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 Golf Saudi has confirmed that Pablo Larrazábal is the latest professional player to join their ranks as an international golfing ambassador.
Golf Saudi picks Pablo Larrazábal as ambassador
RIYADH — Golf Saudi has confirmed that Pablo Larrazábal is the latest professional player to join their ranks as an international golfing ambassador. The in-form Spaniard joins his fellow compatriot Adri Arnaus from the European Tour and Britain’s Amy Boulden and Sweden’s Camilla Lennarth from the Ladies European Tour, in representing Golf Saudi in its extensive efforts to promote the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia internationally as an exceptional golfing nation.Born in Barcelona, Pablo Larrazábal started playing golf aged five and under the tutelage of his mother, went onto become a scratch handicapper. He has been a prominent figure on the European Tour for over a decade and burst onto the scene in his rookie season. Playing in 28 events and making 17 cuts, Larrazábal went on to earn...
July 21, 2020

Golf Saudi picks Pablo Larrazábal as ambassador

Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, chairman of Dubai Sports Council (DSC), has praised the resilience of Dubai’s innovative sports sector as it bounces back from COVID-19 pandemic during a DSC board meeting.
Sheikh Mansoor praises resilience of Dubai’s sports sector, reviews post COVID-19 plans
DUBAI — Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, chairman of Dubai Sports Council (DSC), has praised the resilience of Dubai’s innovative sports sector as it bounces back from COVID-19 pandemic.Dubai’s sports sector has seen a gradual return to normalcy in recent weeks, with DSC taking a staggered, safety-first approach in opening up the sports sector, before finally giving permission to the marine sport sector last month to organize competitions.Dubai’s diverse community welcomed the opening of the sports sector. The Emirate’s sports centers, fitness clubs and academies have been bustling with activity since the reopening, with attendance numbers almost matching pre-COVID figures.“Sports in Dubai is not just a recreational and health activity, but it is a way of life...
July 17, 2020

Sheikh Mansoor praises resilience of Dubai’s sports sector, reviews post COVID-19 plans

A virtual forum is being organized by the Women’s Sports Committee of Dubai Sports Council (DSC) to discuss the challenges being faced by women’s sport in the times of COVID-19.
Tunisia’s Boubakri, Frenchwoman Georges to take part in Women’s Sports Committee forum
DUBAI — Tunisian fencer Ines Boubakri, winner of a bronze medal at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, and Frenchwoman Laura Georges, one of the top stars of international women’s football, will headline a virtual forum being organized by the Women’s Sports Committee of Dubai Sports Council (DSC) to discuss the challenges being faced by women’s sport in the times of COVID-19.The “International Forum for Women and Sports” will take place on July 22, between 11 a.m. and 12.30 p.m., on video conferencing app Zoom, and will feature a number of prominent UAE and regional advocates and officials of women’s sports.The include Sheikha Shamsa Bint Hasher Al Maktoum, board member of the UAE Volleyball Association, Mouza Ibrahim Mohamed Al Suwaidi, undersecretary at the UAE Ministry of...
July 17, 2020

Tunisia’s Boubakri, Frenchwoman Georges to take part in Women’s Sports Committee forum

Fadi El Khatib, one of the biggest stars of Asian basketball, lauded Dubai Sports Council (DSC) for reopening Dubai’s sports sector and allowing sports enthusiasts of all age and ability to get back to practicing and playing sports in a top-class, air-conditioned facility.
Lebanese legend El Khatib praises ‘amazing’ DSC, DWTC initiative
DUBAI — Fadi El Khatib, one of the biggest stars of Asian basketball, lauded Dubai Sports Council (DSC) for reopening Dubai’s sports sector and allowing sports enthusiasts of all age and ability to get back to practicing and playing sports in a top-class, air-conditioned facility like Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).The Lebanese also saluted DSC and DWTC for the safety measures in place at Dubai Sports World, which ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone involved, and allow visitors to play or train in a completely secure and safe space.El Khatib’s newly-launched Champs Ahead Basketball Academy is a part of Dubai Sports World this year, and the 40-year-old has been impressed with the facility and the safety protocols in place.“This is our first time at Dubai Sports...
July 17, 2020

Lebanese legend El Khatib praises ‘amazing’ DSC, DWTC initiative

UAEJJF to host Jiu-Jitsu Camp Championship on Saturday.
UAEJJF to host jiu-jitsu championship on Saturday
ABU DHABI — The UAE’s premier jiu-jitsu clubs will renew their rivalry at the Jiu-Jitsu Camp Championship, organised by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation (UAEJJF) — the governing body for the sport in the Emirates, which will see more than 130 players take to the mats on Saturday (July 18) at the Jiu-Jitsu Arena in Abu Dhabi.Players who are part of the UAEJJF’s summer training camp in progress at the Armed Forces Club and Hotel in Abu Dhabi, will be participating in the open belt tournament across different weight classes in three categories — cadets (under-16 years), aspirants (under-18 years), and adults.Fighters from Al Ain, Baniyas, Al Jazira, Al Wahda, and Al Dhafra jiu-jitsu clubs will be seen in action at the tournament. The UAEJJF in partnership with International Vision...
July 17, 2020

