Category: Sports

SHARJAH: In a spectacular close to the athletics competitions at the ongoing 7th edition of the Arab Women Sports Tournament (AWST), the Bahraini contingent significantly bolstered its medal tally, reaching an impressive 14 medals on the final day of competitions, with a haul of four gold and one silver, on Saturday.

Egypt also made notable strides, securing one gold and two bronze, concluding their participation with nine medals and securing the runner-up position in the overall standings.

The final day of the Games was marked by the crowning of champions in a ceremony attended by Sheikha Hayat Bint Abdulaziz Al Khalifa, President of the Equal Opportunities Committee at the Union of Arab National Olympic Committees; Dr. Habib Al Raban, Chairman of the Arab and Saudi Athletics Federations; Hanan Al Mahmoud, Vice Chairman of the Higher Steering Committee of AWST; along with Syrian world champion Ghada Shouaa.

Other countries also made their mark on the final day, with Lebanon winning a gold medal; Iraq taki
ng home two silvers and a bronze; the UAE, Oman, and Syria each adding a silver and a bronze to their tallies; and Kuwait and Jordan each securing a bronze medal.

Egypt’s Sherine Hussein soared to victory in the javelin throw, securing the gold medal with an impressive distance of 43.25 metres. Omani Heba Al-Asima claimed the silver medal with a throw of 39.40 metres. Meanwhile, representing Syria, Liana Mustafa bagged the bronze with a throw measuring 34.81 metres.

In the demanding 5000m race, Bontio Edaw Rebito from Bahrain demonstrated outstanding endurance to clinch the gold medal with a time of 16:50.17. Diana Kareem Lami, representing Iraq, showed remarkable stamina to secure the silver medal with a time of 19:08.44. Meanwhile, Haya Ahmed Al-Rifai of Kuwait took home the bronze medal with a time of 19:29.12.

Aminat Jamal of Bahrain surged ahead to win the gold medal in the 400m hurdles with a swift time of 58.74 seconds. UAE’s Mahrah Abdulrahim showcased agility to secure the silver medal with a time
of 1:05.60, while Rahma Mukhtar from Egypt demonstrated tenacity to earn the bronze medal with a time of 1:06.01.

Lebanese Maysa Mouawad blazed to victory in the 200m sprint, securing the gold medal with a speedy 24.72 seconds. Adiduwing Oding from Bahrain showed determination to clinch the silver medal in 24.91 seconds, while Egypt’s Shatha Abdelghaffar Atta bagged the bronze medal in 25.44 seconds.

Marta Yuta from Bahrain showcased exceptional endurance to claim the gold medal in the 1500m race in 4:29.91 minutes. Tajist Mekonnen, representing Bahrain, displayed a strong performance to secure the silver medal with a time of 4:30.81. Narges Sawaed from Iraq earned the bronze medal, crossing the finish line in 4:50.34.

Team Bahrain demonstrated exceptional teamwork and speed to secure the gold medal in the 4x400m relay with a time of 3:54.44. Iraqi runners showed determination to secure the silver medal with a time of 4:09.43, while Team Jordan clinched the bronze medal with 4:21.63.

Source: Emirates New
s Agency

ABU DHABI: His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, attended a part of the 25th UAE President’s Endurance Cup race, which was held in the Emirates International Endurance village in Al Wathba.

The race began at 06:30 with the participation of 159 elite male and female horsemen from various stables in the country, in addition to the participation of a number of horsemen representing the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and a number of Arab countries, in addition to the horsemen residing in the country.

His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed had inspected the facilities of the Emirates International Endurance village, and reviewed the technical, organisational and logistical equipment that had been prepared to host the 25th UAE President’s Endurance Cup.

Source: Emirates News Agency

ABU DHABI: His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, attended a part of the 25th UAE President’s Endurance Cup race, which was held in the Emirates International Endurance village in Al Wathba.

The race began at 06:30 with the participation of 159 elite male and female horsemen from various stables in the country, in addition to the participation of a number of horsemen representing the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and a number of Arab countries, in addition to the horsemen residing in the country.

His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed had inspected the facilities of the Emirates International Endurance village, and reviewed the technical, organisational and logistical equipment that had been prepared to host the 25th UAE President’s Endurance Cup.

Source: Emirates News Agency

The ‘Al-Aqsa Flood’ football championship competition launched in Al-Durayhimi District, organized by the Al-Durayhimi Youth Club.

