Oliveira wins stage two to take Tour of Kyushu lead
Ivo Oliveira won stage two in 3:03:31 and moved into the overall lead. Reports put him seven seconds ahead of Luke Mudgway, though they differ on the exact gap.
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Players & Athletes brings together individual competitors whose careers matter across cue sports and the wider UAE sports landscape. The group includes professional and amateur players, national-team representatives, golfers, tennis players, cricketers, combat-sports athletes, racing drivers and para-sport competitors. The focus is on each person’s discipline, representation, durable achievements and established competitive pathway rather than short-term form, rankings or changing team assignments.
Snooker Finals Put Champions Under Pressure
A 5-4 decider settled the United States final, while Denmark's champion won 5-0. Across ten countries, results included a title hat-trick and a comeback from 2-0 down.
Nguyen Wins Five-Set Derby to Reach PBA Quarter-finals
Dao Van Ly twice pulled level, but Nguyen Quoc Nguyen sealed their PBA Tour derby with an 11-2 fifth set in South Korea.
UAE Squad Takes Eight Medals at Arab Cycling Championships
The UAE added two golds and a silver in Syria, bringing its Arab Cycling Championships tally to eight. The competition was still underway.
Aaron Rai Returns to Defend Abu Dhabi Aldar Title
The defending champion returns to Yas Links from 5 to 8 November. The event opens the DP World Tour's season-ending qualifiers, with 70 players chasing 50 places in the Dubai finale.
Eight Egyptian Players Return to Club Fixtures After International Break
Egypt's eight named professionals are back in club action after three national-team matches. Omar Marmoush faces Manchester United, while Rami Rabea's Al Ain meets Shabab Al Ahli.
Jimmy Robertson Falls One Frame Short of Shenzhen Final
Robertson gave away 41 foul points while trying to escape a snooker on the last red, but still took Yuan Sijun to a deciding frame. The £34,500 semi-final prize eased concerns about his place on tour after a difficult season.
Sharjah duo take second and third in Shanghai Grand Prix
Stefan Arand and Grant Trask finished second and third at the Shanghai Grand Prix. Arand now leads the drivers' standings on 60 points, while Sharjah sit second in the teams' standings with 84.
Salem Al Suwaidi Takes First Win of the Season at 1.40m
Salem Khamis Al Suwaidi and Diafesto won the 1.40m class at Boudheib, earning the Sharjah rider his first victory of the season. The league's third week is set for Sharjah on 10-11 October.
Al Ain stars take their message to the classroom
Matias Palacios, Yahya bin Khalik and Hussein Rahimi visited Al Ain American School for World Teachers' Day. They shared stories from their careers and urged pupils to balance sport with study and steady effort.
Al-Wehdat appoint Emad El-Nahhas after funding and licence delays
Al-Wehdat confirmed Emad El-Nahhas's appointment on 5 October after funding disputes and an Asian Pro coaching licence issue delayed the paperwork. His first official match is scheduled for 9 October against Al-Jazeera.
UAE Under-15 Basketball Team Opens Abu Dhabi Training Camp
Monthly sessions in Abu Dhabi are designed to keep the UAE's Under-15 players working between competitions. National teams director Rashid Al Naqbi is overseeing the camp with a specialist staff.
England Hit Croatia for Seven in Nations League Rout
England beat Croatia 7-0 in the Nations League, with Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka scoring twice. The win lifted the Three Lions to second in Group C before their fixture against the Czech Republic on 7 October.
UAE Jiu-Jitsu Team Wins Five Asian Games Medals in One Day
Two finals between Emirati teammates produced four of the medals. The UAE later finished the Asian Games jiu-jitsu competition with eight medals.
Israel's Ireland Defeat Exposes a Deeper Isolation
Ireland beat Israel 3-0 in Hungary, where Israel was playing a home match on neutral ground. The result also brought renewed attention to the country's place in international sport.
Emirati athletes call for better access and career support
Four Emirati athletes and former weightlifter Amna Al Haddad discussed what it takes to sustain elite careers at Middlesex University Dubai. Two more sessions will focus on women's health and careers in sport.
Dien Bien's First Cue Sports Open Reveals a Development Gap
More than 150 athletes from 11 clubs took part in Dien Bien's first open club billiards and snooker tournament. The turnout points to a development gap: billiards is not among the five sports in the province's 2026-2030 training plan.
Vietnam Has Two World Cups Left to End Its 2026 Title Drought
Five of seven World Cups are done, but Vietnam is still seeking an individual UMB title in 2026. Bao Phuong Vinh has a world silver; Tran Quyet Chien needs to climb back up the rankings.
Darko Lazovic listed as Al Wahda's Serbian wide midfielder
Darko Lazovic is listed as Al Wahda's 36-year-old Serbian wide midfielder, wearing number 88. The club's five latest listed results include four wins and a 1-0 defeat by Al Jazira.
Ali Saleh keeps UAE focused on Qatar test
Ali Saleh says the UAE will follow the coach's instructions and go for all three points against Qatar. The side has already qualified for the semi-finals, but the group lead is still up for grabs.
Sharjah rowers take three podium places on Tunisia debut
Hassan Ismail Al Hosani took second in two under-15 events, while Zayed Saif Al Naqbi placed third. Sharjah International Marine Sports Club finished fourth in the overall team and country standings.
Former snooker champion Graeme Dott jailed for seven years
Former world champion Graeme Dott has been sentenced to seven years in prison in Scotland after his conviction for sexual offences against two children. The World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association has permanently removed his membership.
Yuri Cesar expected to miss the UAE's remaining Gulf Cup matches
Yuri Cesar is expected to miss the rest of the UAE's Gulf Cup campaign after injuring his hamstring against Bahrain on September 27, 2026. He will return to Dubai for treatment, with no recovery timetable announced, and rejoin Shabab Al Ahli when fit.
Wahbi Warns Morocco Not to Underestimate Lesotho
Mohamed Wahbi says Morocco must respect Lesotho in their Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifier on 29 September. Morocco lead Group A after beating Gabon 2-0, while Lesotho are still seeking their first points.
Ben Aissa Hicham takes Algeria's opening nine-ball stage
Hicham beat Akhram Arkab 7-4 in Sidi Bel Abbes to win the first stage of Algeria's national men's nine-ball championship. The result has no direct connection to UAE sports.
Sharjah tests 60 athletes across 12 sports
The Sharjah Sports Council is assessing 60 athletes aged 12 and over across 12 sports through physical tests running from 22 September to 11 October. The results are intended to help coaches plan conditioning.
UAE deaf bowlers sharpen form for 2026 Asia-Pacific championships
Six UAE bowlers are training at Dubai International Bowling Centre ahead of the Asia-Pacific Deaf Multi-Sport Championships in Penang from 3 to 10 October 2026. Sessions focus on technical and physical readiness.
Shabab Al Ahli Sign Wout Faes After Chelsea Pursuit
Shabab Al Ahli have signed Belgian defender Wout Faes from Leicester City. The 28-year-old has played in Belgium, France and England, and Chelsea once tried to recruit him with help from David Luiz.
Iraq Take Kuwait Comeback Momentum Into Saudi Arabia Clash
Iraq beat Kuwait 3-2 and sit second in Group A on four points. A win over Saudi Arabia would move Graham Arnold's side above the group leaders, who have already secured a semi-final place.
Al Ahly bring seven academy players into first-team training
Seven youth players have joined Al Ahly's first-team sessions during the international break, with senior players away on national-team duty. The club has also scheduled friendlies to prepare for the season's next phase.