The UAE National Youth Muay Thai Team won nine medals during its participation in the 2024 IFMA Youth World Championships, which concluded in Bangkok on Friday. The event saw the participation of 3,000 athletes from 92 countries, organised under the supervision of the International Federation of Muay Thai Associations (IFMA).
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Netherlands hosts last round of UAE President Cup for Arabian Purebred Series on Sunday
The Duindigt Racecourse in The Hague, Netherlands, will host on Sunday the final leg of the European stages of the 31st edition of the UAE President Cup for Arabian Purebred Classic Series.
UAE Team Emirates’ Yates, Hirschi take big victories
After a disappointing 24 hours for the team, which saw the withdrawal of João Almeida from the Vuelta España, Adam Yates bounced back in strong fashion to lift the team with a significant victory on the queen stage from Motril to Granada (178.5km).
UAE youth team wins 18 medals at World Jiu-Jitsu Cup 2024 in Croatia
The UAE national Jiu-Jitsu youth team, sponsored by Mubadala Investment Company, concluded its participation in the World Jiu-Jitsu Cup 2024 in Zadar, Croatia, on Saturday evening.
Dubai International Parachuting Championship 2024 to attract world’s top skydivers
The Emirates Aerosport Federation (EAF) announced that the 8th Dubai International Parachuting Championship (DIPC) will be held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, from 28th November to 5th December 2024 at Skydive Dubai.
UAE Shooting Team joins paralympic delegation for Paris 2024
The UAE shooting team has joined the national sports delegation for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, ahead of the tournament starting from 28th August to 8th September.
Al Wathba Stallions Cup to kick off tomorrow in Britain
The Southwell Racecourse in London will host Sunday races of the Al Wathba Stallions Cup, which is sponsored by the 16th edition of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival.
Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival crowns winners of Family Team Tournament
The Abu Dhabi Chess Club and Mind Games announced the winners of the Family Team Tournament as part of the 30th edition Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival.
Fatima bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy signs agreement with Abu Dhabi Racket Club
The Fatima bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy has signed an agreement with the Abu Dhabi Racket Club to boost community collaboration and align efforts towards mutual objectives.
This partnership aims to share expertise in racket sports, enhance the organisation and development of these sports within the community, and encourage broader community participation.
The agreement will strengthen cooperation and support existing strategic partnerships, combining efforts in sports and health for a positive social impact. Both parties are committed to ongoing collaboration based on legal foundations, defining mutual goals and areas of focus.
In his statement, Talal Mustafa Al Hashemi, Board Member of the Fatima bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy, said that the initiative aims to foster sports excellence and offer Emirati women the environment to develop, compete, and gain valuable experience. This vision aligns with the guidance of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation.
NOC Vice President visits UAE police support team participating in Paris Olympic Games security plan
Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Vice President of the National Olympic Committee (NOC), and Head of the UAE Delegation to the Olympic Games Paris 2024, commended the efforts being made by the UAE police support team, which sent by the Ministry of Interior to participate in the Paris Games comprehensive security plan.