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Dugasta Titans gets ready for the inaugural Ultimate Golf Challenge (UGC)

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Dugasta Titans gets ready for the inaugural Ultimate Golf Challenge (UGC)

Captain Tauseef Khan Leads an exceptional lineup, ready to make golfing history in the UAE

Date: Dubai, UAE; January 29, 2023

Dugasta Titans gear up for a groundbreaking golf concept, the Ultimate Golf Challenge (UGC). Dugasta Titans, a team proudly represented by Mr. Tauseef Khan, Founder and Chairman of Dugasta Properties is set to make history in the inaugural Ultimate Golf Challenge (UGC), an innovative golfing concept taking the UAE by storm on January 30 and 31, 2024.

The UGC introduces a revolutionary 10-team, franchise-based challenge where strategic partners own each team. In addition to Dugasta Titans, the two-day championship tournament includes 140 players representing 10 teams will play 200 rounds that will determine who is the best.

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GAS completes the first session of ‘Transformation of Sports Federations’ project with a series of field visits to six federations

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GAS completes the first session of ‘Transformation of Sports Federations’ project with a series of field visits to six federations

UAE, 29 January 2024– The General Authority of Sports (GAS) is conducting a series of ongoing field visits to six sports federations covered in the project ‘Transformation of Sports Federations’ since its inception. These federations encompass archery, judo, shooting, fencing, athletics, and cycling. This marks the initiation of the third and final phase of the first session of the project, which is one of three significant transformative projects among the 17 outlined in the National Sports Strategy 2031.

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Top Cricketing Legends to Compete Against Each Other in This Exciting League

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Cricket Legends Yuvraj Singh, Shahid Afridi, and Kevin Pietersen to illuminate Edgbaston in Prestigious ECB-Sanctioned T20 Extravaganza

Top Cricketing Legends to Compete Against Each Other in This Exciting League

WCL, Crafted by Zabawa Entertainment, Welcomes Renowned Players for Epic Clashes

Dubai, 29th January, 2024 :In an extraordinary gathering of cricket excellence, Edgbaston is set to host the highly anticipated World Championship of Legends (WCL) this summer. Featuring luminaries like Yuvraj Singh, Shahid Afridi, and Kevin Pietersen, the T20 tournament is approved by the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB)on showcasing retired and non-contracted players from cricketing powerhouses – England, India, Pakistan, Australia, West Indies, and South Africa.

Harshit Tomar, Director of Zabawa Entertainment, shared his excitement, affirming, “The current announcement strengthens WCL’s status as a top-tier platform for past cricketing champions, creating new opportunities for the league’s development and global significance.”

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‘Always nice to test yourself against such talents:’ Dutch star Roelof van der Merwe after loss to Gulf Giants

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‘Always nice to test yourself against such talents:’ Dutch star Roelof van der Merwe after loss to Gulf Giants

Sharjah, 28 January, 2024: The Dubai Capitals faced defeat against the Gulf Giants during their last DP World ILT20 match at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Saturday. However, Dutch veteran Roelof van der Merwe picked up three wickets on the night while his team tried to defend 132/7.

Roelof van der Merwe of Dubai Capitals celebrate after taking the wicket of Gulf Giants batsman Chris Jordan during the match 11 of the DP World International League T20 between the Gulf Giants and the Dubai Capitals held at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates on the 27th January, 2024. Photo by CREIMAS / ILT20 RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE

Sharing his thoughts about the game, Roelof said that his team were a few runs short, “The two Gulf Giants openers gave their team an unbelievable start in the powerplay, which put us on the back foot. We might have been a few runs short, especially when our opponents had such a good powerplay with the bat. In such situations, it’s very hard to come back, but we did our best with the ball and took the game to the very end.”

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‘David Warner’s faith in me has really helped,’ says Akif Raja as Gulf Giants challenge awaits

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‘David Warner’s faith in me has really helped,’ says Akif Raja as Gulf Giants challenge awaits

Sharjah, 27 January 2024: UAE pacer Akif Raja lauded skipper David Warner for his support during the ongoing DP World ILT20 season 2. Speaking ahead of their clash against the Gulf Giants at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Akif credited the Australian for all his help during his time with the GMR Sport-owned team till now. 

Akif Raja of Dubai Capitals

“I’m very grateful to have David Warner as my Captain this season. It’s his faith in me that has helped me grow. He has given me a fixed role to work on, and I have focused on that. It’s a surreal experience with him as captain,” shared the Right arm Medium fast bowler.

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