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UAE swimmer Mubarak Al Besher competes at World Aquatics Championships
Al Besher of the UAE was eliminated form the 100-metre breaststroke competition after finishing last in Heat 5 on the first day of the 2015 World Aquatics Championships indoor races.
Troyden Prinsloo: South African Olympian making waves in the UAE’s swim culture
With state-of-the-art facilities already in place, South African instructor Prinsloo wants to elevate Emirati swimmers for the future, writes Ali Khaled.
For these Dubai-based swimmers, the world championships is not enough
Hamilton Aquatics teammates Velimir Stjepanovic and Ivan Lendjer from Serbia, as well as Mohammed Madouh of Kuwait, call the Emirates home and will be the focus of local interest at the 2015 World Aquatics Championships, writes Ali Khaled.
Al Wahda signing Denilson feels ‘at home’ in attack and promises titles for new club
Ali Khaled reports that Brazilian Denilson, 27, has promised fans of the Abu Dhabi club that he is here to win trophies. “I came here because I am committed and not just for one or two years," Denilson said.
Another stellar season for Ali Mabkhout will surely lead to renewed interest from Europe
The ever-evolving Al Jazira striker will likely be ready for a move to an European league by the end of the next Arabian Gulf League season, writes Ali Khaled.
Real Madrid legend Zinedine Zidane leaves fans and players star struck at NAS Tournament
Zinedine Zidane is one of the most popular footballers in history, and on Friday night in Dubai, a group of lucky spectatorrs got to see why, writes Ali Khaled.
From football to education, seven Dubai teens see the American dream
Schoolboys from the E-Sport Football Academy are having trials at two of the top universities in the United States – Stanford in California and Northwestern in Illinois.
Zinedine Zidane, Edgar Davids and Omar Abdulrahman to take part in 2015 NAS Tournament
The 2015 NAS Tournament will host an exhibition futsal match featuring international stars past and present including Zinedine Zidane and Omar Abdulrahman.
Accustomed to winning beautifully now losing ugly, Brazil need to take action or risk being left behind
As the post-mortem begins on another failed tournament for Brazil, Ali Khaled looks at what has gone wrong for the iconic football nation.
No longer hidden in the shadows, lean and mean Stan Wawrinka firmly established among the elite
Stan Wawrinka has always managed to avoid the limelight, but as Ali Khaled explains, his growing stature in tennis is making it increasingly difficult.
On left flank or in the central attack, Ryan Babel will have every chance to shine at Al Ain
Now 28, Babel retains his blistering pace, but Al Ain fans expecting him to tear the down left wing will be as disappointed. His most memorable matches at Anfield came when introduced from the bench, writes Ali Khaled.
Football is a game that just keeps on giving without a break
Competitions in odd-number years are nothing new, but the football tournament market has never been as saturated – not that fans are complaining, writes Ali Khaled.
Khaled Al Qubaisi having fun in familiar France ahead of 24 Hours of Le Mans
Emirati driver, competing in the AM class, feels relaxed on his third visit to the championship.
