Abu Dhabi Sport Desk

Articles by Abu Dhabi Sport Desk

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  From Yas Island to Khalidiyah, Abu Dhabi's Grassroots Clubs Are Turning Sport Into a Social Force

  Membership numbers are climbing, community leagues are filling up weeknight slots, and local administrators say the summer heat is no longer the deterrent it once was.

  4 July 2026, 4:53 PM

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  Before the Lights Go Out at Yas Marina, Abu Dhabi's Grassroots Motorsport Movement Is Already Running Hot

  With the 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix five months out, a quiet revolution in community karting and youth racing is reshaping who gets to call themselves a motorsport fan in the capital.

  4 July 2026, 4:53 PM

• Sport

  Sweat Equity: The Grassroots Story Behind Abu Dhabi's Community Sport Movement

  From five-a-side pitches in Khalidiyah to stand-up paddleboarding off the Corniche, ordinary residents are quietly building something the big stadiums cannot replicate.

  4 July 2026, 4:53 PM

• Sport

  Abu Dhabi's Sport Infrastructure Push Moves Into High Gear Ahead of Packed Second Half of 2026

  From Yas Island's expanded arena precinct to the freshly upgraded pitches at Zayed Sports City, the capital's venues are being tested like never before.

  4 July 2026, 1:09 AM

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  Abu Dhabi Sport in July 2026: How to Get Involved and What You Need to Know to Start

  From Yas Island courts to Corniche running clubs, the capital's sport scene is more accessible than ever — and July is the ideal time to jump in.

  4 July 2026, 12:34 AM

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  Goals, Grit and a Pivotal Derby: Abu Dhabi Sport Delivers a Week to Remember

  From Zayed Sports City to the Corniche courts, Abu Dhabi's clubs and athletes produced results that will shape the rest of the summer calendar.

  3 July 2026, 7:57 PM