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Arwa Ali won silver in the women's 100 metres at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics, finishing in 11.41 seconds and becoming the first Emirati female athlete to medal at the Games. The UAE's tally rose to two medals — one gold and one silver — after Ali's result in track and field.
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UAE School Golf Team — The Emirati squad won the team title at the 2026 World School Golf Championship in Agadir, Morocco, scoring 10 under par and finishing ahead of Chinese Taipei and Morocco. Audhan Christopher Fitzgerald secured gold in the under-15 boys category at 3 under par, contributing to the UAE's three individual medals in the event.Emirate Badminton Under-16 Mixed Team — The UAE captured gold in the under-16 mixed team event at the West Asia Badminton Championship in Bahrain after overturning a two-match deficit against Saudi Arabia. Mayed Tariq Al Abdulla and Lujain Abu Salem clinched victory in the mixed doubles final to seal the title.Emaar Dubai Premier Padel P1 — Organizers project a record crowd exceeding 8,000 spectators for the final, surpassing the previous edition's 7,562 attendance. The tournament features 48 men's and 28 women's teams competing within the Premier Padel global circuit.Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy Sailing — The academy crowned champions across 20 positions in the third round of an inland sailing regatta, with over 40 sailors competing across seven Optimist and Elka categories. Hamad Al Mohannadi won the under-10 boys Optimist title.NXTPLAY and Gallop Global Partnership — The investment platform co-founded by Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois entered a strategic partnership with Dubai-based Gallop Global to support the expansion of international sports events. The deal marks NXTPLAY's first padel investment.Gianni Infantino Inaugurates FIFA Arena in Lebanon — FIFA President Infantino opened the FIFA Arena facility in Chaniyeh, Mount Lebanon, pledging support to restore Lebanese football's international prominence. He attended the ceremony alongside the Lebanese Football Association leadership and local officials.What to Watch:
Emaar Dubai Premier Padel P1 final round draw results released, with top-seeded men and women competing through 15 November in Dubai at Hamdan Sports Complex. Asia Bodybuilding Championship takes place in Pattaya, Thailand, 13-16 November, with the UAE sending 15 athletes seeking to extend success from their recent world championship victory in Spain.