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 English golfer Justin Rose talks to CNN's John Riddell.
Rose: ‘I still feel safe competing at the Travelers Championship’
In an interview with CNN’s Don Riddell, English golfer Justin Rose spoke on health concerns surrounding the upcoming Travelers Championship and shared his thoughts on competing in the current climate.Despite several positive COVID-19 tests and withdrawals among players and caddies, Rose stated he felt “very safe” and backed the safety protocols being implemented by the PGA Tour.Rose conceded he didn’t know how any positive tests would result in the upcoming tournament being abandoned, but told CNN he believes golf has an advantage over other sports returning during the global pandemic.With the Travelers Championship scheduled to tee off without fans in attendance, Rose discussed competing without public support and the possibility of delaying events such as the Ryder Cup until...
June 25, 2020

Rose: ‘I still feel safe competing at the Travelers Championship’

FIFA is planning a museum in Zurich, with the focus of the project is the building of a football museum housing 3D animations, interactive games, trophies... everything a football fan could wish for.
‘The Virtual Pitch’ to open at FIFA World Football Museum in Zurich
ZURICH — The boundary between simulation and reality is becoming increasingly blurred. With virtual football growing in popularity daily, the FIFA World Football Museum in Zurich has decided to turn the spotlight on this global cultural phenomenon by opening a new exhibition area dedicated to the digital game’s technology and competitions as well as its accompanying lifestyle — from past, present and future perspectives. “The Virtual Pitch” will be open to visitors from July 16, 2020 as part of the permanent exhibition.“For some time now, eFootball has been a compelling part of the global football culture, with fans living out their passion for the beautiful game digitally in their hundreds of millions. The fascinating — and growing — interplay between the physical and...
June 24, 2020

‘The Virtual Pitch’ to open at FIFA World Football Museum in Zurich

Sports event resumes in Dubai.
DSC discusses upcoming sports events with federations and organizers
DUBAI — Dubai Sports Council (DSC) has been meeting with local and international sports federations, and event organizers to discuss organizing of sports events in the coming months.The Council has received official communication from a number of international sports federations, with request to host their events in Dubai as more and more host cities express their inability to host international sports events due to COVID-19 concerns.The Council has been in regular touch with federations and sports event organizers, through virtual channels, to discuss procedures and safety protocols for organizing sports competitions in accordance with the safety instructions of Dubai’s Supreme Committee for Crisis and Disaster Management, with the safety of everyone involved being of paramount...
June 24, 2020

DSC discusses upcoming sports events with federations and organizers

DSC to celebrate Dubai’s COVID-19 heroes through commemorative medals
DUBAI — The Dubai Sports Council (DSC) has decided to honor heroes who were at the frontline of Dubai’s fight against COVID-19 by issuing commemorative medals that celebrates their efforts to contain the pandemic.The medals, which will be given to the winners of upcoming sports events in Dubai, pays homage to the selfless service of Dubai Police and Dubai Civil Defense through the COVID-19 crisis, alongside the staff of Dubai Health Authority, and the First Responders of Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services. Together, they were at the forefront of Dubai’s fight to contain the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic, alongside volunteers from different segments of Dubai’s diverse community.The new medals are a continuation of Dubai Sports Council’s initiative to celebrate not just...
June 22, 2020

DSC to celebrate Dubai’s COVID-19 heroes through commemorative medals

Tadej Pogačar narrowly missed out on a dream return to racing Sunday at the Slovenian National Championships with Primoz Roglic (Jumbo-Visma) taking the win by just 10 seconds.
UAE Team Emirates’ star pogacar back on track in Slovenia
DUBAI — Tadej Pogačar narrowly missed out on a dream return to racing Sunday at the Slovenian National Championships with Primoz Roglic (Jumbo-Visma) taking the win by just 10 seconds.It was a fierce battle between the two pre-race favorites as they both shared a similar game plan to attack as the final ascent to the finish started.They caught the breakaway and emerged as the two strongest riders taking on the testing eight percent summit finish with Pogacar sitting on Roglic’s wheel with 2km to go.In the end, Roglic managed to distance himself and finished just ahead of Pogacar, with the UAE Team Emirates man coming in second place after three months since his last competitive race.Pogačar said, "It was an amazing feeling to be back racing again and I'm pleased with a...
June 22, 2020

