Namibia clinches UAE Netball Cup 2025 in Dubai, beating Singapore. The tournament boosts women’s sport and netball in the region. Dubai: Namibia triumphed at the inaugural UAE Netball Cup 2025, securing a thrilling 62–53 win over Singapore in the final held at Al Nasr Sports Hall, Dubai. The historic event, sanctioned by World Netball, marks […]
South Africa victory over Australia at Lord’s marks their first ICC World Test Championship title in 2025. Lords: South Africa sealed a momentous South Africa victory by defeating Australia in the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 at Lord’s, ending a 27-year wait for a global title. Aiden Markram’s stellar 136 guided the Proteas to […]
“TRYOUT: PLAN D” by Baseball United and TBS gives Japanese baseball prospects a chance to join a Dubai-based professional league. Airing from July 2025. Tokyo: Baseball United and Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS) have partnered to launch “TRYOUT: PLAN D,” a new reality competition that aims to discover top Japanese baseball prospects and offer them professional […]
Seven cricketing greats, including Dhoni, Amla, Mir, and Taylor, join the prestigious ICC Hall of Fame Class of 2025. London: In a grand celebration of cricket’s enduring legacy, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has inducted seven new legends into the ICC Hall of Fame, marking one of the most significant classes to date. Honoured at […]
Magnus Carlsen wins a record 7th Norway Chess title in a gripping 2025 finale, with Anna Muzychuk triumphing in the women’s event. Norway: Magnus Carlsen wins his seventh Norway Chess title, reaffirming his dominance in the world of elite chess. The 2025 tournament concluded in Stavanger with high drama as the World No. 1 faced […]
DENVER: Kuwait’s Nasser Borjaib is climbing his way into the Arab record books — literally. At the 2025 Climbing World Cup in Denver, the 24-year-old became the first Arab athlete to break the six-second barrier in speed climbing, scaling the official 15-metre wall in an astonishing 5.8 seconds. It’s a feat that’s not just impressive, […]
STAVANGER: Indian chess sensation and reigning World Champion Dommaraju Gukesh made headlines with a historic win over former world champion Magnus Carlsen in round six of Norway Chess 2025. The moment when Gukesh defeats Carlsen was met with applause and astonishment from the Stavanger crowd. The match, played in classical time control, marked the first […]
AMMAN: The UAE National Jiu-Jitsu Team kicked off its campaign at the 9th Asian Jiu-Jitsu Championship with a stellar performance, earning a total of seven medals. Competing at Prince Hamzah Hall in Al Hussein Youth City, Amman, the team—sponsored by Mubadala Investment Company—captured two golds, two silvers, and three bronze medals, underlining the nation’s dominance […]
DUBAI: The UAE has officially joined World Boxing, the global governing body formed to keep boxing within the Olympic Games. The UAE Boxing Federation is among 17 new national federations approved for membership, raising World Boxing’s total member nations to 106. This move reflects the UAE’s growing interest in boxing and its desire to become […]
AL AIN: The fourth edition of the UAE National MMA Championship will begin on May 24, 2025, at the ADNEC Centre Al Ain. Organised by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation, the event will welcome over 300 male and female fighters from across the country. Running from May 24 to May 25, the […]
Dubai hosts the inaugural UAE Netball Cup 2025, featuring six international teams. Witness rising talent and thrilling matches from 15–21 June. Dubai: The UAE Netball Cup 2025 marks Dubai’s debut as host of this elite women’s tournament, showcasing the sport’s rapid growth in the region. Organised by the UAE Netball Federation and Falcon and Associates, the event […]
