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Al Bawaba
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Al Bawaba
Dubai Open Tennis Academies Championship Concludes with Resounding Success
The Dubai Open Tennis Academies Championship concluded with remarkable success, further solidifying its importance in nurturing young sports talents. Organized by the Dubai Sports Council in collaboration with the UAE Tennis Federation, the event underscored Dubai's commitment to discovering and developing emerging athletes in alignment with the Dubai Government's directives to attract and cultivate talents across all at the specialized Top Spin and Hub Tennis courts, the championship brought together some of the UAE's most promising young tennis players. A total of 151 players, representing 17 academies from across the country, competed in 170 knockout matches filled with excitement and competitive spirit that lasted until the final winners were honored by Ahmed Salem Al Mahri, Director of the Sports Talent Development Department at Dubai Sports Council, and Nasser Al Marzouqi, Secretary General of the UAE Tennis tournament featured a variety of age categories, including boys and girls under 10, under 12, under 14, under 16, and under 18, providing young athletes with valuable opportunities to showcase their talents and sharpen their skills in a competitive standout players captured attention with their exceptional performances. Ayan Abdel Qader claimed the under-10 boys' title, while Bert Muniz finished as runner-up. In the under-12 girls' division, Oteko Azuki secured first place, followed by Yasmin Iraqi. The under-12 boys' title was won by Kamel Ritel Benani, with Alec Laro taking second the under-14 girls' category, Isabel James emerged as champion, while Mayar Rahal claimed second place. Alex Rafa Aldemaita dominated the boys' under-14 category, beating Mohamed Al Ali in the the under-16 division, Zenro Jung delivered an outstanding performance to win the girls' title, with Isabel James finishing as runner-up. Alex Rafa Aldemaita continued his winning streak by securing the boys' under-16 title, with Manan Ahuja taking second Jung continued her impressive form by winning the under-18 girls' title, followed by Archibrit Kaur. In the boys' under-18 competition, Satvir Sandkumar claimed the top spot, with Abdulrahman Al Marzouqi finishing championship was supported by a distinguished group of leading sports entities and corporate sponsors, including Wilson, Al Rawdah Springs, Sportify Academy, and Imkan – Emirates Petroleum, all of whom played a vital role in the success and prominence of the tournament is part of the "Dubai Open Academies Championships" series organized by the Dubai Sports Council, covering a wide range of sports such as football, basketball, volleyball, handball, swimming, karate, gymnastics, and table tennis. The series aims to identify and nurture promising young athletes who will form the foundation of the UAE's future national teams. Through these initiatives, Dubai continues to cement its status as a thriving hub for sports and talent development, aligning with its comprehensive vision to build a generation capable of representing the nation proudly at regional and international levels.
Al Bawaba
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Al Bawaba
Dubai Open Table Tennis Academies Championship brims with success
The curtains came down on the inaugural Dubai Open Table Tennis Academies Championship (DOTTA) with UAE player Mayed Nawaf Al Kaabi walking away with the crown at the ISD courts in Dubai Sports by the Dubai Sports Council in cooperation with the UAE Table Tennis Federation and tournament operating partner ISD Dubai, the championship witnessed a full house at the ISD Table Tennis courts at Dubai Sports among the finds of the competition, Emirati Mayed Nawaf Al Kaabi walked away with the Under-12 category after defeating Henroy Day, while Azan Abdullah had to stay content with third the Under-15 category, Abdulrahman Ganio clinched the top spot, followed by Chloe Isabel Silva in second place and Joaquim Yenigou Adriano in third brand-new addition to the Dubai sporting scene aims at enhancing the Dubai Sports Council's efforts of attracting and developing emerging sports talent in keeping with its policy launched in line with the Dubai Government's directives to attract and develop talent across all sporting championship served as a platform to highlight emerging talent in table tennis, and witnessed strong competition and impressive skill displays across both age Salem Al Mahri, Director of the Sports Talent Management Department at the Dubai Sports Council, emphasised the importance of competitions such as the Dubai Open Table Tennis Championships in strengthening sports talent development programmes across all Council has organised similar Dubai Open Championships in football, basketball, volleyball, handball, swimming, karate, gymnastics and tennis, with great success so far. He noted that the wide participation in these championships reflects their great success and is a positive indicator for their future Mahri also praised the outstanding technical level witnessed in the table tennis championship, emphasising that it was an ideal platform for discovering promising talents who will form a fundamental pillar of future national Neves de Almeida, General Manager of ISD Dubai Sports City, emphasised that the tournament goes beyond the competitive aspect. 'The Dubai Open Table Tennis Academies (DOTTA) Championship was not just a competition; it was an opportunity to inspire young athletes and instill a love of table tennis in them. Seeing the children give it their all and support each other is truly a source of pride. The competitions were characterised by a high level of sportsmanship among the players, in addition to promoting finer values of respect, discipline and a passion for challenge, which left a positive impact on the participants, parents and coaches,' Al Mahri tournament concluded with an awards ceremony, where the top winners in the Under 12 and Under 15 categories were honoured for their outstanding performances, exceptional skills and fighting spirit while ending on the 12: 1. Mayed Nawaf Al Kaabi; 2. Henroy Day; 3. Azan Abdullah Under 15: 1. Abdulrahman Ganiu; 2. Chloe Isabel Silva; 3. Joaquim Ynigo Adriano.
