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 Mexican sensation 2nd into Castelnovo ne' Monti
Isaac del Toro and UAE Team Emirates-XRG have successfully defended the Maglia Rosa in Stage 11 of the Giro d'Italia, maintaining his lead in the general classification.
The 186km stage from Viareggio to Castelnovo ne' Monti featured the challenging Alpe San Pellegrino climb which saw a big shake-up in the peloton. In the closing stages Richard Carapaz (EF Education-EasyPost) secured victory with a decisive solo attack in the final 6 kilometers
Del Toro, however, showcased his tactical acumen by finishing second in the bunch sprint, claiming valuable bonus seconds that extended his overall lead to 31 seconds over teammate Juan Ayuso, leaving the Emirati squad in a favourable position heading into the flatter day tomorrow.
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Dubai Basketball will face Slovenia's Cedevita Olimpija in a knockout game for a spot in the ABA League Semi-Finals
Tickets are available for fans to support their city on Tuesday, 20 March at 7:30 PM on the Coca-Cola Arena website
Dubai, 19 May 2025: Dubai Basketball is set for one of its most defining moments yet, as the team prepares to face off against one of Slovenia's toughest sides in the third and final game of the ABA League Quarter-Finals. The deciding game will take place on Tuesday, 20 May at 7:30 PM at Coca-Cola Arena.
With a Semi-Final spot on the line, this is an all-or-nothing battle for Dubai's team. A win secures their place in the next stage of the tournament against league giants, Partizan. Whereas a loss would mean the end of their first season campaign.
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 Spanish talent takes first Grand Tour stage win
News | Team –16th May 2025
Juan Ayuso claimed a stunning victory on Stage 7 of the Giro d’Italia, a mountainous 168-kilometer route from Castel di Sangro to Tagliacozzo. Ayuso launched a powerful acceleration in the final 400 meters to distance his rivals and cross the finish line solo for UAE Team Emirates-XRG’s first stage win in this year’s edition.
Isaac Del Toro also delivered an impressive performance to finish second, completing a dominant day for UAE Team Emirates-XRG. Egan Bernal (Ineos Grenadiers) took third, while Primož Roglič (Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe) came in fourth and captured the overall lead, taking the coveted maglia rosa after previous leader Mads Pedersen dropped off in the final kilometers.
With this victory, Ayuso moves up ......read more
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 Dubai, 2025 – In a strategic step that reinforces Dubai's commitment to athletic excellence and innovation, Hamdan Sports Complex has been announced as the official host venue for one of the region's most comprehensive platforms for endurance sports — the Endurance Hub. This dynamic initiative is the result of a collaboration between I LOVE SUPERSPORT and BR PERFORMANCE, in cooperation with the Dubai Sports Council.
Designed as a community-focused, multi-sport training hub, Endurance Hub offers personalized coaching, advanced performance solutions, and regular engagement opportunities for athletes of all levels — from first-timers to elite competitors.
A Strategic Move to Advance Endurance Sports in the UAE
As the UAE's premier destination for high-performance sport, Hamdan Sports Complex ......read more
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 Former Australian national time trial champion lives up to his billing with a fantastic performance, as UAE Team Emirates-XRG teammates ride strongly
News | Team –10th May 2025
Jay Vine came narrowly close to picking up his first Giro d’Italia stage victory on day two in Albania, with the UAE Team Emirates-XRG man finishing in third place, just three seconds down on the winner Josh Tarling (Ineos Grenadiers). The Australian spent a period in the hot seat before being toppled by the British national time trial champion, marking a strong response to his stage 1 crash.
On the 13.7km-long individual time trial in Tirana, the former Australian national time trial champion produced a blistering performance that saw him complete the course in 16’10”, averaging over 50 km/h. Just 24 hours earlier, Vine had hit ......read more
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UAE Team Emirates-XRG look to make their mark in the first Grand Tour of the season
Juan Ayuso and Adam Yates lead the charge for UAE Team Emirates-XR
News | Team – 8th May 2025
As UAE Team Emirates-XRG gear up for the 108th edition of the Giro d’Italia, the anticipation and excitement is palpable across the world of cycling on the eve of the first Grand Tour of the season. Known for its punishing climbs and picturesque scenery, the Giro offers a valuable opportunity for riders to test themselves on one of cycling’s toughest stages. With the majestic landscapes of Italy once again setting the stage, all eyes now turn to Juan Ayuso, the rising star of Spanish cycling, who enters the race as one of the standout favourites.
