On the Radar: This week's sport in the UAE

Sport360 staff 11:22 21/02/2016
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  • From the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships to the Pakistan Super League final and the Spartan Race, there is an event to suit all interests.

    DUBAI DUTY FREE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS

    Sunday, February 21- Saturday, February 27

    The stars of the ATP Tour will battle it out for glory at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.

    The competition features a high class field which includes world No1 Novak Djokovic, Stan Wawrinka, Tomas Berdych and Feliciano Lopez.

    Follow Sport360’s coverage of the tournament for video, analysis and interviews.

    Tickets can be purchased for the event at the stadium.

    VENUE: Aviation Club Tennis Centre
    WEBSITE: www.dubaidutyfreetennischampionships.com

    PAKISTAN SUPER LEAGUE
    Thursday, February 4 –  February 23

    The inaugural Pakistan Super League reaches its penultimate stage with Peshawar Zalmi and Islamabad United facing off on Sunday for a place in the final.

    Can Shahid Afridi’s Peshawar side beat Misbah-ul-Haq’s Islamabad and book their place in Tuesday’s decider against Quetta Gladiators?

    Tickets are still available via the link below. Check out the full fixture list here.

    VENUE: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
    WEBSITE: www.pakistansuperleague.com.pk

    WEST ASIA CHAMPIONSHIP
    Friday, February 26

    The Gulf’s premier rugby competition continues with an exciting fixture list, which sees in-form Doha at home to Abu Dhabi Harlequins, and Jebel Ali Dragons away to Dubai Exiles.

    In the other games, Al Ain Amblers entertain Dubai Hurricanes and Abu Dhabi Saracens travel to Oman to face Muscat.

    SPARTAN RACE
    Friday, February 26

    With over two million competitors across 21 countries, The Spartan Race comes to the UAE to find the Spartan warriors among average citizens.

    There are three different levels of challenges and this time Dubai will experience two the Spartan Sprint and the Spartan Super.

    The Spartan Sprint is a 5k run with over 15 obstacles to overcome while the Spartan Super is a 13k run with over 25 obstacles. These obstacles include multiple terrains and a number of other physically challenging hurdles.

    There will also be a Junior Race for 4-15 year olds from 800 meters to 1.6k. There will be live entertainment, food and beverages for both Spartans and spectators.

    WEBSITE: Spartan Race Arabia

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