Al Bawaba
17-06-2025
- Sport
- Al Bawaba
1500 Male & Female Promising Players participate in Dubai Open Basketball Academies Championship
The 6th edition of Dubai Open Basketball Academies Championship was successfully concluded with remarkable participation of 1500 male & female players from five age categories (U 10 to U 19 years old), represented 87 teams from 22 public & private academies; the most eminent of which are Al-Nasr & Shabab Al-Ahli Championship was organized by Dubai Sports Council (DSC) in collaboration with the UAE Basketball Association, and Sports Mania & Sports 360 X; the two organizational partners of the event was held as part of DSC's endeavors to attract, scout & develop sports talents and according to Dubai Government's policy to support talents in various were awarded by Mr. Ahmed Salem Al-Mahri, Director of Sports Talents Dept. in DSC, in the presence of the Lebanese star Fadi Al-Khatib, the Ambassador of sport in competed in 422 matches, followed by 42 thousand fans throughout two U 10 mixed category, the Jam Team attained excellence with two successive victories. In the first level, the Jam won Champs counterpart 68 – 42 and then surpassed Patriots Team in the second level with 48 – 23 U 12 category, the Champs Team attained difficult victory over Moen counterpart 81 – 76 in the first level, while NBA beat Champs 70 – 67 in the second U 12 girls category, Jam presented distinctive performance & won NBA 41 – U 14 category witnessed competitive matches, as the 24 Academy surpassed Falcons 89 – 72 in the first level, while Jam beat Moen 80 – 72 in the second U 14 girls category, Champs gained deserving victory over NBA 69 – U 16 category, the 24 Academy continued excellence & beat Falcons 64 – 56 in the first level, while Jam gained a deserving victory over NBA 71 – 49 in the second U 16 girls category, NBA overcame Jam 50 – Championship was concluded with an exciting competitive match in U 19 category, where Wildcats gained a precious victory over Falcon with 87 – 78 score. The Championship took place at the courts of Al-Nasr Sports Club & Al-Ettihad Private School – Jumeirah, and acquired remarkable support from Anta Sports Equipment Co. / Vid Fit Sports Nutrition / Burjeel Hospital / Al-Ain Water.
