DUBAI: The upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup will offer a record-breaking total of US$7.96 million in prize money, according to the International Cricket Council (ICC). The winners of the tournament will receive $2.34 million, more than double the $1 million awarded to Australia in the previous edition in 2023. The runners-up will take home $1.17 […]
A total of 84 inspirational stories represented India at the recently concluded Paris Paralympics 2024. India’s Paralympians will look back at their campaign with pride. They ruled the stage and glittered with a record-smashing 29 medals. However, few things remain as a hot topic for discussion. Most of our paralympians crave for the limelight they […]
Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese football icon, has broken another record, this time off the pitch. The Al-Nassr star has become the first person to reach over one billion followers across social media platforms. Ronaldo’s online presence is enormous, with 638 million followers on Instagram, making him the platform’s most followed person. His new YouTube channel, […]
Harare: Preparations for the second season of Zim Afro T10 are well and truly on. The franchises have got their squads in place and the Harare Sports Club is all set for the tournament which begins on September 21 and will finish with the grand finale on 29 September. Season 2 of the Zim Afro […]
London: Arjun Erigaisi, the 21-year-old chess prodigy from Warangal, has been creating waves this year with a career-best ranking. He ascended to World No.4 in the FIDE world ratings in June this year after beating France’s Loic Travadon in the French Team Chess Championship 2024. With the Chess Olympiad starting in Budapest this month and […]
ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) and Spartan are excited to host the fourth edition of the Spartan Beast World Championship in Al Wathba Desert, Abu Dhabi, from 28th November to 1st December 2024. This year’s championship will attract thousands of professional and amateur athletes, as well as local community members. The event […]
KUWAIT: Kuwaiti athlete Faisal Sorour achieved a remarkable victory at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, winning a gold medal in the men’s shotput-F63 category on Saturday, September 7. Sorour delivered an impressive throw of 15.31 meters, which not only secured his gold medal but also highlighted his continued excellence in the sport. This victory marks Sorour’s […]
PARIS: The UAE Paralympic team concluded their impressive showing at the Paris 2024 Games with a fourth-place finish for both Maryam Al-Zeyoudi and Mohamed Khamis. The duo, representing athletics and weightlifting respectively, left their mark on the international stage. In the women’s shot put F40 final, Maryam Al-Zeyoudi shattered her personal best with a throw […]
Sir Bani Yas Island is set to host the first ever long-distance triathlon within the Middle East, Includes 3.8 km swim, 180 km cycle and 42.2 km run. Abu Dhabi: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, ADNEC Group has announced that the launch […]
ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) held its annual Falcon Beauty Contest on the fifth day of the event at the Arena, featuring some of the finest falcons. Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the event drew falcon enthusiasts from around the world. The competition […]
ZÜRICH: FIFA has revealed the emblem for the first 32-team FIFA Club World Cup, set to take place in the United States from 15th June to 13th July 2025. This will be the largest and most inclusive club football competition ever. The event will feature teams from all six continental confederations: AFC (Asia), CAF (Africa), […]
