On the Radar: AD Jiu-Jitsu Champs, Gladiators Beach Fest

Sport360 staff 19:48 17/04/2016
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  • From Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship to the Gladiators Beach Fest, there is an event to suit all interests.

    And of course there is Arabian Gulf League action, as well as the return of the Xerox Corporate Golf Challenge.

    ABU DHABI WORLD JIU-JITSU CHAMPIONSHIP

    Friday, April 15 – Sunday, April 24

    Abu Dhabi welcomes back male and female players from more than 100 different countries – all battling for their share of over AED 2million.

    Be part of one of the UAE’s most lavish events, as the sport bids to become an Olympic discipline in the coming years.

    Three-time champion Marcus Almeida is the man to beat in the capital, but his rivals can take encouragement in that the Brazilian will taste his first tournament action for nearly a year.

    VENUE: IPIC Arena

    ARABIAN GULF LEAGUE
    Friday, April 22 – Saturday, April 23

    The UAE’s premier football competition continues with an exciting fixture list, which sees Al Wahda at home to Al Wasl, Al Shabab take on Emirates, Sharjah away to Baniyas, and Dibba Al Fujairah entertain Al Dhafra.

    WEBSITE: Arabian Gulf League

    GLADIATORS BEACH FEST
    Friday, April 22

    The Gladiators Challenge Beach Obstacle Course is a host of competitive activities that will bring out the everyday athlete in participants.

    Everyone is invited to come and have a go at this exciting course which will feature:

    • Tyre Runs
    • Spider Web
    • Sea kayak challenge
    • Monkey bars
    • SUPs
    • Wall climbs
    • Hurdle jumps and more

    Alongside the course, there will also be a free sports village with activities that all members of the public are encouraged to come along and try. There will be Ultimate Frisbee, tug-of-war, bubble football and yoga with highly-qualified instructors.

    For more information please visit the website.

    VENUE: Kite Beach

    Gladiators Beach Fest.

    Gladiators Beach Fest.

    XEROX CORPORATE GOLF CHALLENGE
    Friday, April 22

    Enjoy a fun day of golf and a great opportunity to network at the Xerox corporate Golf Challenge – Qualifying Round 3.

    There are 16 qualifying rounds across the MENA region, with five taking place in the UAE.

    Corporate reams of two players will be competing for a place in the Grand Final weekend in December, which will take place in Ajman.

    The finalists will play 36 holes of tournament at the only Jack Nicklaus golf course in the Middle East – Al Zorah Golf Club.

    In addition, the finalists will enjoy a complimentary night’s stay at one of Ajman’s finest 5 star beach properties – Ajman Palace, Ajman Kempinski, Ajman Saray or the Fairmont Ajman.

    Further information about the Xerox Corporate Golf Challenge, including registration and fees please visit the websiteFacebook page and Twitter.

    VENUE: Almouj Golf Club, Muscat

    Xerox Corporate Golf Challenge.

    Xerox Corporate Golf Challenge.

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