Competitors from across the UAE are putting their skills to the test, for the 10th annual National Lifeguard Championship in Fujairah. 26 teams, including, for the first time five women’s teams, must showcase their fitness, leadership and teamwork across challenges to win the title. Chairman of the National Lifeguard Championship Patrick Anataki says lifeguards are professionals with an important role to play in water safety.
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Indian team receive $14.2 million bonus for historic T20 World Cup win
The Twenty20 World Cup-winning Indian cricket team was awarded a bonus of 1.31 billion rupees ($14.24 million) on Tuesday by the country's cricket board, six times the prize money they claimed for lifting the title in Ahmedabad.
Djokovic, Draper set up last-16 showdown
Third seed Novak Djokovic has overcome a second-set reverse to beat American Aleksandar Kovacevic 6-4 1-6 6-4 at Indian Wells on Monday and reach the last 16 for the first time since 2017, setting up a meeting with defending champion Jack Draper, who swept past 19th seed Francisco Cerundolo 6-1 7-5.
FIFA COO: World Cup 'too big' to be postponed by Middle East conflict
FIFA Chief Operating Officer Heimo Schirgi has stated that the World Cup is "too big" and that the 2026 tournament will go on as planned despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
West Ham into FA Cup quarter-finals with shootout win over Brentford
West Ham United defender Konstantinos Mavropanos struck the winning spot kick as his side beat visitors Brentford 5-3 in a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw in normal time on Monday to book a place in the FA Cup quarter-finals.
Millwall fined 45,000 pounds for offensive chanting in League Cup tie
Millwall have been fined 45,000 pounds ($60,448) for offensive chanting during their League Cup tie against Crystal Palace in September, the Football Association (FA) said on Monday.
The Ministry of Defence has announced on Tuesday that air defences are currently responding to incoming missiles and drone threats from Iran.
The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has announced the total ban on all types of drones and light sports aircraft.
The UAE weather bureau has forecast overcast skies and rainfall of varying intensities across several parts of the UAE until Thursday, March 12.
