Tag: Sports
Paris skies closed for business during Olympics opening ceremony
Augustin de Romanet, chairman of Aéroports de Paris, said airlines are being warned in advance about the closure and told they will have to fly around the restricted airspace.
Brittney Griner recalls harsh 10-month Russian detention: ‘My life is over right here’
Brittney Griner was arrested in 2022 after Russian officials said they found a vape cartridge of hashish oil in her luggage at Moscow's airport.
Paris Olympics: Mayor vows River Seine water quality ‘will be good’
Paris mayor said she was confident water quality in the River Seine will be up to Olympic standards this summer — and that she’ll be able to prove it by swimming there.
France, Spain tighten security as Islamic State threatens Champions League games
British police said they were aware of reports of threats and had a robust policing plan in place ahead of Arsenal's match against Bayern Munich in London on Tuesday night.
Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham team owes him millions. What’s the financial hit?
Reynolds and McElhenney purchased Wrexham, one of the world’s oldest soccer teams, for $2.5 million while the club was in the fifth tier of the English game.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in Whistler, B.C. for Invictus Games training camp
Prince Harry is the founder of the Games for wounded, injured or sick service personnel and veterans.
Medals for the Paris Olympics are embedded with Eiffel Tower pieces
A hexagonal, polished chunk of iron taken from the iconic landmark is being embedded in each gold, silver and bronze medal that will be hung around athletes’ necks.
Soccer teams may automatically lose games if fans commit racism: FIFA
AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan says too many people are “complicit” in allowing racism to continue blighting soccer, and urged authorities to take stronger action.
Hamdan bin Zayed reviews preparations for Liwa International Festival (Moreeb Dune 2024)
ABU DHABI, 17th October, 2023 (WAM) – H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, reviewed - during a meeting with Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu...
Hamdan bin Zayed inaugurates Madinat Zayed Cycling Track in Al Dhafra Region
AL DHAFRA, 6th October, 2023 (WAM) – H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, has inaugurated Madinat Zayed Cycling Track in Al Dhafra Region.Madinat Zayed Cycling Track is a Bike Abu Dhabi project led by Al Dhaf...
Abu Dhabi Sports Council organizes a coexistence program for four coaches at Spanish Academy
ABU DHABI, 1st September, 2023 (WAM) – Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC), in cooperation with “Two-Eleven” sports and marketing agency, organised a coexistence program for four coaches from Abu Dhabi clubs at the Spanish Club UE Cornella Academy that took p...
Abu Dhabi Aquatics Club, National Ambulance sign MoU to promote public safety in aquatic environment
ABU DHABI, 30th August, 2023 (WAM) -- The Abu Dhabi Aquatics Club (ADAC), and National Ambulance, part of National Guard Command, announced today the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at promoting CPR training, emergency response, and i...
Five world championship golds, Khaled Al Shehhi eyes Abu Dhabi Pro’s black-belt gold
ABU DHABI, 28th August, 2023 (WAM) -- The echoes of the UAE National Jiu-Jitsu Team’s victory in the JJIF Youth World Championship in Kazakhstan's capital, Astana, still resonate. The team, sponsored by Mubadala Investment Company, has firmly established...
USA men’s national team wraps up Abu Dhabi stay with visit to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
ABU DHABI, 24th August, 2023 (WAM) -- The USA Basketball Men’s National Team concluded a trip to Abu Dhabi by taking time-out to visit some of the UAE capital’s most prominent landmarks and soak in some Emirati culture. Team USA made history last week wh...
US beat Germany at Basketball Showcase finale in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI: International Basketball Week and the US Basketball Showcase ended on Sunday night as the US men’s national team defeated Germany 99-91 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The US team concluded their preparations for the FIBA Men’s World Cup by b...