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Special Olympics UAE Launches National Table Tennis Development Program in Collaboration with Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE)

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – February 03, 2025: Special Olympics UAE, in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE), launched an innovative training program to enhance the skills of athletes in table tennis. Kicking off at Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services, the program brings together 120 athletes with intellectual and developmental challenges and 30 coaches from clubs across the UAE from February 2 to 6. The program aims to elevate the technical abilities of People of Determination in table tennis and open new pathways for the sport within the community.

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Gulf Giants stay alive in the playoff race, overcome Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by seven wickets

  • Gulf Giants beat Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by seven wickets
  • “Opening the bowling with Mark, we had to get us off to a good start. Our bowling group prides itself on diversity. Left arm, right arm, tall and short, we have a bit of everything. We’re glad that we’ve at least given ourselves a fighting chance. We’ll be crossing our fingers for the next couple of days,” said Daniel Worrall, the Player of the match.
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Dan Worral of Gulf Giants celebrates the wicket of Kyle Mayers of Abu Dhabi Knight Riders during the match 27 of the DP World International League T20 between the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and the Gulf Giants held at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on the 1st February, 2025.

Photo by Pankaj Nangia / CREIMAS / ILT20


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Sharjah Warriorz storm into playoffs as Kohler-Cadmore shines in eight-wicket win against MI Emirates

  • Tom Kohler-Cadmore smashed 91 runs in 52 balls to help Sharjah Warriorz chase 173 in 17.2 overs.
  • Player of the Match, Tom Kohler-Cadmore said: “We’ve been playing for three years, and we haven’t been to the finals, that was the goal going into this season. Tim Southee bowled well and set it up today. I just want to put the pressure back on them, sometimes they’ll get the better of me, but I tend to do well if I get a start, and I had some luck as well. Wade played some fine shots and eased us home. We’ve had a great group; the boys have been together even when we lost heavily.”
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Tom Kohler-Cadmore of Sharjah Warriorz plays a shot during the match 28 of the DP World International League T20 between the MI Emirates and the Sharjah Warriorz held at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on the 2nd February, 2025.

Photo by Deepak Malik / CREIMAS / ILT20


Abu Dhabi, February 02 2025: Sharjah Warriorz completed a sensational comeback in the tournament as they became the third team to seal a spot in the playoffs at the DP World ILT20 Season 3. Buoyed by a stellar knock from Tom Kohler-Cadmore, the Warriorz defeated the MI Emirates by eight wickets in a must-win match, here at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The result also knocks the Gulf Giants out of the race for a playoff berth, while the Dubai Capitals and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders are in contention for the fourth spot. 

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Warner’s heroics propel Dubai Capitals into playoffs after 26-run victory over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders

  • David Warner, Player of the match said: (The innings) took me back to when I was 21 again. You need to have that positive attitude. Shai made my job easier. We got off to a positive start and put up a competitive total. I tried to hit straight. I am still learning. I love this game. I owe this game a lot. Hopefully, I can get one better next game.”
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Gulbadin Naib of Dubai Capitals plays a shot during the match 29 of the DP World International League T20 between the Dubai Capitals and the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders held at the Dubai International Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates on the 2nd February, 2025.

Photo by Pankaj Nangia / CREIMAS / ILT20

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Pooran’s panache helps MI Emirates register handsome win against Gulf Giants 

  • James Vince scores a captain’s knock of 86 runs for the Gulf Giants, but in vain 
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James Vince of Gulf Giants plays a shot during the match 26 of the DP World International League T20 between the Gulf Giants and the MI Emirates held at the
Dubai International Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates on the 31st January, 2025.

Photo by CREIMAS / ILT20

Dubai, 31 January, 2025: The MI Emirates’ captain Nicholas Pooran was in the form of his life, as he guided his side over the line against the Gulf Giants, at the Dubai International Stadium on Friday evening, in Season 3 of the DP World ILT20. The MI Emirates won the game by five wickets and also registered their first victory of the season in Dubai. Skipper Pooran, who walked away with the player of the match award, finished unbeaten on 58 off 37 deliveries, also won the player of the match award.  

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