What sport is on in the UAE this week?

Sport360 staff 13:00 16/04/2017
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    Sport360 brings you the ultimate guide to this week’s sporting events in the UAE.

    Are you attending or participating in one of the following events?

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    ABU DHABI WORLD PROFESSIONAL JIU-JITSU CHAMPIONSHIP (FIVE-DAY EVENT)

    Beginning Sunday, April 16 – Ending Saturday, April 22

    The 9th Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship kicks off in the capital this week.

    More than 7,000 athletes from over 100 countries will compete for prizes, including star names, such as: Gabriel Arges, Alexandre Ribeiro, Jose Junior, Adam Wardzinski, Marcio Andre, Kennan Cornelius, Gianni Grippo, Faisal Alketbi, Claudio Calasans, Isaque Paiva, Felipe Pena, Nathiely de Jesus, Mackenzie Dern and Luiza Monteiro Costa.

    It’s sure to be another spectacular championship!

    WHERE: ZAYED SPORTS CITY, IPIC ARENA, ABU DHABI
    MORE INFO: 
    uaejjf.org and facebook.com/uaejjf

    Take in the action in Abu Dhabi.

    FBMA LADIES RUN 2017
    Wednesday, April 19

    Get ready to tackle the 2.5km and 5km distance races in the FBMA Ladies Sports Academy’s Ladies Run at Yas Marina Circuit.

    WHERE: YAS MARINA CIRCUIT, YAS ISLAND, ABU DHABI
    MORE INFO:
    fbma.ae/en/events/events-list/2nd-fbma-ladies-night-run
    premieronline.com/action/download.php

    Enjoy running in a stunning venue.

    ULTIMATE RACENIGHT ATHLETICS LEAGUE – RACE 5
    Thursday, April 20

    The fifth racenight of the series features the ultimate elite sportsmen’s 60m dash at Dubai Sports City.

    The racenight, which is similar to the professional athletics’ Diamond League, awards points for each event as athletes look to top the charts at the conclusion of the series.

    Are you competing?

    WHERE: DUBAI SPORTS CITY, DUBAI
    MORE INFO: ultimateathleticsuae.com

    Take in top athletics!

    DAMAN HERCULES TROPHY 2017
    Thursday, April 20 (Dubai) and Saturday, April 22 (Abu Dhabi)

    Two days. Two cities. Teams of 7. Twelve challenges. Don’t waste another moment, call up your colleagues for the 2017 Dubai and Abu Dhabi editions of the annual Hercules Trophy events.

    WHERE: Mushrif Park, Dubai and Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi
    MORE INFO BELOW:

    DUBAI: herculestrophy.com/teambuildingDubai2017
    ABU DHABI: herculestrophy.com/teambuildingAbuDhabi2017

    It’s all about teamwork!

    2XU COMPRESSION RUN SERIES 2016/17 – FINAL RACE
    Friday, April 21

    The finale to the series sees runners of all ages and abilities take on the Meydan track over a variety of distances.

    There’s prizes on offer too and the event is a great way to meet fellow runners.

    WHERE: The Track, Golf Clubhouse, Meydan
    MORE INFO: supersportsevents.me/event-registration/?ee=233
    premieronline.com/action/download.php?t=event&e=1958&id=2760
    premieronline.com/action/download.php?t=event&e=1958&id=2764

    Don’t miss your chance to run!

    AL AIN RACEWAY 9 HOUR ENDURANCE RACE
    Friday, April 21

    The Al Ain Raceway presents the 9 Hour Kart Endurance, an opportunity for karting fans to form teams and strategise pathways to victory.

    Have you got a team together to take part? Enter via the details below.

    WHERE: AL AIN RACEWAY
    MORE INFO: alainraceway.com

    This race is not for the faint-hearted.

    AL AIN’S GLOW AND GO
    Friday, April 21

    Organised by Wadi Adventure, GLOW & GO sees runners wear vibrant fluorescent colours and accessories as they make their way around the 5k course.

    It’s a non-timed event and is very much geared towards having fun.

    WHERE: WADI ADVENTURE, AL AIN
    MORE INFO: wadiadventure.ae and facebook.com/WadiAdventure

    Glow in the dark!

    AL AIN CYCLE RACE
    Friday, April 21

    The Abu Dhabi Sports Council event is a 67km cycle, consisting of five loops, from Al Ain to Jebel Hafeet – the highest peak in the UAE.

    The other distance spans 42km, three loops of 10km before ascending Jebel Hafeet.

    Are you ready for one of the toughest challenges the UAE has to offer?

    WHERE: AL AIN, WADI ADVENTURE
    MORE INFO: facebook.com/Gulfmultisport

    It’s set to be a stunning ride, but in tough temperatures.

    RUSH-A-WAY CORPORATE CHALLENGE
    Saturday, April 22

    100 teams. 8 challenges. 1 winner. Register for Rush-A-Way’s Corporate Challenge for a glimpse of Dh15,000 in prizes.

    Sound appealing?

    Don’t waste time, get involved!

    WHERE: DUBAI
    MORE INFO: rushawayuae.com/corporate

    Are you one of the 100 teams taking part?

    60 FT. DHOW SAILING RACE
    Saturday, April 22

    Relive the pre-industrial UAE and witness traditional dhow boats battle for supremacy at Dalma Island.

    The inaugural edition of the 60ft Dhow Race, starts at Dalma Island and takes in other islands such as Sir Bani Yas Island, Ghasha Island, Umm Al Kurkum Island, Al Fatayer Island, Al Bazam Island, Marawah Island and Jananah Island before boats come to a halt at Al Mirfa.

    VENUE: DALMA ISLAND
    MORE INFO: 
    adsyc.ae/en/index.php

    Picturesque: Racing against the UAE sunset.

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