Sports
Mohammed earns endurance victory
UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum came in first as the UAE endurance team won the 160km Stars Challenge race at Austin Park in England yesterday.
He was followed home by Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum who took second place, with Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum finishing third.
The race came as part of the UAE endurance team's preparations for the World Endurance Championships to be held in Kentucky, USA in September, where they will be led by Sheikh Mohammed.
Dozens of other riders from different countries around the world took part in the race, including participants from Great Britain, Spain, France, Argentina, Poland, India and other European countries.
Also there to watch the race was Dubai Deputy Ruler and Finance Minister Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Monday, July 26, 2010
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