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Global tri-talent set to tackle capital challenge

THE capital’s Corniche will be packed with world-class talent this weekend, as the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon gets set to start along the iconic seafront. Race fans will be able to witness row upon row of the best tri-talent on …

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Coach gets coached for TriYas fundraiser

One local football coach turned the tables on training, when preparing for the TriYas last weekend. It was coach Kevin Hodgson’s turn to be put through his paces, as he prepped for the triathlon in order to raise funds for …

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Hundreds of youngsters to take part in second junior triathlon

  The capital’s sporty youngsters are getting set for this year’s Abu Dhabi Junior Triathlon. The second instalment of the competition promises to be bigger than last year’s inaugural event – a duathlon – which saw over 100 children involved. …

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Kicking out those winter blues

Almost 400 professional footballers from five international teams and seven leading club sides are using Zayed Sports City in the capital to stay at the top of their game during the winter months. The players – from top sides such …

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Djokovic aims for a hat-trick

Reigning champion Novak Djokovic returns to Abu Dhabi this week with plans to secure an unprecedented third Mubadala World Tennis Championship title. Victory at Zayed Sports City would see the Serbian take home the trophy for a third consecutive year …

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Tsonga set to serve up thrills on Kids Day

Youngsters looking to have a ball in the capital and meet their tennis heroes will be able to head down to the specially designated ‘Kids Day’ at the annual Mubadala World Tennis Championship. Hosted on day one of the tournament, …

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Abu Dhabi the ‘chequered flag’ for F1 season in 2014

Formula One fans have more to look forward to next year, as Abu Dhabi will replace Brazil to become the season-end showdown race. The announcement came as the F1 governing body Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) revised the calendar for …

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World Cup trophy makes UAE debut

Football fans in the capital will have a chance to see the one and only FIFA World Cup trophy in all its 18-carat golden glory, as the iconic cup lands in Abu Dhabi as part of its world tour. On …

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Soccer showdown added to show

Football enthusiasts can lace up their boots this December as DUPLAYS and The Life and Style show UAE is hosting a five-a-side football tournament at the region’s biggest lifestyle event. From the 5th to 7th December, 32 teams will go …

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Time to touchdown

The Emirates American Football League (EAFL) is kicking off for a second season and organisers are appealing to the Abu Dhabi community to get involved. The youth American football league consists of three divisions – Varsity for players aged between …

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