Ayuso arrives at the start line in red-hot form, having lit up the early ......read more
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 Australian puts in late attack to take glory for Emirati squad
News | Team – 2nd May 2025
Jay Vine of UAE Team Emirates-XRG clinched a commanding victory in Stage 3 of the 2025 Tour de Romandie, showcasing his climbing prowess on the 183.1-kilometre loop starting and ending in Cossonay.
The stage featured a challenging route with three Category 3 climbs and a decisive Category 2 ascent over the Col du Mollendruz. Vine capitalised on the mountainous terrain, launching a decisive attack on the final ascent to secure his win.
This victory marks Vine’s first stage win in the Tour de Romandie and highlights his strong form ahead of the upcoming Queen stage. Stage 4 will take riders from Sion to Thyon 2000, featuring five categorised climbs, including three Category 1 ascents, culminating in a summit finish at 2,090 ......read more
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 • 20 teams from across the Arab world to compete in tournament that kicks off today
DUBAI: The Under-15 Football Challenge Cup will kick off today (Thursday, May 1) at the Humaid Al Tayer Stadium in Al Nasr Club.
Organised by the Dubai Sports Council in collaboration with Delta Company, the tournament that will conclude with the final on Sunday (May 4), is part of the Council’s strategic plan to nurture young athletic talent and foster public-private partnerships by hosting impactful international youth events that contribute to talent development and boost sports tourism in Dubai.
The tournament brings together 20 youth teams from the UAE and several Arab countries. Representing the UAE are top clubs including Al Nasr, Al Wasl, Shabab Al Ahli and Hatta Club alongside several local and international academies.
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 Portuguese track specialist nails his time trial effort and comes aganisingly close to first WorldTour victory, but is pipped to the line by 0.003 seconds
News | Team – 29th April 2025
On the opening day of the Tour de Romandie, Ivo Oliveira came within a whisker of his first WorldTour victory, as the UAE Team Emirates-XRG man placed second in the prologue. The Portuguese track specialist used all of his nous and experience to produce a breathtaking performance on the 3.5km route, but was ultimaly pipped to the stage win by Samuel Watson of Ineos Grenadiers.
Oliveira, having spent a long time in the hot seat, could only watch on as Watson narrowly beat his time at the line in Saint-Imier. The recent two-time Giro d’Abruzzo stage winner rode the course in a blistering average speed of 45.27kph for the Emirati squad, ......read more
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 Italian sprints to victory from peloton, after António Morgado spends day in the breakaway for UAE Team Emirates-XRG
News | Team – 27th April 2025
After a pair of runner-up spots in the opening two stages, UAE Team Emirates-XRG came up trumps on stage 3 of the Vuelta Asturias, with Alessandro Covi sprinting to the day’s victory from the peloton.
For the man known as the Puma, it is a second victory in as many months, after his return to winning ways at the Giro d’Abruzzo. The Italian was the quickest in the pack after they caught the day’s breakaway.
Also in the peloton was UAE Team Emirates-XRG’s Marc Soler, who retains the race lead heading into the fourth and final day. The Spaniard has a handy advantage over second place, which allowed his teammates freedom to attack on Saturday ......read more
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 Abdulla Jasim Al-Ali set to start second European race for UAE Team Emirates-XRG in Spain.
Emirati youngster rising through the ranks after his discovery through the ADNOC Accelerator Program.
Abdulla Jasim Al-Ali continues his climb up the professional ranks as he lines up for the 67th edition of the Vuelta Asturias – his second European race start with UAE Team Emirates-XRG. The 22-year-old Emirati talent, discovered through the ADNOC Accelerator Program, will once again wear the team colours on the demanding mountains of Spain.
A first of its kind talent identification program aimed at unearthing the next Emirati cycling superstar, the ADNOC accelerator program offered three young Emirati cyclists a place in a year-long development pathway with UAE Team Emirates-XRG. Backed by ADNOC’s commitment to nurture ......read more
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 Dubai, UAE, 22 April 2025: Dubai Basketball continues their dream debut season with a last-minute comeback, securing a 87-82 victory over Croatian side Split on Sunday night, securing their 11th consecutive victory, taking their win-loss record to an impressive 23-5. With just one home game remaining before the playoffs, the team has cemented its place as one of the standout teams of the season.
