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The UAE youngster Ahmed Abbass Khory won the Children's title at the 12th Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival on a day when Azerbaijan Grand Master Elmar Magerramov suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of Russian counterpart Mikhail Ulibin in the Masters Championship.

Russian Grand Master Mikhail Ulibin won the Masters Championship of the 12th Annual Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival as Abdullah Abbass Khory made history by becoming the first UAE national to win the Open Tournament.

Defending champions and favourites Al Giza Team from Egypt opened their account in the Arab Cities chess championship in style, beating Ajman of the UAE 4-0 in the first round.

As expected, Giza Team of Egypt won the Arab Cities chess championship in style defending the title they won last year.

Giza Team from Egypt secured their second successive title victory in the penultimate round of the Arab Cities chess championship. They beat Fernieshebakh from Lebanon 2.5-1.5.

UAE Formula One powerboat team driver Awadh Ghamran Al Qubeissi has been suspended by the management of the Abu Dhabi International Marine Sports Club (ADIMSC) for two months.

The Bani Yas senior football team continues to train in the Czech Republic despite floods and heavy rains that have affected the country.

Bani Yas team return home from training

Adnan Al Talyani was no ordinary footballer. He was the best player born in the UAE. Winning the title 'UAE Player of the 20th Century', in a poll by football fans, is ample proof of the love and admiration the humble former UAE's captain earned by serving his country and club, Al Shaab.

Al Wahda took a giant step forward after they beat visitors Al Shabab 2-0 in their first division football league encounter at Al Nahyan Stadium yesterday to break the heart of German Rainer Hollman, the new coach of Al Shabab who guided the team in his difficult task.

The UAE can now boast of the 'Emirates International Endurance Village' in Al Wathba - the newest addition to the country's infrastructure in a sport that is regarded as the most modern of its kind in the world.

The UAE's youth football national team beat their Moroccan counterparts with a solitary goal in their friendly match yesterday here as both teams are preparing for the finals of the FIFA under-20 World Cup, which the UAE will host from March 25.