On the Radar - October 20-26: ME Touch, Bike Week & cricket

Sport360 staff 23:33 19/10/2015
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  • Your guide to the top sporting events in UAE this week.

    There is no end of sport to get involved in or watch over the next seven days in UAE and here are Sport360’s top picks. From touch to the Desert Warrior Challenge and the Men’s Health Urbanathlon there will be something to suit every taste.

    MIDDLE EAST TOUCH CHAMPIONSHIPS
    Thursday, 22nd October

    This tournament brings together the best touch players in the region for two days of high-octane action. As well as the touch there will be bouncy castles, face painters and a children’s play area to ensure that this is a day the whole family can enjoy.

    48 teams from around the world will be on show with plenty of food and beverage on sale at the grounds and a prize giving afterwards.

    Venue: Al Ghazal Golf Club, Abu Dhabi

    Website: Middle East Touch Champs

    THE MIDDLE EAST ENERGY GOLF DAY
    Thursday, 22nd October

    The Middle East Energy Golf Day is the perfect opportunity to focus on your clients away from the pressures of work in beautful surroundings of Saadiyat Beach Golf Club.

    Venue: Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, Abu Dhabi

    Website: The Energy Exchange

    GULF BIKE WEEK
    Thursday, 22nd – Saturday, 24th October

    Gulf Bike Week is the region’s premiere event featuring not only bikes and the biking lifestyle but music and much more. Experience daring bike stunts, drifting sequences and some of the coolest and most unique motorbikes.

    Venue: Dubai Autodrome

    Website: Gulf Bike Week

    PAKISTAN V ENGLAND – 2nd TEST
    Thursday, 22nd – Monday, 26th October

    The Pakistan v England Test series arrives in the Emirate of Dubai where all is to play for after a draw in the first match.

    History favours the hosts for this game after beating England by 71 runs in a thrilling Test in 2012.

    Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium

    Website: ICC

    DESERT WARRIOR CHALLENGE
    Friday, 23rd October

    Desert Warrior Challenge brings you fun and challenging obstacle courses, designed to test the physical strength, mental toughness, teamwork and overall fitness of each and every warrior.

    The courses cater for participants with various skill and fitness levels, from children to the extreme athlete striving for a hardcore challenge.

    Venue: Dubai Police Academy

    Website: Desert Warrior Challenge

    DDF FOOTBALL LEGENDS
    Friday, 23rd October

    Legends from England and Scotland’s most successful teams, Manchester United, Liverpool, Rangers and Celtic will battle it out on the pitch once more. This is your chance to see John Barnes, Patrik Berger, Andy Goram and Regi Blinker back in action!

    Venue: Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium

    Website: DDF Football Legends

    NSL CRICKET (U13)
    Friday, 23rd – Saturday, 24th October

    The region’s most prestigious school’s cricket tournament is into its third round eight exciting fixtures await. Please see the website below for the U15 fixtures.

    Venue: Various

    Website: NSL

    ARABIAN GULF LEAGUE
    Friday, 23rd – Sunday, 25th October

    All 14 AGL teams are in action and one game not to miss is table-toppers Al Ain against fifth-placed Al Shabab while Bani Yas against Al Jazira will not be for the faint-hearted.

     

    Website: AGL

    MEN’S HEALTH URBANATHLON
    Saturday 24th October

    Twenty urban-styled obstacles over a 10km course at Yas Marina Circuit.

    Working together as a team or individually, Urbanathlon offers competitors the perfect challenge to use a mix of team work, mental and physical strength to achieve their goal and conquer the ultimate Urban Challenge!

    Venue: Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi

    Website: Men’s Health Urbanathlon

    ZUMBATHON PARTY IN PINK
    Saturday, 24th October

    The Pink Party event is a yearly Zumba get together where participants help raise funds for breast cancer prevention research while enjoying a dynamic and family-friendly event full of music, dance and kids activities.

    Hosted by the top 10 Zumba licensed instructors in UAE, through the day the event will have Zumba for kids, Zumba workshops for beginners and a Zumba concert.

    Venue: Dubai Sports City

    Website: Pink Zumbathlon  

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