Dubai Basketball delivered a dominant first half, outscoring Split with quick offensive blows and solid defence. Dubai Basketball's "Latvian Laser" Davis Bertans led the scoring with 25 points, earning the title of the night's hero after a clinical shooting display.
"Our first half was very, very good," said head coach Jurica Golemac after the match. "We played with intent, we executed well, and we ......read more
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 UAE Team Emirates-XRG squad announced for Liège-Bastogne-Liège, as Ardennes Classics come towards a close
News | Team – 23rd April 2025
Three weeks after the last of his eight Monument victories to date, Tadej Pogačar will lead UAE Team Emirates-XRG at this weekend’s Liège-Bastogne-Liège in Belgium. The grand old race will round out this year’s spring Classics and see the world’s best go head-to-head once more before attention turns to the Grand Tour season.
With a second-place finish at the Amstel Gold Race on Sunday, Pogačar showed himself up for the fight in the Ardennes, with some of the region’s toughest climbs to come over the double-header of La Flèche Wallonne and the Monument known as La Doyenne.
Although sitting as the final race of the week, Liège-Bastogne-Liège is likely to ......read more
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 FIA Members to vote in June 2025 on nomination of former British Rally Champion and founder of M-Sport Ltd
Dubai, UAE, 23rd April, 2025: Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), has nominated Malcolm Wilson OBE, a leading figure in British motor sport, for the position of Deputy President for Sport.
Making the announcement today, the FIA, the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, said that FIA Members will vote on the nomination of Mr Wilson at the Extraordinary General Assemblies and Conference in Macau in June 2025.
Malcolm Wilson OBE is the Managing Director of M-Sport Ltd, which has operated Ford’s World Rally programme since 1997. Prior to forming M-Sport, Mr Wilson was a highly successful ......read more
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Players from Prime Star Sports Academy impress in three-day event under DSC aegis
Dubai, UAE (April 22, 2025): Players from Al Nasr Club delivered outstanding performances at the conclusion of the Dubai Open Badminton Academies Tournament, held in collaboration between the Dubai Sports Council, the UAE Badminton Federation and operational partner, Prime Star Sports Academy.
This event comes within the Council’s efforts to develop young sports talents and promote a culture of excellence and physical activity across the emirate.
In the Girls U-13 Singles, Amna Ahmad of Al Nasr Club captured gold after a superb performance. Jofila Kannan of Shuttlezone took silver, while Rusham Deepak (Prime Star Sports) and Kanishka Selvarani (PSA) shared third.
Boys U-13 Singles was another ......read more
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 Young Spaniard delivers his best performance of the season to finish fourth on mountaintop finish, moving up to third in GC
Continuing their fine week of racing in Italy, UAE Team Emirates-XRG came to the fore with Pablo Torres on stage 3 of the Giro d’Abruzzo. The young Spaniard placed fourth on the Queen stage of the racing, making a daring late attack and moving up to third place in the general classification.
Behind Torres, stage 1 winner Alessandro Covi fought bravely to come over the line in eighth, leaving him sitting seventh overall heading into the fourth and final day of racing on Friday.
Winning both stages of the Giro d’Abruzzo heading into Thursday, UAE Team Emirates-XRG looked to continue on the front foot and placed Rune Herregodts in the breakaway on stage 3. The Belgian rider attacked with 137km to ......read more
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 Portuguese rider makes spectacular late attack to win stage 2 in Italy, as UAE Team Emirates-XRG makes it two wins in as many days
News | Team – 16th April 2025
Following on from Alessandro Covi’s spectacular victory on stage 1, UAE Team Emirates-XRG made it two wins in two days at the Giro d’Abruzzo, with Ivo Oliveira coming up trumps with a sensational late attack in Penne. The Portuguese rider attacked 1.5km from the finish and held off the chasing pack on stage 2 to take his fourth career victory and the Emirati squad’s 29th win of the season.
Taken in such incredible fashion, the win was made all the more sweet for what it meant to the stage victor. So often proving an invaluable help to his teammates, Oliveira’s previous victories have come in the Portuguese national championships and a ......read more
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 Alessandro Covi wins opening stage of Il Giro d’Abruzzo
UAE Team Emirates-XRG rode the opening stage of the Giro d’Abruzzo to perfection, seizing a vice-like grip of the day and teeing up Alessandro Covi to take the stage 1 victory. In doing so, the man known as Il Puma di Taino – the Puma of Taino – claimed his first victory in three years, marking a brilliant afternoon of racing for the Emirati squad in Italy.
