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Manisha and Mandeep are India’s emerging faces in Para Badminton

Indian doubles para-shuttlers Manisha Ramadass and Mandeep Kaur grew in confidence after winning their opening match at the 4th Fazza Dubai Para Badminton International 2022 that began on Monday.

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Inspirational Tuba guides Pakistan to victory in first women’s T20 against Sri Lanka

Chasing a target of 107 runs, Pakistan reached home in 18.2 overs for the loss of four wickets. Nida was the highest run-scorer for Pakistan as she remained unbeaten on 36 runs from 27 balls while captain Bismah Maroof scored 28 runs.

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RAKTDA announces 16th edition of Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon to take place in February 2023

The stunning Al Marjan Island will again host the world’s fastest half marathon which will feature some of the best long-distance athletes, running enthusiasts.

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Miller, Pandya power Gujarat Titans to IPL final with win over Rajasthan Royals

Rajasthan, which won the inaugural IPL in 2008, will have another chance to qualify for the final as they take on winner of Wednesday’s eliminator between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore.

24 May 2022

Spartan World Championship returns to Abu Dhabi with new course at Al Wathba

Abu Dhabi Sports Council and Spartan, the world's leading endurance sports and extreme wellness brand, have announced a limited amount of early discounts for registration, 200 days before the start of the second edition of the Spartan World Championship in the UAE capital.


24 May 2022

Father, son and siblings strike it rich as TCCF’s squash events give boost to game

Committed to its mission to champion squash at the grassroots level and ensure it becomes a popular game in the Emirates' sports scene, the Tennis and Country Club Fujairah (TCCF) hosted two tournaments attracting top players from across the UAE.

24 May 2022

Iraqi para shuttlers keen to make a mark after debut in Dubai

Iraqi para shuttler Karrar Hayder Abbas Ghalwah might have lost his opening match at the ongoing 4th Fazza Dubai Para Badminton International 2022 but he beamed with confidence.

24 May 2022

Saudi driver Reema delighted as Theeba Motorsport win on International GT Open debut

Theeba Motorsport founder and Saudi driver Reema Juffali said “she couldn’t be happier” after the team clinched its first victory in the Pro-Am class in Round Two of the International GT Open in France.

24 May 2022

Ski Dubai will host DXB Snow Run in collaboration with DSC next month

Ski Dubai in partnership with Dubai Sports Council are excited to announce that the third edition of the DXB Snow Run will take place on 11 June.

24 May 2022

Al Wathba Cycling Team gets Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation boost

The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) signed a partnership agreement to support the activities of the Al Wathba Cycling Team.

24 May 2022

Newcomers will get to prove their worth against Sri Lanka, says Pakistan women’s team captain Bismah

The newcomers in the two squads have a great chance of proving their worth when they get a chance to play. It is always exciting to play an international series in Pakistan and such occasions always motivate us to do well and inspire the fans," said Maroof on the eve of the series.

24 May 2022

UAE win West Asian Beach Soccer Championship

The UAE national beach soccer team won the West Asian Championship after defeating its Omani counterpart 3-2 in the final match in Jazan, Saudi Arabia.

24 May 2022

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