The statement considered that such tournaments came to consolidate the Operation Al-Aqsa Flood concept

Source: Yemen News Agency

ABU DHABI: Ons Jabeur exited the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open presented by Abu Dhabi Sports Council following a straight-sets defeat at the hands of Beatriz Haddad Maia, while Elena Rybakina and Lidmila Samsonova will meet in the semi-finals having both won today.

World Number. 6 Jabeur was heavily backed by a passionate crowd inside Stadium Court, but the Tunisian was unable to replicate the form she produced in Wednesday’s impressive win over Emma Raducanu.

Haddad Maia, also through to the semi-finals of the doubles competition alongside compatriot Luisa Stefani, won the first set 6-3 and while Jabeur produced flashes of quality, she was unable to find the consistency to seriously trouble the Brazilian.

Having saved one match point, the writing was on the wall for Jabeur when Haddad Maia, on her serve, forced another, and second time around she made it count to set up a semi-final clash against Daria Kasatkina.

Samsonova was the first player to book her spot in the last four as she triumphed in the day’s ope
ning contest on Stadium Court, the 25-year-old overcoming World No. 12 Barbora Krejcíková in straight sets.

It marks a second consecutive semi-final at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open for Samsonova, who defeated Qinwen Zheng at the same stage last year before losing in the final to Belinda Bencic.

After eliminating Anhelina Kalinina in the quarter-finals, Samsonova edged two close sets in the UAE sunshine, progressing 7-5, 6-4.

She said, ‘I’m so happy with the way it went because I knew it would be a match at a high level. Barbora is an amazing player and it’s incredible the way I managed today, I’m so happy.

‘My game is coming together because of course it’s important to serve well, but I’m returning well too and together it’s a great mix.”

Also, through to the last four is Kazakhstan’s Rybakina who recorded a straight-sets victory over Cristina Buc?a.

The 2022 Wimbledon champion was forced to come from behind against Danielle Collins in the quarter-finals, but it was a different story today as she took co
ntrol from the outset and quickly won the first set.

Buc?a responded well in the second and, at one point, looked on course to force a third set, but after breaking her opponent’s serve, World No. 5 Rybakina saw the match out to win 6-1, 6-4.

Rybakina and Samsonova go head-to-head today for a place in the final. In the day’s final match, Kasatkina made light work of Cîrstea with a truly dominant display.

The 2022 French Open semi-finalist started well and got better as the match progressed, blowing her opponent away to win 6-2, 6-0. She plays Haddad Maia today with a place in the final up for grabs.

Linda Noskova and Heather Watson are through to the final of the doubles competition following a thrilling quarter-final win over Nicole Melichar and Ellen Perez.

Noskova and Watson advance straight to the final via Walk Over due to the fact their scheduled semi-final opponents, Magda Linette and Bernarda Pera, have withdrawn after Linette sustained an injury to her left thigh.

They will face either Haddad M
aia and Stefani or Sofia Kennin and Bethanie Mattek-Sands, who play today, in Sunday’s final.

Kennin and Mattek-Sands traded competing on the tennis court for some high-speed track action as they headed to nearby Yas Marina Circuit, home of the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, for a karting session. The duo face Haddad Maia and Stefani in the semi-finals of the doubles competition today.

Source: Emirates News Agency

ABU DHABI: The Emirates International Endurance village in Al Wathba will tomorrow (11th February) host the 25th UAE President’s Endurance Cup, one of the most prestigious events in the annual UAE endurance racing calendar.

The 160km, silver jubilee event is being held in partnership with the UAE Equestrian and Racing federation (UAEERF) under the support and patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court and Chairman of the Emirates International Endurance village.

An elite group of male and female riders on back of the strongest horses from various stables across the country, the GCC and Arab countries, in addition to international riders residing in the country will compete in the six-leg race at distance of 40km, 28km, 28km, 24km, 20km and 20km.

Emirati riders have dominated the championship since its inception, exchanging its titles during its 24 years, and they have also dominated all the top positions. 19 riders
exchanged the titles of the championship, and rider Sultan Ahmed Al Balushi won 3 titles, while the riders Sharif Mohammed Abdullah, Saeed Al Muhairi, and Khalifa Al Jahouri each won the title twice.

Al Wathba Stables is the most winning stables in the championship with 8 titles.

The rider Rashid Saeed Al Ketbi holds the title of the previous edition of the championship.

Source: Emirates News Agency