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Veliefendi Racecourse in Istanbul, Republic of Türkiye will host the twelfth leg of the UAE President’s Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses tomorrow, Sunday 6th September 2026, within the calendar of the 33rd edition of the Prestigious Cup, with nine horses representing elite Turkish and European studs taking part. The Cup …

The AJP Tour Asia Continental Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026 – GI opened today at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi, organised by Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro (AJP), with more than 2,000 male and female athletes from 90 countries. Sponsored by EDGE Group, the three-day championship runs until 6th September and features amateur, …

Bahraini Al-Nassr opened the second round of the International Youth Volleyball Tournament by securing their second consecutive victory, defeating Qatari Al-Rayyan 3–0. The tournament, organised by Al Ain Club under the patronage of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, in strategic partnership with the Abu Dhabi Sports …

Argentine legend Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from Argentina duty after winning 207 caps. The 39-year-old, who made his Argentina debut in 2005, won the World Cup in 2022 and was a runner-up this summer and in 2014. He also secured two Copa América titles. Messi wrote in a …

The UAE is strategically scaling up its high-profile alliances with premier international sports federations and elite global institutions to fast-track home-grown talent onto podiums worldwide. Capitalising on state-of-the-art infrastructure and a stacked calendar of world-class events, the nation continues to deepen ties across the sporting spectrum. Football leads the push …

The Kazan International Racecourse in the Republic of Tatarstan will host the Russia leg of the UAE President’s Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses tomorrow, Sunday 30th August 2026, within the calendar of the 33rd edition, held in conjunction with the 36th National Day Festival of the Republic of Tatarstan. The …

Moscow is set to host the Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Grand Slam on 29th and 30th August as part of the 2026-2027 season. The two-day tournament at Dynamo Sports Academy will feature 1,220 male and female athletes from 32 countries, including 85 black belts. The event brings together competitors from a …

The UAE Youth Muay Thai Team has returned from the 2026 Arab Muay Thai Youth Championship in Libya with 11 medals, including two gold, six silver and three bronze, across age categories from 10 to 17 years. The performance reflects the readiness of the UAE’s next generation of Muay Thai …

Smouha Club from Egypt were crowned champions of the Fatima Bint Mubarak Academy Volleyball Cup for Ladies 2026 after a 3-0 victory over the Fatima Bint Mubarak Academy Volleyball Team in the final, held yesterday at the Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy in Abu Dhabi. The tournament was held …

The Zayed Charity Run successfully concluded its second edition in Rio de Janeiro yesterday, bringing together more than 2000 runners from Rio de Janeiro, alongside 50 runners from the UAE at Flamengo Beach in a vibrant celebration of sport, community and humanitarian giving. Professional athletes, amateur runners, families and participants …