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Extreme adventures to try in Dubai

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Forget the glitz and glam: let us introduce you to the rough and ready side of the emirate, the one that’s not for the faint-of-heart

15/05/2019

United Kingdom

World speed record for Tuk Tuk broken in England

Two cousins, Matt Everard and Russell Shearmen broke the Guinness World Record for the highest speed reached on a Tuk Tuk on Monday with a speed of 119.584 km/hr.

13/05/2019

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Japan: Mother's Day marked by woman-only sumo wrestling tournament

Professional sumo wrestling bans women from even setting foot in the ring. But, on Sunday, 61 amateur female wrestlers took part in an annual contest in Fukushima.

13/05/2019

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Keeping tradition alive in Dubai

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Tourists are flocking to Dubai to experience the traditional Bedouin culture.

08/05/2019

United Kingdom

Liverpool reach Champions League final after 4-0 win over Barcelona

Liverpool produced one of the greatest comebacks in Champions League history as they beat Barcelona 4-0, to win 4-3 on aggregate and go into the final

08/05/2019

World

Belfast Marathon almost half a kilometre too long

Running a marathon is one of the most physically demanding sporting achievements- Now imagine crossing that finish line at last... Only to find out that you should have stopped running about a half kilometre ago.

06/05/2019

France

Panini launches first Tour de France sticker book

Fans of the most respected cycling race in the world will have to gather 352 stickers to complete the inaugural Tour de France album.

03/05/2019

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Underwater hockey championship takes place in Russia

An underwater hockey champion started last week at one of the oldest diving clubs in Moscow.

03/05/2019

South Africa

'Do we want to change our definition of what is a man and a woman?'

How should sporting bodies decide who can compete in which category?

01/05/2019

United Kingdom

Football manager hailed for act of sportsmanship in bizarre game

Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa has been hailed for an act of sportsmanship that also ended hope of his team being promoted to the Premier League.

29/04/2019

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Dubai's thriving sports academies promoting healthy lifestyles

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From football to rugby to cricket, Dubai is a hot bed for sporting academies drawing on the expertise of international talent. It has a lot to offer to the next generation of sporting stars as contributing to the wider community.

23/04/2019

France

Indoor skydiving? Here's how it works

With roots in traditional skydiving, it involves flying inside a glass-walled, vertical wind tunnel, rather than jumping out of a plane.

22/04/2019

Sport

Footballers boycott social media for 24 hours in racism protest

England stars join call for 24-hour blackout following abuse.

19/04/2019

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Swimwear-clad skiers defy the cold in Siberia to mark end of winter

More than 1,500 Russian skiers and snowboarders have marked the end of winter season by riding the slopes in their swim wear.

13/04/2019

USA

Paralysed star athlete fulfills dream of going back to track

Paralysed star athlete fulfills dream of going back to track,

10/04/2019

Focus

Minsk gears up for European Games

In partnership with Minsk 2019

Focus looks at how Belarus capital Minsk is gearing up for the European Games, readying transport and venues which are set to leave a lasting legacy.

09/04/2019

Sport

Turkish delight as hosts strike gold on Day 3 of Antalya Grand Prix

It was a case of Turkish delight as Mikhail Ozerler struck gold for the host nation on the third and final day of a thrilling 2019 Antalya Grand Prix

08/04/2019

Sport

Explosive judo and Greek glory on Day 2 of 2019 Antalya Grand Prix

Explosive judo dominates a thrilling Day 2 of the 2019 Antalya Grand Prix, with the 9 gold medals up for grabs so far shared by 9 different countries

06/04/2019

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06/04/2019

Sport

Home crowd thrilled by magnificent judo on Day 1 of Antalya Grand Prix

The home crowd was thrilled by a magnificent display of judo and powerhouse performances on Day 1 of the 2019 Antalya Grand Prix in Turkey

06/04/2019