On the Radar – March 20-26: Dubai World Cup, Yorkshire vs MCC

Sport360 staff 17:38 20/03/2016
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  • From the Dubai World Cup to the 2XU 5 Star Aquathlon, there is an event to suit all interests.

    YORKSHIRE VS MCC

    Sunday, March 20 – Wednesday, March 23

    Yorkshire take on Marylebone Cricket Club in Abu Dhabi in a traditional curtain-raiser for next month’s English domestic season. Jason Gillespie’s men, who won the Emirates T20 on Friday, have good memories of the capital, having beaten the same opponents led by Alastair Cook 12 months ago.

    VENUE: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

    ABU DHABI CORPORATE GAMES
    Friday, March 25

    Abu Dhabi Corporate Games is a competitive multi-sporting event in Zayed Sports City for professionals to give their muscles a much-needed stretch and enhance their team bond in an exciting way.

    The games are organised all over the globe in a variety of destinations and now it is coming to Abu Dhabi, welcoming businesses of ever size and kind.

    VENUE: Zayed Sports City
    WEBSITE: Corporate Games

    UAE PREMIERSHIP
    Friday, March 25

    The UAE’s premier rugby league gets back into the swing of things with an exciting fixture list, which sees West Asia Champions Dubai Exiles face Abu Dhabi Saracens and Dubai Hurricanes away to Jebel Ali Dragons.

    There is a full schedule of fixtures, with matches being played on Friday.

    WEBSITE: Gulf Rugby

    2XU 5 Star Aquathlon
    Friday, March 25

    2XU 5 Star Aquathlon.

    2XU 5 Star Aquathlon.

    The 2XU 5 Star Aquathlon will have participants swimming in the beautiful Emirates Palace open water lagoon before they run through the gorgeous palace grounds, a fun way to spend a Friday.

    A fun aquathlon the whole family can participate in and open for all ages! Body marking and swim cap collection from 5:30am. Spectators are welcome to accompany family and friends participating in this event free of charge.

    WHERE: Emirates Palace
    WEBSITE: 2XU 5 Star Aquathlon

    DUBAI WORLD CUP
    Saturday, March 26

    The region’s premier equestrian event returns for a day of ultimate excitement and is also one of the Dubai’s biggest social and sporting events.

    Taking place at the iconic Meydan Racecourse, it is the richest day of racing in the world with a combined prize purse of $30 million USD.

    Last year’s event featured nine races, highlighted by the $10m Dubai World Cup sponsored by Emirates Airline.

    Follow them on Twitter for the latest updates @DRC_Meydan and like them on Facebook Dubai Racing Club.

    VENUE: Meydan Racecourse
    WEBSITE: Dubai World Cup

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