UAE Team Emirates’ star pogacar back on track in Slovenia

Juventus’ Paulo Dybala.
Dybala talks Serie A’s return & testing positive for COVID-19
In an exclusive interview with CNN Sport, Juventus’ Paulo Dybala discusses the return of Serie A behind closed doors, saying: “Without the public... Playing football is boring.”The 26-year-old questions the decision when he believes many of the social distancing rules are already being violated, but also reveals his own experiences after being one of the first high-profile sportsmen to test positive for COVID-19 back in March.With Juventus still leading the way in Serie A, Dybala shares an insight into what it’s like to play alongside Cristiano Ronaldo for his club and Lionel Messi for the Argentinian national team — and whether the two can ever be compared.Dybala also reflects on his experiences growing up in Argentina, telling CNN how the sudden death of his father when he was...
June 20, 2020

Dybala talks Serie A’s return & testing positive for COVID-19

DSC, Beyond Riyada to host virtual Dubai Sports Academy Forum
DUBAI — The Dubai Sports Council (DSC), in association with Beyond Riyada, has organized a Dubai Sports Academy Online Forum on June 20, 2020, which will discuss the concerns within sports due to COVID-19.New rules, regulations, and requirements will be presented and shared with academies, parents and other attendees including the media. This will overall help assist their return to training and playing outdoors whilst following the new directives from the Dubai Sports Council authorities to keep children safe.Led by keynote speaker, Ali Omar, director of sports development dept at the Dubai Sports Council, the forum will see four panel discussion sessions, to discuss key topics with parents, coaches, athletes and academies coming together under one platform.There will also be a kid’s...
June 19, 2020

DSC, Beyond Riyada to host virtual Dubai Sports Academy Forum

Faisal Al Ketbi believes mental conditioning is a key asset in a jiu-jitsu fighters' armory.
Mental strength a key ingredient in a successful fighter’s armory: Al Ketbi
ABU DHABI — In addition to developing physical strength, jiu-jitsu is a sport that pushes a fighter to consolidate their mental strength, often ensuring that a mentally strong athlete has that extra inch during a tight bout to get across the line.With jiu-jitsu in the UAE steadily growing in stature and popularity, mental strengthening of fighters has come in for increased attention from coaches and fighters.Four-time world champion and one of the UAE’s most celebrated jiu-jitsu fighters, Faisal Al Ketbi, said that mental conditioning is the key to consistently succeeding at the highest level.“At tournaments like the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship and the World Championship, you will face fighters from across the world, who adopt diverse strategies, and present...
June 18, 2020

Mental strength a key ingredient in a successful fighter’s armory: Al Ketbi

Bahrain Raid Xtreme set to enter the 2021 Dakar Rally.
Bahrain Raid Xtreme unveiled ahead of the 2021 Dakar Rally
MANAMA — Bahrain has revealed the new team and car set to make their debuts in next year’s Dakar Rally.The team called Bahrain Raid Xtreme (BRX) is the Kingdom of Bahrain’s latest foray into the motorsport world after its sovereign wealth fund, Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (Mumtalakat), established Prodrive International, a joint venture with the world- leading British motorsport business, Prodrive.BRX’s bespoke Dakar Rally T1 car builds on Prodrive’s experience competing at the highest levels of world motorsport for over three decades.In response to the latest Dakar Rally regulations and the likely terrain for the 2021 event, the team has chosen to create a four-wheel drive car, powered by a 3.5 liter turbo-charged petrol V6.Development of the car and engine has been under...
June 17, 2020

Bahrain Raid Xtreme unveiled ahead of the 2021 Dakar Rally

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola shows off matchday shirt for Premier League return.
CFG introduces ‘Cityzens Giving For Recovery’ drive
MANCHESTER, England — City Football Group (CFG) has introduced Cityzens Giving For Recovery, a 12-month recovery campaign bringing together its nine clubs, thousands of staff, players and coaches, and millions of fans, to help communities get back on their feet.CFG is the world's leading private owner and operator of football clubs. It is best known for its ownership of English Premier League Champions, Manchester City FC, and also comprises New York City FC in the US, Melbourne City FC in Australia, J-League champions, Yokohama F. Marinos in Japan, Montevideo City Torque in Uruguay, Girona FC in Spain, Sichuan Jiuniu FC in China, Mumbai City FC in India and Lommel SK in Belgium.CFG has been supporting the emergency COVID-19 response for the past three months, through almost...
June 17, 2020

CFG introduces ‘Cityzens Giving For Recovery’ drive

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