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Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah
Al-Attiyah leads from Sainz after opening Desert Stage of Hail Baja 1
HAIL — Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah edged into a lead of 2min 50sec over Carlos Sainz after the opening 251.81km Radifah selective section of Hail Baja 1, round four of the FIA World Cup for Cross-Country Bajas, on Friday.The two triple Dakar winners were the quickest duo through the latter sections of the stage with the Toyota Hilux driver snatching the stage win from his Mini Buggy rival.Sainz’s teammate and Dakar legend Stéphane Peterhansel rounded off the podium places after an early puncture, the Frenchman pushing local star Yazeed Al-Rajhi down to fourth place in the second of the Toyotas.Overnight leader Al-Attiyah said: “It was a very good day for us and we start in a good position behind Carlos and we were fighting with Carlos. Last 40km we are together and he touch us two...
December 11, 2020

Al-Attiyah leads from Sainz after opening Desert Stage of Hail Baja 1

Victor Perez of France tees off on the 1st hole during Day One of the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates on Dec. 10, 2020 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Andrew Redington)
Victor Perez takes the lead with fast finish at DP World Tour Championship
DUBAI, UAE — A back nine of 32 propelled Victor Perez to an opening five under par 67 and a one shot lead after the first day of the DP World Tour Championship, Dubai.Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre, English past champion Matthew Fitzpatrick and South Africa’s Erik Van Rooyen all posted four under par 68s to sit in second place while former Race to Dubai winners Tommy Fleetwood and Martin Kaymer, Finland’s Sami Välimäki and England’s Tyrrell Hatton posted 69s.Frenchman Perez went out in one under and quickly picked up shots on holes ten and 11 before further gains on 14 and 17 saw him get to five under, and he plans on maintaining an aggressive approach for the rest of the week.“In the position I’m in, I have nothing to lose and I have everything to gain,” said Perez, who...
December 10, 2020

Victor Perez takes the lead with fast finish at DP World Tour Championship

Prince Khalid Al-Faisal flags Saleh Al-Saif from the start.
FIA Baja titles up for grabs as ‘Hail Rally Toyota 2020’ gets under way
HAIL — The ‘Hail Rally Toyota 2020’ roared into life at Al-Maghwat on Thursday afternoon and the forthcoming back-to-back desert rounds of the FIA World Cup for Cross-Country Bajas will decide the outcome of the various off-road championships.Fifty-four FIA cars, 27 motorcycles, 25 quads and one truck and over 30 additional cars competing in a National Rally were scheduled to be flagged away from the ceremonial start by Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation (SAMF) President Prince Khalid Bin Sultan Al-Abdullah Al-Faisal in the company of distinguished guests and members of the FIA cross-country community.Dutchman Bernhard Ten Brinke will start the opening selective section on Friday morning with a 1.5-point over Russian Vladimir Vasilyev in the FIA Baja Drivers’ Championship....
December 10, 2020

FIA Baja titles up for grabs as ‘Hail Rally Toyota 2020’ gets under way

Troon Abu Dhabi - Charity Day
Troon Abu Dhabi associates complete 72-holes in a day raising funds charity
ABU DHABI, UAE — In November, three teams of Troon associates and two member teams completed every single hole of golf in the Troon Abu Dhabi portfolio in one day to raise awareness for Prostate Cancer & Men’s Health. To date, the team have raised AED10,947 for the chosen charity, Friends of Cancer Patients & Shanab.The Friends of Cancer Patients charity (FOCP) is a non-profit organization supporting cancer patients since 1999. The FOCP was founded under the directives and patronage of Sheika Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi and is highly committed to helping cancer patients and their families get through the long and arduous journey of cancer treatment irrespective of their nationality, gender, age, religion or ethnicity.The 15 golfers completed rounds at the three Abu Dhabi...
December 09, 2020

Troon Abu Dhabi associates complete 72-holes in a day raising funds charity

Patrick Reed
Race to Dubai set for thrilling climax at DP World Tour Championship
DUBAI — Major players have touched down in Dubai as an elite field will close out the 2020 European Tour season at the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates, where a Race to Dubai winner will be crowned on Sunday afternoon.2018 Masters winner Patrick Reed is in pole position in the rankings and a host of stars lie ready to strike, including tournament debutant Collin Morikawa — winner of the US PGA Championship in August — and former Race to Dubai winner Tommy Fleetwood.Reed sits 460 points ahead of second placed Fleetwood, but with 2,000 points on offer for the winner of the tournament, mathematically any of the leading 60 available players on the Race to Dubai Rankings, plus Joost Luiten in 72nd position, could become Race to Dubai Champion with victory.American Reed...
December 09, 2020

