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Sharjah 24
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Sharjah 24
Nahyan bin Zayed honours Emirati runner Salem Al Hashemi
Al Hashemi successfully completed all six races in the series with an average finish time of under three hours. The major marathons in which Al Hashemi participated include the New York Marathon in November 2023, the Boston Marathon in April 2024 where he achieved his fastest time of 2 hours and 53 minutes, followed by the Berlin Marathon in September 2024, the Chicago Marathon in October 2024, the Tokyo Marathon in March 2025, and the London Marathon in 2025. In addition to these achievements, Al Hashemi also participated in several other international and regional races, including the ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon, the Dubai Marathon, the Barcelona Marathon, and the Valencia Marathon — reflecting a distinguished and accomplished athletic career. During the meeting, Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed praised Al Hashemi for his exceptional dedication and efforts, noting that this achievement embodies the spirit of determination and perseverance that defines the Emirati people and their ability to represent the nation at the highest international levels. He emphasised that Al Hashemi's outstanding performance in this elite global series serves as an inspiration to young athletes and further strengthens the role of both community and competitive sports within the UAE. He affirmed that supporting national talents across all sectors — particularly in sports — remains a top priority for the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, in line with the vision of the wise leadership, which continues to invest in empowering athletes and promoting excellence. He further stressed that success stories like that of Al Hashemi reflect the fruitful outcomes of investment in grassroots and professional sports alike. They also serve as evidence of Emiratis' ability to compete and succeed in the world's toughest athletic arenas, thanks to the nation's supportive environment and strategic direction. Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed also received members of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council team and commended their exceptional efforts in organising impactful community events. He highlighted the important role such events play in raising awareness about the benefits of sport, encouraging active and healthy lifestyles, and discovering and nurturing local talent within a motivating and supportive atmosphere. He expressed his appreciation to all teams and departments for their unwavering dedication and commitment to fulfilling the emirate's ambitious sporting and social objectives. For his part, Al Hashemi expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed for the honour, affirming that the unwavering support of the UAE's leadership and the continuous encouragement of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council played a vital role in turning this sporting dream into reality. He described his participation in the marathons of New York, Boston, Berlin, Chicago, Tokyo and London as a unique experience and a significant challenge that contributed immensely to his athletic development and global exposure. Al Hashemi also acknowledged the importance of the support and encouragement he received from his teammates in the Abu Dhabi Running Team, in addition to his regular participation in the community races organised by Abu Dhabi Sports Council. These races, he noted, offer an ideal environment for nurturing talent and are a major driver for excellence and commitment in sport. Al Hashemi, who works as an engineer at TAQA Distribution, began his athletic journey as a football player in the youth categories of Al Wahda Club, before transitioning into recreational running. Over time, he has evolved into one of the UAE's leading marathon athletes, successfully balancing a professional career with sporting achievements — making him a role model in combining personal ambition with national pride.
Wales Online
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Harry Styles in 'so random' appearance in Vatican crowd for history-making Pope Leo XIV address
Harry Styles in 'so random' appearance in Vatican crowd for history-making Pope Leo XIV address Harry Styles was among the thousands gathered in Vatican City to witness the inaugural public address of Pope Leo XIV following a two-day papal conclave Harry Styles at a previous event (Image: PA ) Harry Styles was spotted among the throng of people in the Vatican City on Thursday, May 9, witnessing Pope Leo XIV's inaugural public address. The 31-year-old singer subtly blended into the crowd at the historic event, donning a grey cap emblazoned with "Techno is my boyfriend", black sunglasses, and a familiar blue coat he's been seen wearing on multiple occasions. Visitors to Vatican City were taken aback to see the Grammy-winning artist attending such a momentous religious event, as the first American pope in history addressed his followers after a two-day papal conclave. Styles' surprise appearance at the papal announcement quickly became a hot topic on social media, with fans expressing their joy at seeing the chart-topping artist partaking in the historic event. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter One user said: "Harry styles is so random, one day he's at the Grammys winning album of the year, then he's running a marathon in Japan... But he could also be in Rome waiting for the announcement of the new Pope, i love being his fan." Another fan humorously commented on Styles' celebrity status, posting: "Can't believe the new pope got a glimpse of Harry styles on his first day of the new job." Article continues below Observant fans also noticed the slogan on the singer's hat, "Techno is my boyfriend". "EDM ALBUM COMING," speculated one commenter. Another chimed in: "Iconic of him. "Why would he do that?" questioned a third, reports the Irish Star.. The artist, whose music career has amassed an impressive fortune estimated at $140 million, has lately been in the spotlight for activities outside of the recording studio. In an impressive display of stamina last month, he ran in the Tokyo Marathon and impressively completed the 26.2-mile race in less than four hours, surpassing 20,000 fellow participants. Despite making various public appearances, Styles is shying away from the trend set by others and won't be joining the array of stars for a Las Vegas residency at The Sphere. A representative for the ex-One Direction star recently clarified to US Weekly: "To set the record straight, there has never been plans for Harry Styles to perform at Sphere." Despite soaring fame, the thrice Grammy-acclaimed artist continues to endear himself to his global fanbase with a grounded approach, often interacting with his followers in unexpected places across the globe. Article continues below
