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The UAE sailors, who returned after an impressive medal-winning performance at the Gulf Sailing Trophy in Doha, Qatar recently, were honoured by the Dubai International Marine Club (DIMC) at a special function held at the Le Meridien Mina Seyahi.

Dubai Creek's Ben Connolly took the Pepsi Par 3 on Tuesday evening in style from stablemate Rashid Al Abbar.

About 150 runners took part in the second annual Reebok-sponsored Street run, at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel. The event was also sponsored by Dubai Road runners.

Effects Tellicherry demolished Konkan Cricket Club by 126 runs to enter the quarterfinals of the third AJ Sports Invitation League, conducted by Sharjah Cricket Council and sponsored by the AJ Sports.

Ismail Sharif (EGC) (6) beat Hamad Al Medfa (EGC) (12) 6 & 5 at Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club to win the 2001-02 UAE Nationals Singles Matchplay Championship.

The French hostages of the Abu Sayyaf complained in their home court about ex-Philippine president Joseph Estrada because they believed he had a share in the estimated $25 million ransom payment for the release of some 40 hostages in the southern Philippines in 2000, President Gloria Arroyo said.

Kart racing was viewed at its best at Dubai Kart Club's Jebel Ali Circuit in the fourth round of the UAE Championship.

Hester calls for better riders, horses

Al Habsi proves her mettle in tough conditions

Dubai's Mu'azzam coasts home unruffled

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's envoy returned on Thursday with a date for the deportation of renegade Muslim leader Nur Misuari, accused by the Philippines government of renewing his armed struggle in Jolo and Zamboanga City, five years after signing a peace settlement with the government in 1996.