Race to Dubai set for thrilling climax at DP World Tour Championship

Nasser Al-Attiyah performs during SS4 of Rally Andalucia in Villamartin, Spain on Oct. 10, 2020. — courtesy Kin Marcin/Red Bull Content Pool
Opening Baja of ‘Hail Rally Toyota 2020’ gets under way on Thursday evening
HAIL — The first of two back-to-back Baja events running under the ‘Hail Rally Toyota 2020’ banner gets under way at Al-Maghwat on the outskirts of Hail city from 16.00hrs on Thursday evening. The three-day event will mark the fourth round of the 2020 FIA World Cup for Cross-Country Bajas and finishes on Saturday afternoon.The Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation (SAMF) has confirmed that, subject to technical checks and last minute changes, 54 FIA cars, 27 motorcycles, 25 quads and one truck will take part in the main event with 35 additional vehicles competing in a National Rally.Toyota Gazoo Racing’s Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah won the Hail International Rally in 2009 with a BMW X3CC and in 2011 with a Volkswagen Race Touareg. He starts as one of the pre-event favorites to...
December 09, 2020

Opening Baja of ‘Hail Rally Toyota 2020’ gets under way on Thursday evening

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Robert Lewandowski, and Mohammed Salah are among the four confirmed finalists for the upcoming Dubai Globe Soccer Awards scheduled to be held in Dubai on Dec. 27. — WAM photo
Ronaldo, Messi, Salah nominated for Globe Soccer Awards
DUBAI — Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Robert Lewandowski, and Mohammed Salah are among the four confirmed finalists for the upcoming Dubai Globe Soccer Awards scheduled to be held here on Dec. 27. For the first time in more than ten years, the finalists were completely chosen by the fans. Soccer fans from around the world voted for their favorite international players, clubs, coaches, and agents, indicating the international names in the seven categories. The winner of the eighth category — the Player Career Award — will be announced on the evening itself. Due to the global impact of Covid-19, this year’s Dubai Globe Soccer Awards will be a special edition, highlighting 2020’s top talent alongside legendary players, clubs, and agents from the past 20 years. For the first...
December 08, 2020

Ronaldo, Messi, Salah nominated for Globe Soccer Awards

Captain of Team Sultan receives the winning trophy
Team Sultan thumps Team Warrior to lift MYDF Trophy
By Syed Mussarat KhalilSaudi GazetteJEDDAH — The Memon Youth Development Forum (MYDF) here engaged the youth of the Memon community in physical activities as well as sports while following strict precautions and protocols.The MYDF hosted a 10-over cricket match recently at the Kingdom Sports Complex Bani Malik between two teams, Team Sultan and Team Warrior, from the Memon community.Team Sultan won the toss batted first, scored 113 runs in the allotted 10 overs. Mohammad Umair and Imran Amin batted very well.In pursuit of the target, Team Warrior’s captain Talha Gaya started the innings. Middle-order batsman Mustafa Taloo showed the essence of brilliant batting and entertained the fans by hitting high sixes.Rafiq Bhamla got his valuable wicket. Irfan Bakhshi took the match to the last...
December 08, 2020

Team Sultan thumps Team Warrior to lift MYDF Trophy

Aces, DK, M Eagles, Gladiators, P Zalmi prevail; CSG surprise R Jurana in Ace Travel Saudi Cup
JEDDAH — Aces, Deccan Knights, Makkah Eagles, Jeddah Gladiators and Pak Zalmi prevailed with wins over their respective opponents while Center Systems surprised Royal Jurana with a big win; Adnan Ayub (112) of CSG cracked his second century in succession, Asad (45 runs and 4 for 31) of Pak Zalmi fine all round stint, Piazh (6 for 28) superb bowling, and half centuries by Shaad (65) of Aces, Nasir (64) of Royal Jurana, Mazhar (63) of Deccan Knights, Farooq (59) of Aces, Saeed (56) of Pak Zalmi were the highlights of the 7th week matches of Ace Travel Saudi Cup sponsored by Ace Travel & Tours and organized by Jeddah Cricket Association under auspices of Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation.Adnan Ayub brilliant unbeaten century 112 runs — his second in successive matches enabled CSG thrash...
December 08, 2020

Aces, DK, M Eagles, Gladiators, P Zalmi prevail; CSG surprise R Jurana in Ace Travel Saudi Cup

Nasser Al-Attiyah performs at SS1of Rally Andalucia in Villamartin, Spain on Oct. 7, 2020. — courtesy Kin Marcin/Red Bull
Mini and Toyota teams top impressive international field for Bajas in Hail
HAIL — Fifty-four cars, one truck, 27 motorcycles, 25 quads and 35 additional cars running in a National category will take part in the two Hail Bajas that will run on Dec. 10-12 and 14-16 as the fourth and fifth counting rounds for the 2020 FIA World Cup for Cross-Country Bajas running under the ‘Hail Rally Toyota 2020’ banner.The Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation (SAMF) announced the impressive entry on Saturday and competitors are now arriving in the Kingdom from as far afield as Russia, the European Union, Eastern Europe and other countries in the Middle East to tackle the two three-day events over challenging desert routes through the An Nafud desert. Two additional FIA entries will join the field for the second of the Bajas.Russian driver Vladimir Vasilyev (Mini) and...
December 08, 2020

Mini and Toyota teams top impressive international field for Bajas in Hail

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