Before the day’s finale, a breakaway went up the road and contested the day’s secondary prizes, but was not allowed of the leash by a peloton that was largely led by UAE Team Emirates-XRG. With a little over 30km to ride, the race was brought together as one under the impetus of Enea Sambinello and Ivo Oliveira, both of whom traded strong turns at the head of the peloton.
With the ......read more
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 Dubai, UAE, 14 April 2025: Dubai Basketball extended their winning streak to ten games with a commanding 71:83 road win over Mornar-Barsko zlato in Round 27 of the ABA League. The victory takes Dubai Basketball to an impressive 22-5 record, as the team continues to assert its dominance in its debut ABA League season.
Controlling the tempo from the first quarter, Dubai Basketball set the tone early and never looked back. The team maintained a steady lead throughout the game, at one point building a 20-point advantage in the third quarter following an explosive 11:2 run. The early lead proved decisive, as Dubai expertly managed the game's closing stages to secure another convincing result on the road.
Mornar-Barsko zlato made a late push to reduce the deficit to 13 points by the final buzzer. However, Dubai's composure and ......read more
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 800 promising players from 44 teams across five continents participate on global stage in annual Dubai competition
DUBAI: Corinthians of Brazil (U-15), Zambia’s Kafue Celtic (U-14 and U-16), Barcelona Academy of Dubai (U-13) and Jordan’s Englizia (U-12) teams emerged triumphant at the end of the MENA Football Cup that was organised by CBF Performance Co. with the support of Dubai Sports Council (DSC).
Aimed at attracting and developing sports talent in football, the multi-age group tournament was held at the Jebel Ali Golf and Shooting Club grounds with participation of 800 players, representing 44 teams from 12 countries from various parts of the world.
The winners of first places in the various age categories were awarded by Teddy Sheringham, former star striker of Tottenham, Manchester United and the England ......read more
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 World champion Tadej Pogačar enjoyed an almighty battle with Mathieu van der Poel in Roubaix debut, taking second place after giving blood, sweat and tears
On a 'Sunday in Hell' – as it is known – Tadej Pogačar became the first reigning Tour de France champion to podium Paris-Roubaix since Eddy Merckx in 1975. After a breathtaking battle with Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck), the world champion finished second in the Roubaix Velodrome, writing his way into the history books.
As Van der Poel was able to celebrate a third victory in a row, Pogačar overcame mechanicals and an unfortunate crash to cross the line alone in second. Behind the race debutant, his UAE Team Emirates-XRG teammate Florian Vermeersch secured fifth place after a gutsy ride that saw him continue his ......read more
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 UAE Team Emirates-XRG arrive in Paris with all focus on the cobbled chaos of Paris-Roubaix, a race renowned for pushing riders to their absolute limit. After a spectacular start to the spring classics campaign with wins at Strade Bianche and Ronde van Vlaanderen, the team is brimming with confidence as they take on one of cycling’s most revered races.
Known as the “Hell of the North”, Paris-Roubaix is a monument like no other – the cobbled streets of France will provide the toughest of tests for the strongest of riders. The race consistently provides fans with action packed, breathless, drama-filled racing from the very start.
Leading the charge for UAE Team Emirates-XRG will be reigning Tour de France and World Champion Tadej Pogačar, who is seeking to become the first Tour winner to conquer ......read more
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 Portuguese UAE Team Emirates-XRG star produces fine individual time trial to begin the WorldTour stage race on the front foot, with Del Toro also impressing
News | Team – 7th April 2025
João Almeida and UAE Team Emirates-XRG made a tremendous start to Itzulia Basque Country on Monday afternoon, with the Portuguese rider placing second in the opening individual time trial from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Baskonia-Alavés. It was a close-run affair in the Basque Country, with the 26-year-old posting a time of 18:37:82 (minutes:seconds:milliseconds), less than half a second down on the stage winner Maximilian Schachmann (Soudal Quick-Step).
The stage 1 course was only 16.5km in length and as such, time gaps were minimal on the day. A short kicker at Arzubiaga preceded a flat run to home in ......read more
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 Dubai, 7 April 2025: Dubai Basketball extended their winning streak to nine consecutive games in the ABA League with a dominating 92:68 victory over Croatian side Zadar in Round 26 at Coca-Cola Arena.
