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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Omar Al Marzouqi raises UAE’s flag during Paris 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony, marking a proud moment for the nation
Equestrian Rider Omar Al Marzouqi and cyclist Safia Al Sayegh carried the UAE's flag during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on Friday, July 26, on the River Seine, marking a proud moment for the UAE.
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Olympic Games Paris 2024 provide an important milestone in UAE’s presence in world sports landscape: Minister of Sports
Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports, stressed that the participation of 14 male and female athletes representing the UAE in the Olympic Games Paris 2024 constitutes a new important milestone in the UAE’s journey towards establishing its presence on the global sports landscape and achieving national sports ambitions and dreams and aspirations of ‘’our rising generations’’.
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Hirschi takes 60th win of season for UAE in Czech Tour
UAE Team Emirates' Marc Hirschi put in a stinging attack in the final kilometre of stage 2 at the Czech Tour to seal the victory and the yellow jersey, marking the team's 60th win for this season.
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UAE Team Emirates’ Pogačar wins at Isola 2000
Tadej Pogačar of UAE Team Emirates honoured once again his yellow jersey at the Tour de France, this time by winning stage 19, Embrun-Isola 2000 (144.6 km with the climbs of the Col de la Bonnette and the summit arrival).