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Sports & Recreations

DP World International League T20 Season 4 to begin with blockbuster clash between defending champions Dubai Capitals and Desert Vipers

• Season 4 opener will be a rematch of Season 3’s epic final – the Capitals prevailed over the Vipers by four wickets in a thrilling last over finish for their maiden DP World ILT20 trophy triumph

• Dubai International Stadium to host 15, Zayed Cricket Stadium – Abu Dhabi to stage 11 and Sharjah Cricket Stadium set to be the venue for eight Season 4 matches. Full fixtures list is available below

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Sharjah Warriorz, Gulf Giants, Desert Vipers and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders seal semi-final spots in DP World ILT20 Development Tournament

  • Sharjah Warriorz face Gulf Giants at 5pm; Abu Dhabi Knight Riders meet Desert Vipers at 9pm on Tuesday, 2 September
  • League stage ended with Desert Vipers defeating Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and Warriorz beating Dubai Capitals on Sunday, followed by Gulf Giants defeating Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and Warriorz overcoming MI Emirates on Monday
  • Fans in India can watch the action on Fancode, while rest of the world can watch on styxsports; live scoring can be found here
  • Photos from the DP World ILT20 Development Tournament can be found here
  • The tournament provides UAE’s upcoming cricketers with a platform to showcase their talent ahead of the DP World ILT20 2025 Player Auction, scheduled a few days after the Asia Cup 2025.

Haider Razzaq in action for Sharjah Warriorz Development

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World Padel Academy launches ‘Smash and Glow’: Ladies-Only Social Padel Series  

The new weekly series, supported by SkinLab, blends fitness, self-care, and social connection to empower women across the UAE

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Dubai, UAE – September 1, 2025 – World Padel Academy (WPA), supported by the leading skincare clinic SkinLab, has launched Smash and Glow, a dynamic weekly padel series dedicated to women. This wellness and sport-driven initiative underscores a commitment to empowerment and inclusivity, reflecting the UAE’s ongoing efforts to celebrate women’s achievements.

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Global Cricket Stars to Light Up Vancouver: Canada Super 60 Unveils First Wave of Players

August 29,2025; Vancouver is gearing up for a sporting spectacle like never before. The Canada Super 60, the country’s first professional T10 cricket league, today announced its first wave of international stars ahead of the official draft — and the lineup is nothing short of blockbuster.

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Jonathan Figy shines at DP World ILT20 Development Tournament, eyes UAE return

  • “A strong performance here can open doors not just in franchise cricket but also for UAE selection,” says Jonathan Figy 
  • The DP World ILT20 Development Tournament provides UAE’s upcoming cricketers with a platform to showcase their talent ahead of the DP World ILT20 2025 Player Auction, scheduled a few days after the Asia Cup 2025.
  • Fans in India can watch the action on Fancode, while rest of the world can watch on styxsports; live scoring can be found here 
  • Photos from the DP World ILT20 Development Tournament can be found here

Dubai, 30 August 2025: Jonathan Figy has been in sensational form while leading the Gulf Giants Development at the ongoing DP World ILT20 Development Tournament. The 24-year-old has amassed 180 runs in four matches, including three half-centuries, taking the team to two wins in four matches. The UAE-born cricketer has showcased both his value to the team and highlighted his ambition to make a return to the national side. 

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