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UAE Team Emirates’ Davide Formolo took his first win of the season with a 60km solo attack in stage 3 of the Criterium du Dauphine.
Formolo on fire with emphatic stage win in Criterium Du Dauphine
PARIS — After narrowly missing out on a victory at Strade Bianche, UAE Team Emirates’ Davide Formolo took his first win of the season with a 60km solo attack in stage 3 of the Criterium du Dauphine.The Italian national champion was able to make the early breakaway with a small but strong contingent of riders who worked together to keep the peloton at bay over a series of challenging climbs.As the group of nine worked their way up the penultimate ascent on the Col du Madeleine, Formolo made his move — exploding into action with powerful attack that his rivals couldn’t match.He started the final climb to Saint-Martin-de-Belleville with a five minute lead but with GC leaders Jumbo-Visma keen to put their rivals under pressure, Formolo had to fight for every second as he battled up the...
August 15, 2020

Formolo on fire with emphatic stage win in Criterium Du Dauphine

Suresh Raina, left, and M.S. Dhoni during their hey days.
Dhoni, Raina retire from international cricket
NEW DELHI — Indian cricketing star Mahendra Singh Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket on Saturday, as he brought the curtain down on his distinguished 15-year career when he announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.Dhoni, however, will continue to play for Chennai Super Kings in IPL. The 13th edition of the tournament will begin from Sept. 19 in the UAE.Following Dhoni into retirement was another Indian star Suresh Raina, who took to Instagram to announce his retirement from international cricket.Raina joined Dhoni, who had earlier announced that he will no longer play international cricket. Both Raina and Dhoni will represent the Chennai Super Kings in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League that starts next month in the UAE.Raina posted a...
August 15, 2020

Dhoni, Raina retire from international cricket

Buti Al Nuaimi of the UAE and Pia Hansske of Germany were fastest in their respective categories in the DXB Snow Run at Ski Dubai, Mall of the Emirates, on Friday morning.
Emirati Al Nuaimi, Gemany’s Hansske top in the DXB Snow Run at Ski Dubai
DUBAI — Buti Al Nuaimi of the UAE and Pia Hansske of Germany were fastest in their respective categories in the DXB Snow Run at Ski Dubai, Mall of the Emirates, on Friday morning.Organized by Dubai Sports Council in cooperation with Ski Dubai as the opening act of the two-day ‘DXB Snow Week’, the DXB Snow Run saw a vibrant collection of men and women, representing 46 different nationalities, turn the venue into a carnival despite the early Friday morning start.The runners started streaming in as early as 5:30 a.m., with the first wave starting at 6:30 a.m., the second at 7:15 a.m. and the third at 8:00 a.m. Saeed Hareb, secretary general of Dubai Sports Council (DSC), flagged off the race, alongside Mohammad El Etri, director of Majid Al Futtaim Global Snow, and Nasser Aman Al Rahma,...
August 14, 2020

Emirati Al Nuaimi, Gemany’s Hansske top in the DXB Snow Run at Ski Dubai

Champions League qualification battle heating-up
Still plenty to play for in Saudi Pro League
RIYADH — With only six rounds remaining until the curtain closes on the longest-ever Saudi Pro League (SPL) season, there’s still plenty to play for on both ends of the table. The first two rounds since the restart did not disappoint and were filled with excitement and shock results, giving the fans the perfect dose of football after many months of absence.As we approach the start of Round 25 Friday afternoon, we take a close look at the top five things SPL fans needs to know ahead of the round’s first match Al Fateh and Abha.Winner takes allDraws have not been an option so far with teams going all out in the remaining rounds in hope to achieve their objectives and bring joy to their supporters at home. In the opening 16 matches since the restart, just one draw was recorded between...
August 13, 2020

Still plenty to play for in Saudi Pro League

AFC
Qualifying matches for World Cup 2022, Asian Cup 2023 rescheduled
KUALA LUMPUR — In light of the current COVID-19 situation in many countries, the World football governing body FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have jointly decided that the upcoming qualifying matches for the FIFA World Cup 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023, originally scheduled to take place during the international match windows in October and November 2020, will be rescheduled to 2021.In a statement released Thursday and posted in its official website, AFC said: "With the aim of protecting the health and safety of all participants, FIFA and the AFC will continue to work together to closely monitor the situation in the region and to identify new dates for the respective qualifying matches.“Further details on the new dates for the next round of qualifying matches...
August 13, 2020