The game tipped off with Zadar finding their rhythm early, securing a narrow lead against ABA League’s newest addition. Despite Zadar’s opening burst, the first quarter saw an intense end-to-end game, with Dubai Basketball responding quickly to every point. A few early defensive lapses offered Zadar opportunities to edge forward, but the UAE-based teams’ unshakeable defence halted any plans for a comeback, finishing the quarter nine points ahead.
Momentum swung decisively in Dubai’s favour at the start of the second quarter. Radošević opened the scoring with a layup, followed by a steal and ......read more
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 After a succession of attacks in Flanders, world champion Pogačar lands final blow on the Oude Kwaremont to drop rivals and solo to his eighth Monument win
News | Team – 6th April 2025
With an imperious display across the cobblestones of Flanders, Tadej Pogačar rode alone to the finish in Oudenaarde to win his second Ronde van Vlaanderen title on Sunday. It was a bold show of aggression from the world champion, whose final and decisive attack on the Oude Kwaremont dispatched of his rivals with 18km to go.
The Slovenian was on the move time and time again throughout the race, with Lidl-Trek’s Mads Pedersen and defending champion Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck) appearing to be the only riders who could follow his wheel. However, with his stinging acceleration on the third and final ascent of the ......read more
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 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, April 4, 2025: Middle East Film & Comic Con (MEFCC), organised in partnership with the Department of Culture & Tourism – Abu Dhabi, has unmasked the secret identity of its next leading man: Andrew Garfield, aka Peter Parker, aka The Amazing Spider-Man. Considered by many as the world's most popular superhero, the sharp-shooting web-slinger will be making his appearance in Abu Dhabi at ADNEC Centre from 19 – 20 April 2025.
Andrew Garfield: The Amazing Spider-Man
Does he really need an introduction? Golden Globe® and Tony® Award-winning actor, Andrew Garfield is known for his transformative performances both in film and on stage. Some of the actor's extraordinary film credits include The Social Network, Hacksaw Ridge, and We Live in Time. ......read more
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 Abu Dhabi, 3rd April 2025: The Manchester City Abu Dhabi Cup will return in 2026 with an exciting expansion to a three-day tournament, following a record-breaking 2025 edition.
In February this year, 180 teams from 31 countries participated in the region’s tournament of choice, held at Zayed Sports City. The tournament has become a must for global teams and with demand already high for 2026, it was decided to expand the tournament further.
A third day will allow more teams to join the amazing event and allow all players more time on the pitch. An enhanced opening ceremony and City Village will add to the overall visitor experience.
Taking place from February 13-15 next year, registrations opened on April 1 with an exceptional response.
Simon Hewitt, Director of Football Operations MENA said: “Every ......read more
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 There’s something incredibly special about the spring classics. These races mean so much to cycling and to me personally. To be able to race in these historic for over a decade is something I’m extremely proud of. Every time you line up at the start, you’re a part of a story. I’ve learned a lot over the years and have had some great moments, but my passion for the classics has never faded.
It’s been a strong start to the classics season for me. Finishing on the podium at Strade Bianche was a remarkable feeling. With its mix of gravel roads and steep climbs, it’s a race that really suits my abilities. Securing third place after such a challenging day in the saddle felt like a superb result, but more importantly, we took the win with Tadej. The team worked unbelievably well together, and we’re ......read more
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Over 12,000 Players Compete in 4,500 Matches Across 19 Weeks
Dubai, UAE – The Dubai Open Football Academies Championship concluded successfully, marking another milestone in youth football development with the participation of 12,000 male and female players from 600 teams representing 112 public and private academies. Over 19 weeks, players competed in 4,500 matches, making this the largest tournament of its kind in Asia.
Organized by the Dubai Sports Council (DSC) and the UAE Football Association in collaboration with DELTA Sports Events Co., the championship was held across nine venues in Dubai. The event aimed to identify and develop emerging football talent, offering young athletes a competitive platform to showcase their skills.
Champions Crowned Across Multiple Categories
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 Vine wins while Arrieta takes 3rd in final GC
News | Team – 29th March 2025
Jay Vine doubled-up to take his second win of the week at Coppi e Bartali today, winning in solo fashion on the final stage from Brisighella to Forli (132.5km).
The Australian tasted his first victory of the season on stage 3 from Riccione to Cesena under wet conditions and he would have a repeat of that scenario today.
