Sports

Abu Dhabi will reinforce its status as the global home of Jiu-Jitsu in November with the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation (UAEJJF), the governing body of the sport in the emirates, hosting back-to-back mega events. The Jiu-Jitsu World Championship returns to Abu Dhabi’s Jiu Jitsu Arena from 3rd-11th November, bringing the world’s …

All family members aged six to 70 years old are now permitted to participate in the ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon on 26th November, with organizers Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC), and race title sponsor, the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) today confirming the newly expanded age categories. Oragnisers said …

The captain of the UAE Powerlifting Team, Faisal Al Ghais Al Zaabi, won the second place in the bench press competition at the World Powerlifting Championships being held in Sweden. Al Zaabi was awarded a silver medal in the 83 kg weight category, marking a new achievement for the UAE …

Cristiano Ronaldo intends to finish his career at Manchester United and could subsequently move into a coaching role which may see him overseeing his son’s progress. Ronaldo signed a two-year deal with an option for a third year when he rejoined United from Juventus last month and wants to carry …

H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, said that healthy competition between athletes, clubs and football companies drives greater excellence in the sporting field. H.H. Sheikh Mansour made these remarks during the fifth meeting of the Board of Directors of Dubai Sports Council, during …

Organiser, Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC), and race title sponsor, the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), have announced the race routes, prize purse and official T-shirt design for the third edition of the ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon, set to take place on Friday, 26th November.The announcement took place during …

The third Mai Dubai City Half Marathon, organised in cooperation with Dubai Sports Council, is all set for a thrilling return on 15th October, 2021, providing long-distance runners and fitness enthusiasts with a chance to compete in the classic 5km, a flat-and-fast 10km, and the ultimate 21-km challenge. To ensure …

Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) announced today that the World Triathlon Para Championships will be added to the event schedule at the upcoming World Triathlon Championship Series Abu Dhabi presented by Daman, which is set to take place on Yas Island on 5th and 6th November. The World Triathlon Para …

Special Olympics UAE launched its first 3×3 basketball tournament today, in collaboration with Jam Sports Academy, as part of its efforts to train and prepare Athletes for the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023. The tournament commenced today at Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination in Abu Dhabi and …

 His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, congratulated the UAE Paralympic team on winning three medals (gold, silver and bronze) at the 16th Summer Paralympic Games, which concluded earlier this week in Tokyo, Japan, and saw the participation of 4,400 athletes …