Sports

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) Tuesday announced a groundbreaking multiyear partnership to host the first NBA games in the UAE. The preseason NBA games in Abu Dhabi beginning in 2022 will mark the first games between two …

The UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation has set a new Guinness World Record for the world’s largest Jiu-Jitsu lesson, after the successful coordination of an activation involving 2,700 Jiu-Jitsu athletes across 14 different sites across the UAE. The well-orchestrated event was created in collaboration with Palm Sports and the Brazil Pavilion at …

The Abu Dhabi Aquabike Team has recorded a new success for Emirati sports, with Rashid Al Mulla winning the title in the “Freestyle” category in the final round of the World Aquabike Championship, which was held in Kuwait. The championship, which ended yesterday evening, witnessed the participation of 52 bikers …

The UAE national Jiu-Jitsu team came through an intense final day on the mats to retain their Ju-Jitsu World Championship title at the Jiu-Jitsu Arena in Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Sports City. Leading the medal table heading into Thursday’s final day, the country’s elite adult athletes grabbed another four medals, two …

Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council (DSC), today met with Aleksander Ceferin, President of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), at Expo 2020 Dubai. The meeting, held in the presence of Mattar Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, highlighted the strong …

H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office, attended on Sunday the opening ceremony of the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship, taking place at the Jiu-Jitsu Arena in Zayed Sports City, until 11 November. The UAE team has …

Yas Marina Circuit was buzzing with excitement today, as aspiring triathletes, spectators and families gathered for the community events and races hosted by the World Triathlon Championships Series Abu Dhabi, presented by Daman. With community races for triathlon, duathlon, running, swimming and cycling race categories available for all ages and …

H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, today met with international cycling stars that participated in the Giro d‘Italia Criterium Dubai race, which was held at Expo 2020 Dubai on Saturday. The meeting was held in the presence of Mattar Al Tayer, Vice Chairman …

Special Olympics UAE has launched the Unified Champion Schools (UCS) programme for the 2021-2022 academic year with over 200 registered public and private schools across the UAE. UCS is a global school-based programme that aims to integrate students with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve an inclusive environment in education. …

Barcelona said on Saturday they had named former midfielder and captain Xavi Hernandez as head coach on a contract until 2024, following the sacking of Ronald Koeman.Reuters