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All eyes of the cricketing fraternity will be focussed on Dubai when it plays host to the all-important International Cricket Council's executive committee on August 31 as the game's governing body confronts crucial problems over players' sponsorship contracts.

The UAE endurance team will start off as firm favourites to lift the only international title that has eluded them in the recent past & -the World Endurance Championship.

General Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Minister of Defence, will be starting off as one of the favourites in today's 120-km Wadi Rum International Endurance ride.

India outclass Bangladesh<

Italy's Juventus, one of Europe's top football clubs and a World Stars Selection XI comprising  some of the modern greats of the game will feature in UAE soccer great Adnan Al Talyani's testimonial match at the Zayed Sports City Stadium here on January 3, 2003.

Comment: Sponsors and sports emerge as winners

The Abu Dhabi Cricket Club (ADCC) has entered into a three-year contract with Trans World International (TWI), naming them as the sole and exclusive commercial representative with respect to international cricketing events.

Qatar grabbed the opportunities that came their way to outclass Japan 3-1 and inch closer to the quarterfinals in the AFC's under-17 football tournament here yesterday.

Goal Project injects new life into Pakistan football

The UAE riders, led by General Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Minister of Defence, trained for the second day here in preparation for what is turning out to be a fascinating tussle for honours in the World Endurance Championship.

Indian juniors live up to coach's expectations

Syrian midfielder Mohammed Jaja made the most of a rare defensive lapse by Qatar to nod home the match-winner for his team in a crucial encounter in the AFC's under-17 football championship here yesterday.