Qualifying matches for World Cup 2022, Asian Cup 2023 rescheduled

Lucas di Grassi
René Rast scores straight away in Formula E
BERLIN — Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler scored points with both cars in the first race of Formula E after the break of more than five months. Lucas di Grassi showed one of his typical comeback drives after a botched qualifying session. DTM champion René Rast scored a point straight away in his first race for Audi in the electric racing series.Lucas di Grassi already lost the chance for a top result in qualifying. After setting strong times in the first two sectors of the track, the Brazilian made a mistake in the last sector. Instead of qualifying for the “Super Pole” of the top six, di Grassi found himself back in 20th position on the grid. “In Formula E, you can’t achieve anything without taking risks,” said di Grassi. “It was my mistake, for which I apologized to the team...
August 12, 2020

René Rast scores straight away in Formula E

Registrations for the Professionals and Masters categories at the ADWPJJC are now open.
ADWPJJC 2020 returns to Abu Dhabi in November
ABU DHABI — The UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation (UAEJFF) has announced that the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship (ADWPJJC) 2020 will be held from Nov. 18-21 at the Jiu-Jitsu Arena in the UAE capital.The 12th edition of the largest and most prestigious event on the global jiu-jitsu calendar was scheduled to run in April, however, the outbreak of COVID-19 resulted in the postponement of live sport worldwide.The UAEJFF pioneered a return to live competitive sport in the Middle East in May with a closed training camp and two competitions for the country’s elite athletes, and ADWPJCC 2020 has now been confirmed for its November showcase.The championship will take place in adherence to stringent local and federal health and safety guidelines with the wellbeing of athletes,...
August 11, 2020

ADWPJJC 2020 returns to Abu Dhabi in November

DXB Snow Run takes place at Ski Dubai in the Mall of the Emirates this Friday morning.
46 nations will be represented at the Dubai Snow Run
DUBAI — When the DXB Snow Run takes place at Ski Dubai in the Mall of the Emirates this Friday morning, a total of 46 nations will be represented at the start line with a big number of the participants being Emiratis and tourists.Open to men and women aged 18-62 years, the 3km DXB Snow Run is a part of the ‘DXB Snow Week’ and is being organized by Dubai Sports Council in cooperation with Ski Dubai. The Run will take place on Aug. 14, with the first group starting the race at 6.30 a.m. and the final group at 8.30 a.m.On Aug. 15, day two of DXB Snow Week, participants will have the opportunity to take part in ski and snowboard competitions. Billed as the “Return to Safe Sport” competition, the ski and snowboard event is open to all competent racers, freestyle skiers and...
August 11, 2020

46 nations will be represented at the Dubai Snow Run

Former Italy and Inter Milan goalkeeper Walter Zenga and Brazilian futsal legend Falcao have saluted Dubai Sports Council (DSC) and Dubai World Trade Centre.
Zenga, Falcao laud DSC for ‘amazing’ facilities
DUBAI – Former Italy and Inter Milan goalkeeper Walter Zenga and Brazilian futsal legend Falcao have saluted Dubai Sports Council (DSC) and Dubai World Trade Centre for the “amazing” facilities at Dubai Sports World after visiting the teeming venue, which offers enthusiasts an opportunity to practice and play sports in a secure, safe and air-conditioned facility in the harshest part of the summer.Housed in DWTC’s Za’abeel Halls 4, 5 and 6 – a 15,000sqm self-contained and exclusive space with a separate parking facility — the 10th edition of Dubai Sports World is hosting pitches and courts catering to eight different sports: football, basketball, cricket, badminton, tennis, volleyball, padel tennis and table tennis.The halls have been buzzing with activity since DSW opened its...
August 11, 2020

Zenga, Falcao laud DSC for ‘amazing’ facilities

Pogacar to lead UAE Team Emirates at the Dauphine
DUBAI — The Criterium du Dauphine (Aug. 12–16) has traditionally been seen as the last big stage race ahead of the Tour de France, where riders look to test their form and asses their opposition.This year’s 72nd edition — which finishes two weeks before the Tour — has been reduced from eight to five days, but still packs a punch with three mountain, one medium mountain and one hilly stage squeezed into 795kms of testing terrain.Tadej Pogacar will lead a seven-man squad with support in the high ground from Davide Formolo, David de la Cruz and his fellow Slovenian Jan Polanc. With 27 climbs, and challenging uphill finishes at the end of each stage, this is a tour that will favor Pogacar’s characteristics and riding style.The Norwegian trio of Vegard Stake Laengen, Sven Erik...
August 11, 2020

Pogacar to lead UAE Team Emirates at the Dauphine

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