Wales Online
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Harry Styles bizarrely spotted during Pope announcement and people were distracted by one thing
Harry Styles bizarrely spotted during Pope announcement and people were distracted by one thing Harry Styles was among thousands of people who flocked to the Vatican City on Thursday to witness the inaugural public address of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope in history Harry Styles seen in the Vatican City on Thursday to witness the inaugural public address of Pope Leo XIV Harry Styles was among the many spectators in Rome this Thursday, witnessing Pope Leo XIV give his first public address. The 31-year-old pop sensation quietly blended in with the crowd during the event, wearing a subtle grey cap that read "Techno is my boyfriend", which has got the attention of his fans, coupled with black sunglasses and a familiar blue coat he's been seen in before. Surprise rippled through Vatican City as visitors spotted the Grammy-winning star attending the landmark spiritual milestone, marking the first-ever public speech from an American pope following a pivotal two-day conclave. Harry's unexpected presence at the announcement of the new pope swiftly became a subject of fascination online, with his fans sharing plenty of excitement. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter Harry Styles was spotted at Pope Leo XIV's inaugural address. One admiring fan remarked on Twitter: "Harry styles is so random, one day he's at the grammys winning album of the year, then he's running a marathon in japan... But he could also be in rome waiting for the announcement of the new pope, i love being his fan.", reports the Irish Star. Someone else added: "Can't believe the new pope got a glimpse of Harry styles on his first day of the new job." Article continues below Others noticed Styles' choice of headwear, speculating on what it meant with comments like "EDM ALBUM COMING," and describing the move as "Iconic of him." Meanwhile, another individual curiously questioned: "Why would he do that?". The Golden singer, who boasts an estimated fortune of $140 million from his thriving music career, is attracting attention not just for his songs lately. He tackled the Tokyo Marathon last month, clocking in below four hours and outpacing 20,000 fellow runners over the gruelling 26.2-mile distance. Despite his diverse public appearances, Styles will not be following other major artists to Las Vegas for a residency at The Sphere. A spokesperson for the former One Direction member recently told US Weekly. Article continues below "To set the record straight, there has never been plans for Harry Styles to perform at Sphere." The three-time Grammy-winning artist has built a reputation for his down-to-earth attitude despite his immense fame, frequently engaging directly with fans in unexpected settings around the world.
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
This Labrador City senior loves marathons - he's finished each of the world majors
A Labrador City man has joined an elite club of runners by completing all six of the world's major marathons. Elliott Rowe recently completed the Tokyo Marathon, with a time of 5:38:20. He's already completed the other major marathons in Boston, Chicago, New York, Berlin and London. It's a challenge he took on later in life, joining a Labrador West running club in 2010, and completing the Tokyo marathon at age 70. "I started doing my runs leading up to a half marathon, and I was doing fairly good, I must say," Rowe said, as he recalled his initial training. "I was up for the challenge, so that's what I did. Trained for the marathon, and my goal was basically four hours." Rowe finished his first marathon with a time of 3:56:52, and later checked off a bucket list item with the completion of the Boston Marathon in around four hours and four minutes. "That got me, more or less, addicted," he said. "It's the feeling you get when you finish." Rowe has since completed 15 more marathons. He said the feeling never gets old. Tokyo proved a challenge, he said, given hot conditions and a fall in January. However, he pushed through. "I persevered, and I was so happy when I finished [at] the finish line. They put the six-medal medallion on you," he said. The six medals represent the completion of each major marathon. Rowe said if other runners have aspirations to complete a marathon, it's important to ease your way into it by gradually building up distance and training over time. Download our free CBC News app to sign up for push alerts for CBC Newfoundland and Labrador. Sign up for our daily headlines newsletter here. Click here to visit our landing page.
CBC
04-05-2025
- Sport
- CBC
This Labrador City senior loves marathons - he's finished each of the world majors
A Labrador City man has joined an elite club of runners by completing all six of the world's major marathons. Elliott Rowe recently completed the Tokyo Marathon, with a time of 5:38:20. He's already completed the other major marathons in Boston, Chicago, New York, Berlin and London. It's a challenge he took on later in life, joining a Labrador West running club in 2010, and completing the Tokyo marathon at age 70. "I started doing my runs leading up to a half marathon, and I was doing fairly good, I must say," Rowe said, as he recalled his initial training. "I was up for the challenge, so that's what I did. Trained for the marathon, and my goal was basically four hours." Rowe finished his first marathon with a time of 3:56:52, and later checked off a bucket list item with the completion of the Boston Marathon in around four hours and four minutes. "That got me, more or less, addicted," he said. "It's the feeling you get when you finish." Rowe has since completed 15 more marathons. He said the feeling never gets old. Tokyo proved a challenge, he said, given hot conditions and a fall in January. However, he pushed through. "I persevered, and I was so happy when I finished [at] the finish line. They put the six-medal medallion on you," he said. The six medals represent the completion of each major marathon. Rowe said if other runners have aspirations to complete a marathon, it's important to ease your way into it by gradually building up distance and training over time.
