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UAE's Portuguese coach Paulo Bento (R) looks on ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Asia zone qualifiers football match between Qatar and the United Arab Emirates at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on September 5, 2024. (Photo by Karim JAAFAR / AFP)
Bento sets sights on rewriting history as UAE face Iran

After national team's superb win in Qatar, Amir Ghalenoei's men are next up at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium

FootballSeptember 09, 2024
Mohammed Othman, centre, was the UAE's breakout star in Paris, placing fifth in the T34 100m. Reuters
Positives for UAE to take forward from Paris Paralympics to LA 28

The brightest star to emerge was 20-year-old Mohammed Othman, who finished fifth in 100m wheelchair final

OlympicsSeptember 09, 2024
Maryam Al Zeyoudi won a gold medal at the 2024 Para Athletics Championships in May. Photo: WAM
Al Zeyoudi and Khalaf narrowly miss out on medals as UAE end Paralympic campaign

Both finished fourth for nation’s best performances on penultimate day of Paris Games

OlympicsSeptember 07, 2024
Raveen Raveen (in red) defeated Ali Hassan Sumon in the Asian Boxing Confederation’s Asian Junior Championships held at ADNEC Centre in Al Ain. Pawan Singh / The National
Raveen sets sights on Olympics after making India debut in Al Ain

Haryana storms into final of 52kg division at Asian Junior Boxing Championships

Combat SportsSeptember 07, 2024
UAE's Abdullah Sultan Al Aryani at the Paris Paralympic Games. Photo: Mateusz Szklarski / IPC
Frustrating Paralympics for UAE shooter Al Aryani

Mohammed Othman and Ahmed Al Bedwawi look to keep nation’s hopes alive in wheelchair and cycle road race

SportSeptember 05, 2024
Jake Paul at the PFL Super Fights: Battle of the Giants press conference in Washington DC, on Thursday, August 22, 2024. PFL
ExclusiveJake Paul eyes new challenges after PFL Super Fight launch

American looking to hold events in Abu Dhabi and Dubai after showdown between Ngannou and Ferreira in Saudi Arabia

Combat SportsSeptember 02, 2024
UAE's Mohammed Othman qualified for the men's 100m T34 final at the Paris Paralympics. Photo: UAE Paralympic Committee
Paralympics: UAE's Othman qualifies for men's 100m T34 final

Wheelchair athlete impresses on Games debut as Emirati shooters fail to make the cut in qualifying rounds in Paris

OlympicsSeptember 01, 2024
Francis Ngannou, left, is separated from Renan Ferreira by YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul at a PFL press conference ahead of their fight in Riyadh. PFL
ExclusiveNgannou relishing return to MMA against Ferreira in Riyadh

The Cameroonian set to clash with Brazilian Renan Ferreira in PFL Super Fights: Battle of the Giants in October

Combat SportsAugust 26, 2024
Nahyan Nassar trains. The UAE national boxing team train ahead of the Asian Boxing Confederation Asian Junior Championships. Al Ain. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Asian Junior Boxing Championship a golden opportunity for UAE youth

Tournament in Al Ain, which has drawn participants from 23 nations, a great platform to aim for the highest level, including Olympics

Combat SportsAugust 25, 2024
Left to right: Mohamed Al Hammadi, Thekra Al Kaabi and Saif Al Nuaimi are among the Emirati athletes heading to Paris for the Paralympic Games. Photos: AFP / Chris Whiteoak / The National / UAE Paralympic Committee
Meet the Emirati athletes heading for the Paris Paralympic Games

Meet the 13 athletes led by star marksman Abdullah Sultan Al Aryani aiming for glory in France

OlympicsAugust 21, 2024
Saif Al Nuaimi of the UAE at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. Reuters
Al Nuaimi takes aim at medals on third visit to Paralympic Games

Emirati improved his results in the past two Games and believes he is ready to challenge the podium in Paris

OlympicsAugust 21, 2024
Mohammed Mardi, in black trunks, won the welterweight title at the inaugural Arab Muaythai Fight Night. Photo: UAEMKFED
Mardi crowned first Arab Muaythai Fight Night champion in Abu Dhabi

Emirati wins unanimous decision over Algerian Lyes Ouari in main welterweight title contest

Combat SportsAugust 18, 2024
Muaythai UAE champion Mohammed Mardi ahead of the inaugural Arab Muaythai Championship. Victor Besa / The National
UAE's Mohammed Mardi excited to be part of Arab Muaythai Fight Night

Inaugural event in Abu Dhabi has drawn 28 fighters from 14 Arab nations

Combat SportsAugust 16, 2024
UAE's Omar Al Marzooqi reached the individual showjumping final. Getty Images
Paris a learning curve and 'great experience' for UAE equestrian team

Al Marri hails the performance of teammate Al Marzooqi and reveals plans are already being put in place to secure qualification for Los Angeles 2028

OlympicsAugust 12, 2024
The UAE's Zamzam Al Hammadi celebrates her gold medal win at the IMMAF World Youth Championships in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. Image: UAEMMAF
Jiu-jitsu legend Gracie confident IMMAF will get nod for Olympics

He praises UAE for developing sport as Al Hammadi sends home fans wild by retaining her title in Abu Dhabi

Combat SportsAugust 11, 2024
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