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UAE jiu-jitsu team set to compete in World Games

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The UAE national jiu-jitsu team has arrived in Birmingham, Alabama, for the World Games 2022, the international multi-sports event held every four years.

The team will start a light training regime tomorrow in preparation for the competition on July 15.

Considered a global showpiece for sports yet to be included in the Olympic Games, the 11th edition of the World Games will run until July 17 in the USA. It will feature approximately 3,600 participants from 100 nations competing across more than 30 sports.

The squad of five athletes from the UAE is hoping to build on a landmark performance at the 2017 Games in Warsaw, Poland. The UAE’s Faisal Al Ketbi captured the gold medal in the under-94kg category and this year he’s hoping to achieve gold in the 85kg category

He will be joined by compatriots Muhammad Al Amri (77kg), Muhammad Al Suwaidi (69kg), Shamma Al Kalbani (63kg) and Balqees Abdelkareem (48 kg).

Ramon Lemos, head coach of the UAE team, said, “Our early arrival here and the establishment of our overseas training camp is all part of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation’s plan for maintaining the players’ readiness and concentration in the lead-up to the competition.

“The Federation and the technical staff have complete faith in the national team’s players. Each has the skills necessary to outperform the finest players from across the world. Helping our athletes maintain optimum energy and a balanced state of mind so they can perform at their best is arguably our top priority. It’s certainly the biggest goal of our technical staff.”

Lemos continued by saying that the participation of 5 members of the national team is indicative of the level of advancement that jiu-jitsu has seen in the UAE. “Entry into the competition is based on a specific process and a qualifying round that considers the players’ accomplishments, ranking, and predetermined weight categories. Only 96 players from all over the world have qualified to compete in jiu-jitsu at the World Games, which demonstrates the tournament’s quality.”

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How to Watch ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Live streaming, broadcast details for India’s games

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India begins its ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign against Bangladesh on Thursday, February 20 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, marking the start of their quest for a third title. With high expectations surrounding Rohit Sharma’s team, millions of cricket fans worldwide will be tuning in to follow the action live.

For the first time, an ICC tournament will be streamed across 16 feeds, covering nine languages, ensuring wider accessibility for viewers.

Where to watch

  • Live Streaming: JioHotstar is offering free live streaming with multi-cam feeds and an innovative MaxView vertical format, optimised for mobile viewing. It will also be streamed live on Fubo TV in the USA.
  • TV Broadcast: Star Sports and Sports18 will provide live coverage in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada.
  • Radio Commentary: Live audio coverage will be available on All India Radio.

Broadcast schedule (UAE time)

  • February 20, Thursday – India vs Bangladesh – 1:00 pm
  • February 23, Sunday – India vs Pakistan – 1:00 pm
  • March 2, Sunday – India vs New Zealand – 1:00 pm
  • March 4, Tuesday – Semi-final 1 (if India qualifies) – 1:00 pm
  • March 9, Sunday – Final (if India qualifies) – 1:00 pm

  • With India placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, New Zealand, and Bangladesh, a strong start will be crucial for their campaign. The tournament is set to draw significant global viewership, with Dubai hosting all of India’s group-stage fixtures.

(Inputs from India.com)

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India-Bangladesh Champions Trophy game: Will Dubai’s Weather Throw a Curveball?

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India will play Bangladesh in their opening game of the ICC Champions Trophy on Wednesday, February 20 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The Men in Blue are a confident side after thrashing England in the recent ODI series. This epic showdown has fans buzzing, but before the coin is tossed, all eyes are also on Dubai’s weather, no one wants unexpected showers to ruin the fun.

While Dubai is looking mostly sunny today, with temperatures around 22°C (72°F). The weather forecast suggests some cloud cover and maybe a bit of mist, and there is always the odd chance of rains. That said, Dubai’s weather can be a bit unpredictable, as there was some rain a couple of days ago, so fingers crossed it stays dry.

According to the UAE National Metrology Center, the weather across the country could fluctuate over the next few days, with fog, cloud cover, and occasional showers possible until Feb 24. But for now, things are looking good for cricket action at the Dubai International Stadium.

India kick off their Champions Trophy campaign with Rohit Sharma leading the squad, they’ll be hoping for a strong start in Group A, where they’re up against Pakistan, New Zealand, and Bangladesh. Given India’s solid history in this tournament, expectations are high!

So, unless Dubai decides to surprise us with a downpour, expect some exciting cricket action today. Stay tuned for updates!

Squads for today’s game:
India: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill (Vice-captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Rishabh Pant (WK), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohd. Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Varun Chakaravarthy.

Bangladesh: Nazmul Hossain Shanto (Captain), Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, MD Mahmud Ullah, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Vice-Captain), Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossain Emon, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana.

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India-Bangladesh Champions Trophy game: Will Dubai’s weather throw a curveball?

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India will play Bangladesh in their opening game of the ICC Champions Trophy on Thursday, February 20 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The Men in Blue are a confident side after thrashing England in the recent ODI series. This epic showdown has fans buzzing, but before the coin is tossed, all eyes are also on Dubai’s weather, no one wants unexpected showers to ruin the fun.

 

While Dubai  is looking mostly sunny today, with temperatures around 22°C (72°F). The weather forecast suggests some cloud cover and maybe a bit of mist, and there is always the odd chance of rains. That said, Dubai’s weather can be a bit unpredictable, as there was some rain a couple of days ago, so fingers crossed it stays dry.

 

According to the UAE National Metrology Center, the weather across the country could fluctuate over the next few days, with fog, cloud cover, and occasional showers possible until Feb 24. But for now, things are looking good for cricket action at the Dubai International Stadium.

 

India kick off their Champions Trophy campaign with Rohit Sharma leading the squad, they’ll be hoping for a strong start in Group A, where they’re up against Pakistan, New Zealand, and Bangladesh. Given India’s solid history in this tournament, expectations are high!

So, unless Dubai decides to surprise us with a downpour, expect some exciting cricket action today. Stay tuned for updates!

 

Squads for today’s game:

India: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill (Vice-captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Rishabh Pant (WK), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohd. Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Varun Chakaravarthy.

 

Bangladesh: Nazmul Hossain Shanto (Captain), Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, MD Mahmud Ullah, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Vice-Captain), Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossain Emon, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana.

(Inputs from agencies)

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