concluded their impressive showing at the Paris 2024 Games with a fourth-place finish for both Maryam Al-Zeyoudi and Mohamed Khamis. The duo, representing athletics and weightlifting respectively, left their mark on the international stage. In the women’s shot put F40 final, Maryam Al-Zeyoudi shattered her personal best with a throw […]
Sir Bani Yas Island is set to host the first ever long-distance triathlon within the Middle East, Includes 3.8 km swim, 180 km cycle and 42.2 km run. Abu Dhabi: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, ADNEC Group has announced that the launch […]
ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) held its annual Falcon Beauty Contest on the fifth day of the event at the Arena, featuring some of the finest falcons. Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the event drew falcon enthusiasts from around the world. The competition […]
ZÜRICH: FIFA has revealed the emblem for the first 32-team FIFA Club World Cup, set to take place in the United States from 15th June to 13th July 2025. This will be the largest and most inclusive club football competition ever. The event will feature teams from all six continental confederations: AFC (Asia), CAF (Africa), […]
DUBAI: Tickets for the opening event of SailGP’s 2024/2025 Season calendar, the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix presented by P&O Marinas (23rd-24th November 2024) are now on sale. Set to be a flagship event on the Middle East sporting calendar, the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix presented by P&O Marinas will see all 11 national […]
New ballpark, located in Dubai, will be the first professional baseball field in the history of the Middle East and South Asia DUBAI: Baseball United, the first professional baseball league focused on the Middle East and South Asia, announced today its plans to build the first professional baseball field and ballpark in the history of […]
SHARJAH: H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, the Ruler of Sharjah, has approved the designs and location for the new Sports City in Sharjah. This upcoming city will include four sports complexes that will accommodate both team and individual sports. The announcement was made by Ali bin Shaheen Al Suwaidi, Head of the […]
LONDON: The iconic Lord’s stadium in London will be hosting the International Cricket Council (ICC) World Test Championship final from 11th June 2025. Asian News International (ANI) quoted an ICC statement as saying on Tuesday that the one-off Test will be played at the London venue from 11th to 15th June 2025, with 16 June […]
DUBAI: The Emirates Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation has announced that it will be hosting the First Arab Arm Wrestling Championship. The competition will feature 10 weight categories for both men and youth, with 150 athletes from 12 countries participating. Also read: Etihad Airways and Mumbai City FC team up in new partnership The championship will […]
ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways has secured a landmark multi-year deal to become the Official Front of Shirt Sponsor for Mumbai City FC, starting from the 2024-25 football season. This significant partnership underscores Etihad’s commitment to enhancing its presence in the Indian market, celebrating its 20-year history of flying to India. Mumbai City FC, a prominent […]
PARIS: Majid Al Usaimi, President of the Asian Paralympic Committee and Governing Board member of the International Paralympic Committee, has emphasised that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in para sports represents a future trend that the International Paralympic Committee will base its upcoming plans and initiatives upon. Speaking to Emirates News Agency (WAM) on […]
