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فريق الأولمبياد الخاص الإماراتي يتوج بذهبية كأس العالم لكرة السلة الموحدة 3×3

أبوظبي، دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة، 8 ديسمبر 2025: في إنجاز تاريخي يضاف إلى مسيرة الرياضة الإماراتية وجهود تمكين أصحاب الهمم، توج فريق الأولمبياد الخاص الإماراتي لكرة السلة الموحدة 3×3 بالميدالية الذهبية في كأس العالم لكرة السلة الموحدة 3×3 – سان خوان 2025، بعد فوزه المستحق في المباراة النهائية على منتخب الصين تايبيه، عقب سلسلة من العروض القوية التي أكدت جاهزية الفريق وتفوقه الفني وروحه الجماعية.

وانطلقت النسخة الأولى من البطولة في مدينة سان خوان ببورتوريكو مطلع شهر ديسمبر الجاري، بمشاركة عشرين فريقًا للرجال وثمانية عشر فريقًا للسيدات من لاعبي الأولمبياد الخاص وشركائهم الموحدين من مختلف دول العالم. وشارك الأولمبياد الخاص الإماراتي ببعثة تضم ثلاثة لاعبين من ذوي التحديات الذهنية والنمائية وشريكين موحدين، إلى جانب الجهازين الفني والإداري.

وبهذه المناسبة، صرح سعادة طلال الهاشمي، المدير الوطني للأولمبياد الخاص الإماراتي: “نحتفل اليوم بإنجاز استثنائي جديد يؤكد قدرة لاعبينا على المنافسة عالميًا وتحقيق البطولات. لقد قدم الفريق أداءً بطوليًا، وكانوا على قدر الثقة والمسؤولية وهم يمثلون دولة الإمارات في هذا المحفل الدولي. ونتشرف بأن نهدي هذا الفوز إلى صاحب السمو رئيس الدولة حفظه الله الداعم الأول لأصحاب الهمم، فقد وفرت توجيهاته بيئة تمكين جعلت من هذه اللحظة واقعًا نفخر به جميعًا. هذا اللقب هو ثمرة العمل المشترك بين اللاعبين والأجهزة الفنية والإدارية وشركائنا الداعمين، وهو خطوة جديدة في مسيرة تطور رياضة أصحاب الهمم في دولة الإمارات”.

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Rovman Powell’s batting heroics helps Dubai Capitals overpower Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 83 runs

  • Powell smashed 96 runs off 52 balls to set up Dubai Capitals’ first win of  DP World ILT20 Season 4
  • Waqar Salamkheil picks up four wickets for Dubai Capitals Abu Dhabi Knight Riders crumble in chase of 187 runs
  • Tickets for DP World ILT20 Season 4 can be purchased from the ticketing platform Virgin Megastore – link: tickets.ilt20.ae
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Rovman Powell of Dubai Capitals raises his bat after scoring a fifty during Match 7 of the DP World International League T20 between the Dubai Capitals and the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on 7th December 2025.

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Dubai, 07 December, 2025: Rovman Powell’s stunning unbeaten half-century set up the Dubai Capitals’s first win of the DP World ILT20 Season 4 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. 

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MI Emirates ride on Romario Shepherd’s all-round performance to beat Sharjah Warriorz by four runs

Shepherd’s 31* off 10 balls, coupled with his death bowling cancelled out half-centuries from Kohler-Cadmore and Sikander Raza

  • Tickets for DP World ILT20 Season 4 can be purchased from the ticketing platform Virgin Megastore – link: tickets.ilt20.ae
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Sharjah, 07 December, 2025: The MI Emirates suffered a late scare but eventually pulled through courtesy an impressive final over from Romario Shepherd as they secured a four-run win over the Sharjah Warriorz at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

Allah Ghazanfar of MI Emirates celebrates the wicket during Match 6 of the DP World International League T20 between the Sharjah Warriorz and the MI Emirates, held at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, on 7th December 2025.

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UAE star Muhammad Waseem was the highest run-getter for MI Emirates, scoring 39 runs in 29 balls, including two fours and as many sixes. However, it was Tom Banton (32 off 21) and Romario Shepherd, who smashed an unbeaten 31 off 10 balls, including one four and four sixes. This took the score to 185, ensuring that Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Sikander Raza’s half-centuries went in vain. With the ball, Adil Rashid took 3 for 32 for the Warriorz.

Sikandar Raza of Sharjah Warriorz reacts during Match 6 of the DP World International League T20 between the Sharjah Warriorz and the MI Emirates, held at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, on 7th December 2025.

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Nissanka’s second straight half-century guides Gulf Giants to four-wicket win over Dubai Capitals

  • Pathum Nissanka smashed 67 runs off 31 balls, while James Vince remained unbeaten with a fifty.
  • Shanaka shined for the Capitals with the bat and ball.
  • James Vince went past Nicholas Pooran to become the second highest scorer of all time in DP World ILT20. Alex Hales leads the charts .
  • Tickets for DP World ILT20 Season 4 can be purchased from the ticketing platform Virgin Megastore – link: tickets.ilt20.ae
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Pathum Nissanka of Gulf Giants during Match 5 of the DP World International League T20 between the Dubai Capitals and the Gulf Giants, held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on 6th December 2025.

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Dubai, December 06 2025: Another fiery half-century from Pathum Nissanka scripted the Gulf Giants four-wicket victory over the Dubai Capitals at the DP World ILT20 Season 4. Nissanka (67 off 31) joined James Vince (50* off 45) in a match-winning partnership of 97 runs in 60 balls to chase down the target of 161 for a second consecutive win. Nissanka thumped six four and five sixes at the Dubai International Stadium as the Gulf Giants moved to the top of the points table. 

Dasun Shanaka of Dubai Capitals bowls during Match 5 of the DP World International League T20 between the Dubai Capitals and the Gulf Giants, held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on 6th December 2025.

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Mastercard and McLaren Formula 1 Team invite fans to be part of the action at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

  • Immersive Fan Garage will feature a McLaren F1 Team showcar, racing simulators, an AI-powered experience, music performances, on-the-spot giveaways, and more throughout the season’s finale race weekend
  • Multi-platinum, GRAMMY-nominated DJ and producer Jax Jones will make a special appearance on December 6th

Abu Dhabi, UAE – December 2025: Mastercard is bringing extra excitement to the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 with the launch of its first-ever Mastercard Fan Garage. Created as part of Mastercard’s partnership with the McLaren Formula 1 Team, the interactive space is designed to bring fans closer to the sport they love.

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