Sports | Sunday 16 July, 2017 8:28 am

Matthews rules Tour 14th stage, Froome grabs back yellow

France: Australian Michael Matthews won the 14th stage of the Tour de France on Saturday as Chris Froome retook the yellow jersey from Fabio Aru. Matthews won comfortably ahead of Olympic champion Greg Van Avermaet in the tough uphill sprint finish to the 181.5km stage from Blagnac to Rodez, with...

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Sports | Wednesday 28 June, 2017 7:03 pm

UAE TEAM EMIRATES SET TO TACKLE ICONIC TOUR DE FRANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME

UAE Team Emirates will tackle its first Tour de France, the second Grand Tour of the season, this Saturday with a line-up that includes both strong Climbers and Attackers, all seeking stage wins on the ultimate test of professional cycling.   Among the UAE Team Emirates line-up is South...

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Sports | Tuesday 20 June, 2017 3:07 am

Armed Forces Officers Club and Hotel Hosts the 21st Edition of its Annual Ramadan Tournament

The Abu Dhabi Armed Forces Officers Club and Hotel (AFOCH) – the Emirate’s leading comprehensive hospitality, entertainment and sports destinations – is currently hosting the 21st edition of its Annual Ramadan Tournament under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed ...

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Sports | Friday 9 June, 2017 4:09 am

Al Watania and Royal Teams Advance to Semi-finals of the Sharjah Ramadan Football Championship

Al Watania and Royal teams have advanced to the semi-finals of the Sharjah Ramadan Football Championship (SRFC) following their respective 8-1 and 2-0 victories on Wednesday evening.  The ninth day of the tournament witnessed an impressive turnout of spectators keen to support their teams and...

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Sports | Sunday 28 May, 2017 3:11 am

3M Healthcare Sponsors the Spanish Soccer School in Support of UAE Youth Sport

3M Healthcare Business today announced that it is sponsoring the Spanish Soccer School, where Michel Salgado, the former Real Madrid player, is director. In doing so, the corporation continues to support the UAE youth by encouraging sports involvement and promoting healthy lifestyles, in general....

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Sports | Thursday 25 May, 2017 7:36 am

PODIUM FINISH FOR WORLD CHAMPION RUI COSTA

Rui Costa’s performance in the 17th stage of the Giro d’Italia secured UAE Team Emirates a podium position in Canazei whilst Jan Polanc climbed up the General Classification standings to secure a place in the top ten. Pierre Rolland (Cannondale-Drapac) won the stage with Gorka Izagirre...

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Sports | Wednesday 24 May, 2017 10:14 am

The importance of learning Pilates from a Physiotherapist

Clinical Pilates is a form of physical exercise that focuses on core stability, balance, control, strength, posture, breathing and flexibility. The benefits are well-documented but noted experts have cautioned there could be dangers if Pilates is practiced without the guidance of a licensed...

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Sports | Wednesday 24 May, 2017 4:12 am

UAE TEAM EMIRATES’ POLANC MOVES UP IN THE GENERAL CLASSIFICATION AFTER STAGE 16

The curtain was drawn on the 16th stage of the 100th Giro d’Italia today with UAE Team Emirates’ Jan Polanc moving up in the General Classification to place 13th. Vincenzo Nibali (Bahrain-Merida) won the dramatic Queen Stage of the Giro d’Italia, beating Mikel Landa (Team Sky) in...

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Sports | Tuesday 23 May, 2017 2:52 am

UAE TEAM EMIRATES' LAENGEN SIXTH IN GENERAL CLASSIFICATION AT TOUR OF CALIFORNIA

The curtain was drawn on the seventh and final stage of Amgen Tour of California with UAE Team Emirates’ rider Vegard Stake Laengen placing sixth overall in the final General Classification. The stage was won by Evan Huffman (Rally Cycling) while George Bennett (Team LottoNl - Jumbo) clinched ...

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Sports | Tuesday 23 May, 2017 12:16 am

Ninth Ramadan Women’s Sports Gathering Aims to Enhance Women’s Health during the Holy Month

  The on-going efforts of Sharjah Women’s Sport Foundation (SWSF) to develop women’s sports in the Emirate of Sharjah are manifested by the broad spectrum of activities and events sponsored and organised by the foundation throughout the year. The ninth Ramadan Women’s...

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