UAEJJF to host jiu-jitsu championship on Saturday

United Arab Emirates' Ali Mabkhout in this file photo.
Mabkhout carries UAE’s renewed World Cup hopes: AFC
ABU DHABI — "Taking part in a World Cup is every player’s dream. All of us in the team dream of pulling on the Emirati jersey there," said United Arab Emirates' Ali Mabkhout during the qualifying campaign for Russia 2018.The forward, now 29, at least made his mark in that qualifying campaign, finishing it as UAE’s second-highest scorer behind Ahmed Khalil with nine goals in total, four of them coming in that final round.After making his club debut with Al Jazira, Mabkhout proved himself to be a solid performer for his country across the age groups. Called up for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Egypt 2009, he then made a brief appearance at the Men’s Olympic Football Tournament London 2012.Having failed to score in either of those tournaments, Mabkhout bounced back at the 2015...
July 12, 2020

Mabkhout carries UAE’s renewed World Cup hopes: AFC

Real Madrid could meet Juve, potential Barca test for Bayern in Champions League
BERLIN — Real Madrid could meet the Juventus of former hero Cristiano Ronaldo in the Champions League quarterfinals while German giants Bayern Munich may face Barcelona, DPA reported.Friday's draw made by European governing body UEFA also paired tournament debutants Atalanta with Paris Saint-Germain and RB Leipzig with Atletico Madrid.Real must first conclude their last 16 tie with Manchester City and enter the second, away, leg trailing 2-1 having lost at home. Juventus meanwhile must overcome a 1-0 first leg defeat at Lyon in the last 16 when they play again in Turin.Barcelona drew 1-1 at Napoli in the first leg of their last 16 tie while Bayern Munich cruised 3-0 at Chelsea to stand on the brink of the quarters. Those ties are on Aug. 7-8 with the final tournament in Lisbon...
July 10, 2020

Real Madrid could meet Juve, potential Barca test for Bayern in Champions League

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) in association with the Dubai Sports Council (DSC), marked the official opening of the 10th edition of Dubai Sports World (DSW).
DSC marks official opening at DWTC
DUBAI — Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) in association with the Dubai Sports Council (DSC), marked the official opening of the 10th edition of Dubai Sports World (DSW). The UAE’s most anticipated sporting event will run until Oct. 3, 2020.DWTC has transformed its halls into playing fields — from basketball, tennis and badminton courts to football and cricket pitches, among others, which are open to welcome all sports enthusiasts to play, practice and compete in a secure, safe and comfortable air-conditioned facility. The annual DSW event features an exciting line-up of activities and sports academies.This announcement closely follows the DSC’s decision to resume various fitness and sports activities in alignment with the guidelines issued by the Supreme Committee of Crisis and...
July 08, 2020

DSC marks official opening at DWTC

Fernando Alonso
Fernando Alonso joins Renault DP world F1 team
DUBAI — Renault DP World F1 Team Wednesday announced that Fernando Alonso will partner Esteban Ocon in its driver line-up for the 2021 season. With 314 Grand Prix starts, 32 wins and 97 podiums, Fernando joins Renault DP World F1 Team for the upcoming seasons.Given the strong historic and emotional bond between the team and Fernando Alonso — Renault and Fernando won their two world championship titles together in 2005 and 2006 — this decision is both bold and meaningful for the future.It is the second major announcement for the team this season after unveiling DP World as its first ever title partner. Both signings are clear indication of Renault’s commitment to competing at the highest level of motorsport and its efforts to win back the title.Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, DP World’s...
July 08, 2020

Fernando Alonso joins Renault DP world F1 team

Dubai Sports Council (DSC) held a medals ceremony for the winners of the Pocari Sweat 10K Run at its headquarters on Sunday.
DSC honors winners of Pocari Sweat 19K Run
DUBAI – Dubai Sports Council (DSC) held a medals ceremony for the winners of the Pocari Sweat 10K Run at its headquarters on Sunday with Saeed Hareb, secretary general of Dubai Sports Council, presenting them special-edition commemorative medals.Organized jointly by Dubai Sports Council and Pocari Sweat, which is an Ion supply drink from Japan that replenishes and balances body fluids lost through sweating and hydrates longer than water, the run attracted hundreds of participants of all age and ability from around the world.Participants were free to choose from two distances — 5km and 10km — and prizes were given to the top three finishers in each of the eight categories — 5km for Male and Female, indoors and outdoors, and 10km for Male and Female, indoors and...
July 05, 2020

DSC honors winners of Pocari Sweat 19K Run

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