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Excitement at getting back on the mat and competing in the largest and most prestigious event on the global jiu-jitsu calendar is running high amongst international stars as they get ready to put the final touches on their preparation for the 12th edition of the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu …

Abu Dhabi Sports Council, with the Department of Health- Abu Dhabi & Abu Dhabi Public Health Center, applies precautionary & preventative measures after a suspected case of infection with Covid-19 among Al Wahda Club’s staff. Those in close contact were placed on a 14-day quarantine, with testing to be conducted …

 Great Britain’s David Hynes and Krisztina Vaczi of Hungary won the men’s and women’s title respectively, while Dare2Tri took the team crown at the Ironstar Indoor Triathlon, which was held at Max & Aegle Fitness Centre in Meydan. Supported by Dubai Sports Council, the Ironstar Indoor Triathlon saw a lively …

Lionel Messi said he will remain at Barcelona next season after performing a shock U-turn on his future. Messi had believed that a clause in his contract would allow him to leave for free this summer, but Barcelona and La Liga insist that his 700 million euro release clause would …

The UAE Football Association have decided to cancel football championship and festivals for children aged 11 years and below, according to the circular issued by the General Authority of Sports.

The UAE Football Association, in coordination with the UAE Pro League, decided to postpone the football season 2020-2021 until next October. This decision comes after consultation and coordination with the competent authorities in the country.

Dubai Municipality has announced that it has opened Mushrif Park to cyclists every day from 6 am to 9 pm free of charge. The move is part of the Municipality’s plan to provide special lanes in its parks for cycling enthusiasts and in implementation of the directives of H.H. Sheikh …

 Poland’s Sluzewiec Horse Race Track will, on Sunday, 30th August, 2020, host the Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup and Wathba Stallions Cup, while Royan Racecourse in France will host a fresh round of Wathba Stallions Cup. These equestrian events are held as part of the 12th edition of …

The upheaval at Barcelona continues with star striker Luis Suarez told he has no future at the club and that they wish to end his contract a year early. Suarez’s future at the Nou Camp has been cast into doubt among a raft of others as the Spanish giants lick …

Kingsley Coman headed Bayern Munich to a sixth Champions League title Sunday, scoring against boyhood club Paris Saint-Germain to seal a 1-0 victory in the first final to be played without fans. While Bayern won its first final since 2013, PSG has yet to lift the European Cup despite more …