The fifth and final stage got underway with Ben Tulett (Visma-LAB) as race leader after his victory yesterday, with Igor Arrieta also in the hunt for the overall at just 23”. There were multiple climbs on the parcours which led to a leading group of around 25 riders forming with all the main contenders present including Jay Vine.
Vine was aggressive throughout the stage – hitting-out with a stinging attack at -35km ......read more
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 Double victory for Emirati squad to take season tally to 21
Sebastian Molano took the biggest one-day victory of his career in Belgium, clinching victory in a photo finish with Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek) at the end of the 195.6-kilometre Classic Brugge-De Panne.
The Emirati team were active throughout the day with Antonio Morgado stretching his legs ahead of the weekends cobbled classics to infiltrate the early breakaway which would stay clear until inside -10km to go.
Crashes would play a big role in the final section of the race, with many of the sprinting favourites hitting the tarmac on the hectic run-in. Molano would emerge as one of the survivors and seized his opportunity with a massive early sprint at 500m to go and holding off to take his first win of the year.
Molano: "I'm very happy. This finale is really ......read more
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 Inaugural season will take place this year from November 14th to December 14th in Dubai, UAE
DUBAI, UAE (March 25, 2025) - Baseball United, the first professional baseball league focused on the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent, announced today the official dates and schedule for its debut season. The league’s first season will run from November 14th to December 14th, with all games played at Baseball United Ballpark in Dubai. After making history with three signature baseball events over the last three years, Baseball United will now commence the first professional baseball season in the history of the region.
The season will feature the league’s founding four franchises, the Mumbai Cobras, Karachi Monarchs, Arabia Wolves, and Mid East Falcons. The teams will each play nine regular season games - facing each other ......read more
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 Former Zimbabwean swimmer is the first-ever woman president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
DUBAI: The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Award, part of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, has congratulated Her Excellency Kirsty Coventry, Minister of Sports of Zimbabwe, on her election as President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Coventry, currently serving as the Minister of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation in the Cabinet of Zimbabwe since 2018, defeated six other candidates in the elections held in Greece during the 144th IOC Session. Coventry becomes the tenth President of the IOC and will lead the world's largest sports organisation for the next eight years.
Kirsty, a former Olympic champion, has a strong relationship with the Mohammed ......read more
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 Remarkable conclusion to 12th edition as Dubai celebrates more than 8,000 amateur and professional athletes during annual event
DUBAI: Hot favourites Al Tadawi 1 delivered a resounding final performance to swamp Al Hilal 3-0 (25-23, 25-20, 25-21) to be crowned volleyball champions on the concluding night of the 12th Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament at a jam-packed indoor stadium at the Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex here, late on Thursday.
Egged on by a huge, vociferous crowd supporting both teams in tandem, Al Tadawi 1 – made up of players from top Russian outfit, Dynamo Moscow left nothing to chance as they played a totally controlled game to outdo Al Hilal in three straight sets.
Al Hilal did seem to get the bearings in during the opening set as they matched Al Tawadi 1 point for point. But the closest they came ......read more
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 • Dubai Ambulance wins the wheelchair basketball title with stroll against Dubai Municipality
• Al Ameed fight back for third place in volleyball championship
DUBAI: Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, Chairman of the UAE Padel Association, crowned the winners of the local men’s and women’s padel tournament, which was held at the indoor padel hall at the Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex.
The tournament was the last segment of the sports activities of the 12th edition of the Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament, the largest sporting event of its kind. Launched and sponsored by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, the tournament is held annually during the holy month of ......read more
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 Mexican capitalises on a tremendous team display to provoke race-winning move and outsprint rivals to the line atop iconic Superga climb
Playing the final few kilometres to perfection, UAE Team Emirates-XRG‘s young Mexican star Isaac del Toro claimed victory in the 2025 Milano-Torino on Wednesday afternoon. The 21-year-old recently impressed in Tirreno-Adriatico in service of eventual race winner Juan Ayuso, but given his own opportunity in Turin, the young climber rose to the fore and picked off his first ever one-day win.
The victory was no less than UAE Team Emirates-XRG deserved, with each and every rider of the Emirati squad producing a sterling display to set up Del Toro for the finale. It was Del Toro who provoked the race-winning attack alongside Ben Tulett (Visma-Lease a Bike) and Tobias Halland Johannessen (Uno-X ......read more
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 • Algerian Hamza Yassine retains cycling title at exciting road cycling on Meydan streets
• Al Ameed knock off defending champions Zabeel in NAS volleyball
• Dubai Municipality to take on Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services in Wheelchair Basketball final
DUBAI: Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, Chairman of the UAE Padel Federation, crowned the winners of the International Padel Federation Junior Championship, held at the indoor Padel hall of Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex.