Al Bawaba
10-06-2025
- Sport
- Al Bawaba
Inaugural edition of Dubai Open Karate Championship sees top-level participation
The inaugural edition of the Dubai Open Karate Championship was a great success going by the sheer standard of competition and by the Dubai Sports Council (DSC) and the UAE Karate Federation in cooperation with the Mentor Sports Academy, the competition witnessed participation from more than 280 players representing 13 teams, including three government clubs and nine private sports academies from across the in all categories of Kata and Kumite for various age groups were held at the indoor hall of Shabab Al Ahli Dubai Club. The organisation of the Dubai Open Karate Championship is part of the Dubai Sports Council's efforts to discover and develop sporting talent in line with the Dubai Government's policy of supporting talent in various winners were crowned by His Excellency Major General Eng. Nasser Abdul Razzaq Al Razooqi, President of the UAE and Asian Karate Federations and Vice President of the International Karate Federation, in the presence of Ahmed Salem Al Mahri, Director of the Sports Talent Department at the Dubai Sports support from federationHis Excellency Major General Eng. Nasser Abdul Razzaq Al Razooqi expressed his pride in the success of the tournament, the level of organisation and the participation in all age categories. He further emphasized on the importance of continuing such events, which contribute to spreading karate and strengthening its status, especially as it is one of the oldest self-defence sports practiced in Dubai and throughout the Excellency affirmed that the UAE Karate Federation will continue to support such distinguished tournaments, given their important role in nurturing and honing emerging talents. He directed that all forms of technical and logistical support be provided to develop the event during future Salem Al Mahri, Director of the Sports Talent Department at the Dubai Sports Council, emphasized the importance of these tournaments in strengthening development programmes for talent in all sports. He noted that the participation of more than 280 male and female players in the first edition of the Karate Championship reflects the event's mentioning the future expansion of the event, Al Mahri also praised the outstanding technical level witnessed in the tournament. He emphasized that the competition was an ideal platform for discovering promising talent who will form a fundamental pillar for future national at the heartMoataz Al Salam, Tournament Director and Talent Care Programme Coordinator at the UAE Karate Federation, explained that organising the event presented special challenges in dealing with the younger age emphasized that a select group of distinguished and outstanding local and expatriate players were selected for the junior, cadet and youth categories. Prominent among these who caught the eye were Hamza Abdul Salam, Rashid Al Hajjaj, Faisal Al Khalidi, Saif Al Qaidi and Khalifa Al and inclusion The tournament also witnessed the participation of people of determination, reflecting the organising committee's commitment to integrating all segments of society into sporting events while promoting the values of inclusion and equality in sports. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba ( Signal PressWire is the world's largest independent Middle East PR distribution service.
Gulf Today
06-06-2025
- Sport
- Gulf Today
Grebnev wins 25th Dubai Open Chess title
After a month of non-stop competition - playing one tournament after another across three cities in the UAE with little rest in between - teenage Grandmaster (GM) Aleksey Grebnev finally hit his stride in Dubai. Needing only a draw to secure the title, the 18-year-old Russian stayed composed despite an opening surprise by his opponent to calmly collect the half point he needed to clinch the championship in the 25th Dubai Open Chess Tournament on Wednesday at the Dubai Chess and Culture Club. Grebnev drew his final-round game against GM Shant Sargsyan of Armenia to finish with seven points in the nine-round tournament on account of five wins, four draws, and no losses. While he has won the Asian Junior Championship twice in 2023 and 2024 and was the 2023 U18 World Youth champion, Grebnev considers the Dubai Open as the biggest win in his young career. 'I am very pleased that I managed to show a good performance and win the tournament,' said Grebnev after the title-clinching draw. 'This is my first time winning a tournament of this level.' Playing white against Sargsyan, Grebnev said he was surprised to see the Caro-Kann defense on the board, which he countered with the Two Knights' Attack. 'Before the game, I decided that I had to play hard (despite needing only a draw to win the tournament),' he said. 'My opponent surprised me in the opening by defending with the Caro-Kann, but I responded well and the position quickly equalised and he offered a draw.' The Dubai Open was Grebnev's fourth tournament in a row - and third successive event within a month in the UAE. He played at the Asian Men's Championship in Al Ain and the Sharjah Masters last month with uninspiring results, but Dubai proved to be the turning point. 'I feel tired,' he said of playing high-pressure games almost every day for a month. 'But I'm very happy with the results of the tournament.' To celebrate, Grebnev said he plans to explore some of Dubai's must-visit spots with his mother Helena, who accompanied him during the Dubai leg of his four-week campaign in the UAE. 'I just want to take a break from the tension,' he said. 'This is my first time in Dubai and I was planning to go to the Dubai Mall tomorrow. After Dubai, I plan to rest for a week and then I'll play in the Higher League of the Russian Championship.' GM Alan Pichot of Spain also finished the tournament with seven points after defeating Iranian prodigy GM Sina Movahed, but settled for second place with an inferior tiebreak score, which calculated the average rating of a player's opponents. Russia's GM Ivan Zemlyanskii, who defeated Vietnam's IM Pham Tran Gia Phuc, Sargsyan, and GM Aleksandar Indjic of Serbia, who won over India's GM Bharath Subramaniyam, scored 6.5 points each and finished third to fifth, respectively.
