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Gulf Business
23-07-2025
- Sport
- Gulf Business
Hatta set to host open sports day as part of summer wellness initiative
Image: Dubai Media Office Hatta will host the Open Sports Day on July 27, part of the Dubai Sports Council's 'Our Summer is Sporty' initiative, aimed at promoting active lifestyles across the emirate. Supported by the Supreme Committee for the Development of Hatta and organized with several partners, the event is expected to attract over 3,000 participants of all ages and backgrounds. The event will include free public kayaking competitions and a running race at the Hatta Dam, organized by Super Sports. The programme also features a range of recreational and competitive sports suitable for families, with an emphasis on community involvement and physical well-being. Open Sports Day is one of several activities planned in Hatta this summer, which has become an emerging hub for outdoor recreation. The Hatta Summer Sports Tournament, which runs until July 31 at the Hatta Community Development Hall, includes a corporate football championship, youth football festival, PlayStation tournament, seniors' walking competition, girls' badminton and volleyball championships, a tug-of-war competition, and a cultural quiz night at the local club. In addition, a youth dialogue session, horseback riding, and a children's tour themed around Hatta Honey are being hosted. Wellness and sport activities in August at Hatta Additional programming in August will include a nighttime hiking event in Wadi Hub and a yoga session at the Hatta Dam, further strengthening Organisers hope the variety of events, set against Hatta's rugged mountain landscape, will draw more summer visitors to the region and support its long-term positioning as both a tourist and sports destination in the UAE. The programming aligns with the broader government objective to activate the country's natural spaces while encouraging healthier living. The 'Our Summer is Sporty' campaign, led by the Dubai Sports Council, is designed to enhance quality of life by embedding physical activity into everyday life. It spans a broad array of events across the city including mall runs, beach sports, snow and mountain challenges, aquatic competitions, programming for women and people of determination, training camps, tournaments, and family-friendly entertainment. The initiative is delivered in partnership with public and private sector organisations, meeting high safety and professional standards to ensure inclusive and engaging experiences. Read:
Emirates 24/7
16-07-2025
- Business
- Emirates 24/7
Dubai T100 Triathlon Weekend opens doors to amateur triathletes
Dubai Sports Council (DSC) announced that the second edition of the Dubai T100 Triathlon Weekend is set to return from 13th to 16th November 2025, held in collaboration with the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO). The council said that the 2025 edition is set to be 'bigger and better' by opening the registration to amateur triathletes in the 100km race (2km swim, 80km bike, 18km run) and the Sprint distance (750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run). Ahmed Al Khaja, CEO of Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), said that the event reflects Dubai's commitment to strengthening its global standing in sports tourism and aligns with the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33. He noted that the 2024 edition achieved significant success and expressed confidence that this year's edition will attract broader international attention and further support Dubai's economy. Eisa Sharif, Director of Sports Events at the Dubai Sports Council, said, 'For 2025, we are working closely with the PTO to expand all three race categories. In addition, we will introduce a Schools Event and a Corporate Relay, further enhancing community engagement and reinforcing our vision of promoting healthy, active lifestyles to improve the quality of life in Dubai.' He added, 'The T100 brought together the world's top triathletes, including Olympic champions, and crowned the first-ever men's and women's T100 World Champions - Belgium's Marten Van Riel and America's Taylor Knibb - both delivering outstanding performances.' Sam Renouf, CEO of the Professional Triathletes Organisation, stated, 'The 2024 Dubai T100 Triathlon was a huge success, quickly becoming a bucket-list race on the new T100 World Tour. We're thrilled to be building on that momentum by creating more opportunities for amateur athletes - and now, corporate teams - to participate in a festival-like celebration of swim, bike, and run around the iconic Meydan Racecourse.' The 2025 T100 Triathlon World Tour has already visited Singapore, San Francisco and Vancouver. The next T100 race is in London in August.