The competition for juniors was part of the 12th edition of the Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament, the largest sporting event of its kind that was launched and sponsored by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of the Dubai ......read more
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 Tug-of-War continues to entertain large gathering of spectators
Dubai Ambulance top their group in Wheelchair Basketball
DUBAI: Al Hilal and Fohood Zabeel secured identical 3-1 wins against Al Samawi and Al Tadawi 2 on the second night of Group 2 of the volleyball championships at the ongoing 12th Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament.
Launched and sponsored by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, this annual tournament is held during the holy month of Ramadan at the Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex, under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, under the ......read more
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 I'm obsessed with the sport of cycling. Since I started riding a bike at my local cycling club, I've dreamt of becoming a professional cyclist. Cycling has become my greatest passion, and I have spent most of my life working to reach the pinnacle of the sport. Even after 15+ years in the world of cycling I am still motivated to learn and improve to remain at the top level.
Growing up in Denmark, I had no shortage of role models. Danish cycling is rich with legends who have had a big impact on the sport. As a young rider, I always admired those who were five or ten years ahead of me. Now my role models are my teammates and close friends. That's one of the beautiful things about this sport, one day you're watching your idols and the next you're riding alongside them.
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 Portuguese climber overcomes Vingegaard on La Loge Des Gardes
News | Team – 12th March 2025
Joao Almeida took one of the biggest victories of his career to date, with the 26-year-old climber pushing home to triumph on stage 4 of Paris-Nice from Vichy to La Loge des Gardes(163.4km).
The 7km climb Cat 1 climb served as the perfect battleground for the favourites group, which ignited when Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-LAB) launched a stinging attack at -2km to go. Almeida would respond is his typical fashion by ramping up the pace at the front of the heavily reduced group, keeping the distance to the Dane in check at around 10”. Inside the final 400m Almeida would launch from behind, closing the gap to Vingegaard metre by metre before finally making the pass in sight of the line to take the 16th win of the season for UAE Team ......read more
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 When I look back at my first WorldTour race with UAE Team Emirates-XRG, I can be pleased with my performances throughout the week and proud to have been part of a winning team at the Santos Tour Down Under.
I have been dreaming of making my UAE Team Emirates-XRG debut for a long time. Ever since I joined the Gen-Z team, I knew this is where I wanted to be. This is a special team, and that was clear from the moment I joined the team in the UAE for our October camp. To see firsthand the hard work all of the riders, trainers, and backroom staff put in on a day-to-day basis showed me why this is the UCI No.1 Team in the world. It was great to meet our fans in the UAE, their passion for cycling is growing every year and their support means the world to us. It made me feel really honoured to wear the UAE Team Emirates-XRG colours, and ......read more
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 Young Spaniard 2nd overall, 23'' down on flying Ganna
Juan Ayuso got off to a strong start on day one of Tirreno-Adriatico, with the 22-year-old taking 2nd place on the stage behind the absolute favourite Filippo Ganna (Ineos-Grenadiers).
The Italian stage race began with the usual out-and-back time trial of 11.5km in the town of Lido di Camaiore on Italy’s western coast, with Ayuso aiming to defend his victory of 12 months ago on this stage.
Ayuso, who holds two victories to his name already this year, clocked a time of 12:14, blitzing the pan-flat course with an average speed of 54.4kmph.
The result sees the UAE Team Emirates-XRG co-leader now sitting in 2nd overall and will well the white jersey as best young rider on stage 2 tomorrow from Camaiore to Follonica (192km). The podium was rounded out by ......read more
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Formula E Evo Sessions immersed eleven high-profile personalities including actors, athletes and content creators, with a combined reach of over 300 million, into the world of professional electric racing, each paired with a professional Formula E team for a hands-on racing experience.
At the event at Miami International Autodrome (Hard Rock Stadium), the world’s biggest YouTuber, MrBeast, also tested the GEN3 Evo car, experiencing its record-breaking acceleration before spinning out and crashing into a wall - emerging unscathed.
Participants were prepared through factory visits and simulator sessions with professional Formula E drivers before hitting the track, as well as being provided custom race suits and helmets for an authentic racing experience.
