Gary Meenaghan

According to former interim heavyweight champion Antonio Rodrigo “Minotauro” Nogueira, the next generation of UFC greats will potentially be on show in the UAE capital this weekend at the Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Grand Slam.

For six glorious weeks this summer, the Rio Olympics and Paralympics brought the world a little closer together, and showed how endeavour can shine through adversity.

The UAE will be keen for jiu-jitsu to be accepted into the Olympic Games given how its athletes performed at Abu Dhabi Grand Slam World Tour, Gary Meenaghan writes from Rio de Janeiro.

Gary Meenaghan previews the third round of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu World Tour which has touched down in Rio de Janeiro.

Gary Meenaghan provides his analysis from Brazil's 2018 World Cup qualifying victory over rivals Argentina, focusing on the role of manager Tite and the impact he has made since his appointment.

Gary Meenaghan previews the Brazil v Argentina World Cup qualifying match on Thursday night in Belo Horizonte, site of the infamous 7-1 World Cup semi-final defeat two years ago.

Reporting from Rio, Gary Meenaghan reflects on the UAE's highly successful Paralympic Games and what it means for the country's future paralympians.

Brazilian is on the brink of greatness in the swimming pool, writes Gary Meenaghan in Rio de Janeiro.

Fresh from winning three silver medals at the Paralympic Games in Rio, Abdullah Sultan Al Aryani has a new project to keep him busy, writes Gary Meenagahn from Rio de Janeiro.

Volunteering was taken to a whole new level at the para-triathlon on Copacabana beach, writes Gary Meenaghan from Rio de Janeiro.

Emirati powerlifter, competing at his fifth successive Paralympic Games, raises 220kg in the under-88kg event to complete a metallic, medallic hat-trick. Gary Meenaghan reports from Rio de Janeiro.

Reporting from Rio de Janeiro, Gary Meenaghan looks at the #FillTheSeats campaign that is helping to send thousands of underprivileged Brazilian children to the Paralympic Games.

Win or lose, Zenab Al Breiki always has a smile as she targets a medal in F32 women's club throw on Friday, writes Gary Meenaghan from Rio de Janeiro.

The Emirates have brought a national record of 18 athletes to Brazil for this month’s Paralympic Games, which starts Thursday. Gary Meenaghan reports from Rio De Janeiro.