UAE star athletes honoured at Peace and Sport Forum

Singapore's Ser Miang Ng officially launched his bid for the presidency of the IOC on Thursday, saying he wanted youth to play a central role in the movement and to see IOC members more actively involved. Photo - Reuters/Benoit Tessier International ...

Most Nigerians are quick to point to a system of sports development, 'the grassroots development, as the main cause responsible for the inconsistencies the nation experiences, whenever we fail to produce desired results in national and international ...

LONDON: Thomas Bach is counting on his track record and long experience in the Olympic world to carry him to the top job in the IOC. The 59-year-old German lawyer yesterday became the first declared candidate in the race for president of the IOC, ...

Ng has remained coy about his IOC plans as Rogge (right) prepares to end his 12-year tenure in September. Photo: Reuters Spore's Ng to decide soon whether to contest IOC presidency, as Bach confirms he will - 48 min 7 sec ago SINGAPORE — A ...

Thomas Bach became the first member to declare as a candidate for IOC president on Thursday, saying his long experience in the Olympic movement makes him "well prepared" for one of the most powerful jobs in sports. Thomas Bach is counting on his ...

In attendance at the event was H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, crown prince of Ras al-Khaimah. The event is organised under the patronage of H. H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and ...

Morocco's Nawal El Moutawakel was the first Arab Muslim woman to claim an Olympic gold medal when she won the women's 400 metres hurdles at Los Angeles in 1984. El Moutawakel's victory was a major surprise and King Hassan II of Morocco telephoned ...

MIDDLE EAST SPORT INDUSTRY AWARDS RECOGNISE EXCELLENCE SPORT - FITNESS - RECREATION - EVENTS - ENTERTAINMENT - AWARDS The recently presented Middle East Sport Industry Awards (SPIA) have honoured professionals and organisations who work behind the ...

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL -- (Marketwire) -- 03/11/13 -- Felix Sanchez wins Laureus Comeback Award after gold medal win at 34 Brazilian Paralympic star Daniel Dias wins second Laureus Disability Award European Ryder Cup golfers are named Laureus Team ...