The entire journey, from rookie to racer, was captured for social media ......read more
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 • Laser Run shooting championship kicks off with wide participation from Monday
DUBAI: Moroccan runners dominated nearly all categories at the road running races held as part of the 12th Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament, late on Saturday.
By far, the largest sports competition of its kind launched and sponsored by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and held annually during the holy month of Ramadan, Saturday’s racing was held at the Meydan Racecourse as one of the NAS Sports Tournament events conducted under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, under the slogan “Limitless ......read more
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 • Organizing committee conducts draw ceremony for Tug-of-War Championship
• Wheelchair basketball teams in action from Sunday night
• Padel awarding photos
• Padel final game photos
• OCR competitions photos
DUBAI: The UAE dethroned reigning champions the Netherlands to clinch the Padel Teams title at the 12th ‘Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament’, the largest sporting event of its kind, launched and sponsored by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan ......read more
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Stellar UAE Team Emirates-XRG line up in pursuit of third Strade Bianche win
World Champion Tadej Pogačar looks to repeat heroics of 2024
News | Team – 6th March 2025
UAE Team Emirates-XRG arrive at Strade Bianche fresh off a triumphant victory at the UAE Tour, eager to carry their winning momentum into Italy. World Champion Tadej Pogačar will lead a formidable squad as he turns his attention to the classics following a commanding performance on home soil.
Known as the “Race of the White Roads”, the graveled roads of Italy will test the Pelton to their limits. The race has never failed to deliver unforgettable performances for UAE Team Emirates-XRG. Superstar Slovenian Tadej Pogačar will look to add to his two wins at the race as he homes in on 100 careers wins.
Pogačar is no ......read more
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 To mark the occasion of International Women’s Day, Dr. Sandra Mrad and Maha Younes open up on their involvement in being part of a motorsport environment, their passion and what they enjoy about their Deputy Chief Medical Officer and Race Marshall positions.
The pair were part of a team where a third of the venue’s officials were women during the Asian Le Mans.
Dubai, 6th March 2025: As the world prepares to celebrate International Women’s Day, two ladies who have been involved in motorsport events at “Dubai Autodrome” this season have spoken of their passion for the sport and hope other women can follow in their footsteps. “Dubai Autodrome” is a subsidiary of Union Properties.
Dr. Sandra Mrad and Maha Younes are among the women who regularly give up their time and energy behind the ......read more
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 · Ayuso follows up his Faun Drôme Classic success with victory in the first Italian race of the season, as Matthias Schwarzbacher triumphs at UMAG Classic
· Matthias Schwarzbacher wins big for UAE Team Emirates Gen Z squad at UMAG Classics
News | Team – 5th March 2025
Following an afternoon of breathless attacks in the Ligurian hills, Juan Ayuso won the 2025 Trofeo Laigueglia from a four-up sprint, giving UAE Team Emirates-XRG victory in the first race on Italian soil of the campaign.
It was a strong acceleration from the 22-year-old, who adds the Italian one-day race to his victory in the Faun Drôme Classic on Sunday. In taking his second win from three race days in 2025, Ayuso not only became the second UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider to win Trofeo Laigueglia ......read more
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 Balanced draw for wheelchair basketball with participation of ten teams
• Saudi Arabia defeats Australia in Padel Teams Championship
• Damac Properties is a diamond sponsor of the tournament
DUBAI: The competition for the Obstacle Challenge Race (OCR) will kick off tonight (Thursday) as part of the activities of the 12th edition of the ‘Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament’.
By far, the largest sports competition of its kind launched and sponsored by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and held annually during the holy month of Ramadan, at the Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex, the event is conducted under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports ......read more
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 The DPL Cricket Tournament Season 5 came to an exciting conclusion with DRO PATRIOTS emerging as the champions for the second time. Led by captain Sadat Nalakath and owned by Waqas Ali Dar, The Patriots put up a stellar performance throughout the season. The defending champions, DRO KINGS, had to settle for the runners-up position this time, with captain ABS PATIL leading the team owned by Nikhil.
The star player of the tournament was Abs Patil, who not only showcased his batting skills but also excelled in all aspects of the game. The season was sponsored by Gargash Auto adding to the excitement of the tournament. Waqas Ali was awarded Best Bowler while Ashiq & Jitesh won the Best Batsman award. Siraj is the best fielder of the season.
Other teams that participated in the season were DRO Tuskers, led by Thahir and owned by ......read more
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