London: The Global Chess League, a joint venture between FIDE and Tech Mahindra, is all set for the second season as 30 of the world’s best chess players were handpicked by six franchises during the Player Draft held on Sunday in New Delhi. Following the huge success of the inaugural edition in Dubai last year, […]
ABU DHABI: The UAE Muay Thai Open Championship started today in Abu Dhabi and will run until 11th August 2024 at the Space 42 Arena in Al Raha Beach. This exciting event is organised by the UAE Muay Thai and Kickboxing Federation and has brought together 551 fighters from 47 national clubs. On the first […]
ABU DHABI: The FIM World Supercross Championship (WSX) is coming back to Abu Dhabi for the second year in a row. The exciting event will take place on Wednesday, 4th December 2024, at the Etihad Arena. It promises to deliver thrilling off-road motorcycle racing under the night sky, showcasing some of the best riders on […]
Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem smashes men’s javelin Olympic record PARIS: In the men’s javelin throw final at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Arshad Nadeem delivered an impressive performance on his second attempt breaking the Olympic record. His throw was not only spectacular but also officially recorded, marking a significant achievement in the event. Neeraj Chopra, the defending […]
MAKHACHKALA: The chess world was stunned when a Russian chess champion, Amina Abakarova, was caught trying to poison her childhood rival. She allegedly covered her opponent’s chess pieces with mercury, a highly toxic substance, before a tournament in Makhachkala, southern Russia. Amina Abakarova, 43, is now facing possible imprisonment after security cameras captured her tampering […]
PARIS: Lately, many Olympic athletes have fallen sick after swimming in the Seine River, sparking concerns about the water quality. The Seine, flowing through the heart of Paris, is a famous landmark, but it might not be the healthiest place for a swim. The issue seems to be linked to the water quality. Despite efforts […]
DUBAI: Emirates and the FA Cup are extending their partnership for four more years, starting from the 2024/25 season. This extension shows Emirates’ continued support for the FA Cup, a partnership that began in 2015 and has been very successful. Every season, more than 700 clubs and 10,000 players compete in the FA Cup, which […]
PARIS: Omar Al Marzooqi, rider of the UAE national show jumping team, concluded his participation in the 33rd Olympic Games. He finished among the Top 20 riders, after qualifying among 30 out of 75 riders for the finals. Al Marzooqi, finished with 8 faults in a time of 83.38 seconds, ranking 19th, as the youngest […]
At the 2024 Paris Olympics, winners will get more than just a medal. When they stand on the podium to celebrate their achievements, they are also receiving a special gold box alongside their medals. So, what’s in this gold box?The box, which is about 40 centimetres wide, holds the official poster for this year’s Games. […]
ABU DHABI: UAE Muay Thai Open Championship is going to feature 551 fighters from 47 national clubs, including male and female participants aged 8 to 23, competing in 12 weight categories. This championship is set to take place from August 9 to 11, 2024, with weigh-ins and medical checks on August 8. Preliminary rounds is […]
The organisers of the Paris 2024 Olympics have promised that these games will be the greenest in history. They plan to run entirely on renewable energy, serve mostly locally grown food, and drastically reduce single-use plastic, which has been a major issue in previous Olympics. Observers see the Paris Olympics as a test for whether […]
