• Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, November 17, 2012: Jockey Richard Mullen atop Ma'eror W'rsan, 2nd left, races to the victory in the sixth race of the first meeting at the Sharjah Equestrian and Racing Club in Sharjah on November 17, 2012. Christopher Pike / The National
    Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, November 17, 2012: Jockey Richard Mullen atop Ma'eror W'rsan, 2nd left, races to the victory in the sixth race of the first meeting at the Sharjah Equestrian and Racing Club in Sharjah on November 17, 2012. Christopher Pike / The National
  • Team China performs during the Teams Free Routine Finals at the 9th Asian Synchronised Swimming competition Dubai. Satish Kumar / The National
    Team China performs during the Teams Free Routine Finals at the 9th Asian Synchronised Swimming competition Dubai. Satish Kumar / The National
  • Marcelo Oliveira Da Silva of AL Wahda attempts a penalty kick against Dubai during a Pro League match in Abu Dhabi. Lee Hoagland/The National
    Marcelo Oliveira Da Silva of AL Wahda attempts a penalty kick against Dubai during a Pro League match in Abu Dhabi. Lee Hoagland/The National
  • Al Ain supporters celebrate during the Etisalat Pro League football match between against Al Wasl club in Al Ain. Pawan Singh / The National
    Al Ain supporters celebrate during the Etisalat Pro League football match between against Al Wasl club in Al Ain. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Participants take part in Ducati motorcycle riding school on Yas Marina Circuit at Abu Dhabi. Ravindranath K / The National
    Participants take part in Ducati motorcycle riding school on Yas Marina Circuit at Abu Dhabi. Ravindranath K / The National
  • Red Bull Formula One driver Mark Webber drives during the qualifying session of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Christopher Pike / The National
    Red Bull Formula One driver Mark Webber drives during the qualifying session of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Christopher Pike / The National
  • Freestyle Moto X Stunt riders perform at Burj Park in Dubai on November 17, 2012. Satish Kumar / The National
    Freestyle Moto X Stunt riders perform at Burj Park in Dubai on November 17, 2012. Satish Kumar / The National
  • Fernando Valenca of Brazil (yellow) executes a bicycle kick against Switzerland during the Samsung Beach Soccer Intercontinental Cup Dubai 2012. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Fernando Valenca of Brazil (yellow) executes a bicycle kick against Switzerland during the Samsung Beach Soccer Intercontinental Cup Dubai 2012. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Mixed Martial Artist Simone Tessari, left, dominates, Benjamin Brinsa, right, during Abu Dhabi Warriors Fighting Championship at the Abu Dhabi Expo. Mike Young / The Nation??al
    Mixed Martial Artist Simone Tessari, left, dominates, Benjamin Brinsa, right, during Abu Dhabi Warriors Fighting Championship at the Abu Dhabi Expo. Mike Young / The Nation??al
  • Luke Donald tees off on hole 1 on the final day of DP World Tour Golf Championship 2012 at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
    Luke Donald tees off on hole 1 on the final day of DP World Tour Golf Championship 2012 at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
  • British School Al Khubairat, left competes against Dubai College, right, during the Dubai College Sevens tournament at Dubai College. Jaime Puebla / The National
    British School Al Khubairat, left competes against Dubai College, right, during the Dubai College Sevens tournament at Dubai College. Jaime Puebla / The National
  • Essa Obaid, #9, embraces Edgar Bruno Da Silva, #34, who both celebrate following a goal against Ajman at Shabab's Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Stadium. Jaime Puebla / The National
    Essa Obaid, #9, embraces Edgar Bruno Da Silva, #34, who both celebrate following a goal against Ajman at Shabab's Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Stadium. Jaime Puebla / The National

Long Shot: Sport from around the UAE

RJ Mickelson

November 29, 2012

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Now that the heat of the UAE Summer has come and gone, the magic of the Sport season is in full swing. During the month of November, The National staff captured a wide range of incredible moments from the speed of F1 to the precision of Championship Golf to chaos of beach soccer.

The re-envisioned National View Long Shot series will offer a range of Sport-related posts from local to international events offering beautiful visuals speaking to the thrill and agony of everything Sport has to offer.

Edited and sequenced by Sport Photo Editor RJ Mickelson

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