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Arab News
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Global Champions Arabians Tour debuts on the sands of Miami Beach
MIAMI: The Global Champions Arabians Tour, the world's premier Arabian horse championship series, made its debut in Miami with a star-studded event held from April 17-19. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport The event was the second stage of the GCAT Americas series and delivered a dazzling display of world-class Arabian horse excellence, international glamour, and signature Miami Beach luxury. Over the course of three days, the event welcomed guests including VIPs, industry leaders, and international media. Set against the Atlantic shoreline, the event transformed Miami Beach into an equestrian stage, welcoming more 100 horses and handlers from around the globe to compete for GCAT points and a share of the Americas circuit's $2.7 million prize fund. Categories were judged on type, head and neck, body, legs, and movement. In the grand finale on Saturday evening the following horses captured Gold Championship titles: Senior stallions: Tasheem PMA, owned by Theresa Lungwitz – Royal T Arabians, USA Senior mares: Exxaltress, owned by Orrion Farms, USA Junior colts: STA High Voltaj, owned by Al Wajba Stud, Qatar Junior fillies: Ibitsam Aljassimya, owned by Al Jassimya Farm, USA Yearling colts: Masarat, owned by Orrion Farms, USA Yearling fillies: Rohara Aria Heiress, owned by The Aria Partners, USA The closing ceremony featured aerial performances, immersive lighting, and live entertainment, with a performance of 'All I do is Win' by DJ Khaled. 'The Miami Beach stage has exceeded all expectations,' said Faleh Al Nasr, chairman of the Global Champions Arabians Tour. 'We've brought the passion and artistry of Arabian horses to a global audience here, in a city that embraces culture, elegance, and excellence.' On Thursday evening, 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist Sting gave a beachfront performance that drew a crowd of notables including Jeff Bezos, DJ Khaled, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Lisa Hochstein, Julia Lemigova, and Kiki Barth from 'Real Housewives of Miami', Jon Vilma, businessman Michael Cayre, Etienne Sabino, Emily Austin, Jamie Reuben, Mario Carbone, Jeff Zalaznick, and more. Meanwhile Saturday featured a performance from Miami's own Flo Rida and drew appearances from DJ Khaled, Jeremy Piven, Terrence J, model Karolina Kurkova, Martina Navratilova, Bethenny Frankel, Alexia Nepola, Alexis Stoudamire, and Mayor of Miami Francis Suarez. As part of the 2025 GCAT Americas circuit, the Miami Beach stage followed the season opener in Scottsdale, Arizona, and precedes additional stages in Sao Paulo, Brandon (Canada), and Las Vegas — all leading to the grand finale at the World Arabian Horse Championship Supreme in Doha, Qatar.
Hi Dubai
03-03-2025
- Sport
- Hi Dubai
Global Talent Set to Compete in Nad Al Sheba Padel Championship as 12th Edition of Sports Tournament Kicks Off
The highly anticipated Nad Al Sheba Padel Championship is set to begin on Monday, marking the start of the 12th edition of the prestigious Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament. This year's event, held under the theme "Limitless Capabilities," continues to shine as the largest sports tournament of its kind in the region. The Padel Championship will feature top teams from across the globe, including players from the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Iran, Australia, the Netherlands, and Saudi Arabia. The group stage matches will kick off on Monday, with the semi-finals scheduled for Thursday and the thrilling final match set for Friday, March 7. Alongside the padel action, the International Padel Federation (FIP) Gold Championship wrapped up on Sunday, showcasing intense competition between elite players in both the men's and women's categories. The excitement doesn't stop there, as the fencing competition also began on Sunday. With participants from 13 countries, including Italy, Peru, Egypt, France, Tunisia, Slovakia, India, the USA, Russia, Tajikistan, Syria, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, the event promises high-level international clashes. Additionally, a special local girls' championship will be held, offering UAE female athletes, as well as nationals and residents, a unique platform to compete. As the Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament unfolds, it continues to highlight global sports talent while promoting unity and excellence across all levels of competition. Stay tuned for the upcoming matches and celebrations of athleticism throughout the week! News Source: Emirates News Agency
Dubai Eye
02-03-2025
- Sport
- Dubai Eye
NAS Padel Championship to kick off Monday in Dubai
The Nad Al Sheba Padel Championship will kick off on Monday as part of the activities of the 12th edition of the 'Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament', the largest sports tournament of its kind, under the slogan "Limitless Capabilities". The Nad Al Sheba Padel Championship will feature teams from the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Iran, Australia, the Netherlands, and Saudi Arabia. The group stage matches will kick off on Monday, while the semi-finals will be on Thursday and the final on Friday. The International Padel Federation (FIP) Gold Championship concluded on Sunday, with intense competition between the participating international players in the men's and women's sections. The fencing competition kicked off on Sunday with participants from 13 nations, including Italy, Peru, Egypt, France, Tunisia, Slovakia, India, USA, Russia, Tajikistan, Syria, and Saudi Arabia, along with UAE fencers registered with the national team and local clubs. The competition also includes a special local girls' championship in which the UAE's female players will participate, along with UAE nationals and those born in the country.
