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DAVID LIPSKY CLAIMS FIRST EUROPEAN TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP AT OMEGA EUROPEAN MASTERS By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: fter 72-holes of play in Crans-Montana, England’s Graeme Storm and American David Lipsky were tied at 18 under par atop the leaderboard. Storm bogeyed the first playoff hole and Lipsky, who parred it, was the OMEGA European Masters 2014

champion.Along with the Omega European Masters trophy and his winner’s cheque, David Lipsky was presented an OMEGA Aqua Te r r a G M T C o - A x i a l wristwatch by OMEGA president Stephen Urquhart. Mr. Urquhart said,This has been an incredible week of golf and David Lipsky is a worthy winner. We are proud that the European Masters has its first American champion for 29 years. The OMEGA European Masters is co-sanctioned by the European and Asian Tours and it is exciting that David qualified to play here through the Asian Tour. It says a lot about the global status of this great sport.The final round was thrilling with frequent changes on the leaderboard. In fact, after 16 holes, five players were within a stroke of the lead. The winner’s watch:David Lipsky’s OMEGA Seamaster

SODI RACING TEAM TARGETING SERIOUS SILVERWARE Sodi Racing Team looking to make their mark this season Pakenham-Walsh heads strong driver line-up Team boss Fargeas targets raising UAE karting standard to international level By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: he local motor racing scene is braced for what is likely to be the most competitive karting season ever in the UAE, with several big teams and a record number of drivers set to battle it out in the UAE Rotax MAX Challenge - the official UAE National Karting Championship and among those aiming to feature at the sharp end of proceedings will be the Sodi Racing Team.The team which although new on the UAE karting scene has a huge pedigree in European karting at the highest level and have in their midst a wealth of expertise in just about all forms of motor racing at all levels.This year, their second in the UAE as a karting team, they boast several drivers capable of challenging for top spots in t h e R o t a x M A X championships. Among them are regular front runners Piers PackenhamWalsh, Tehmur Chohan, Patrick Hannah and Anas Halabi.Nicolas Fargeas, head of racing operations for the team, spoke of the targets that he has set for the forthcoming season, "The podium of course is the main target! But more than that it is truly a human experience. We are all going in the same direction

Aqua Terra GMT is part of the brand’s popular Aqua Te r r a c o l l e c t i o n . I t s distinctive dial recalls the teakwood decks of luxury sailboats. In addition to its central hour, minute and seconds hands, there is also a GMT hand that completes one rotation around the dial every 24 hours, making it easy to keep track of the time in different time zones – ideal for professional golfers. It is powered by the OMEGA Co-Axial calibre 8605, which can be seen through the certified chronometer’s transparent caseback. OMEGA and the oldest golf tournament on the European continent:The OMEGA European Masters tournament is steeped in history and tradition and the 2014 edition was particularly memorable. The European Masters is played on one of the world's most beautifully situated golf courses. In an awe-inspiring Alpine setting in beautiful late summer weather, spectators had the chance to see a tournament whose past winners have included Ernie Els, Sergio Garcia, Lee Westwood and the late Seve Ballesteros, to name but a few.

BE GLAM ON THE GREEN WITH LADIES ONLY GROUP GOLF SESSIONS By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: ailored programmes suitable for all levels to enjoy at Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club and Emirates Golf Club Ladies in Dubai looking to try golf for the first time, brush up on their swing or make new friends in a fun

abilities expert coaching and advice to perfect their putting, develop their drive and put the zing in their swing. The groups cater for all levels from complete beginners and the sessions run for eight weeks from AED1200 per person inclusive of full equipment hire. Lesson packages are subject to availability and must be booked in advance, to register your place please contact: Dubai Creek Golf Academy, call +971 4 295 6000 or e m a i l reservations@dubaigolf.co m The Academy at Emirates Golf Club, call +971 4 380 2 2 2 2 o r e m a i l emiratesacademy@dubaig olf.com

to achieve the same goal of winning, but also sharing experiences, learning from each other and most of all have fun, this is the general vision of our team.We want a friendly and family atmosphere around the team. A place where drivers and even relatives can hang out. Piers Packenham-Walsh, Patrick

H a n n a h a n d Te h m u r Chohan just joined the team and I am sure they will be a big asset to the team in terms of results but also to give motivation and cheer the team up and hopefully get a lot of 'Orange' [team colours] on the podiums.The team has a base at the Dubai Kartdrome which plays in their favour, as the venue has by far the biggest footfall of karters and 'wannabe' racers in the region, and gives the Sodi Racing Team affiliated drivers convenient access for testing and private practice.The Kartdrome has been part of our growth. If Sodi has reached such a level today it is because of this relationship we have

with them. The team and the management are always available to give a hand and I think this is a very good thing, that is the best way to promote both Arrive & Drive karting and related racing activities in the UAE,said Fargeas.In fact former Kartdrome manager David Terrien is managing partner of GGI Entertainment who are the holding company of Sodi Racing Team. Terrien is a former karting and FIA GT World Champion, with vast experience in racing and driver development. He is assisted by operations manager Joao Gouveia who adds expertise in terms of logistics and race s t r a t e g y. E x p e r i e n c e d karting engineer George

Gibbons is team manager, overseeing team mechanics Joe Narcisco and Samith Nilanka. Also in the team's ranks are well known endurance karter and all round racing driver Alban Varutti along with Jorge Clara - the pair providing driver coaching a n d t e c h n i c a l support.Preparations for

the opening round of the 2014-2015 UAE Rotax MAX Challenge next month are well underway and the season will be fiercely competitive with a high level of professionalism established by the hardworking Al Ain Raceway Kart Club (AARKC) who are the organising body for the series.Fargeas is optimistic and enthusiastic about the future of UAE karting,The structure really enables kart racing to grow and evolve in the UAE. We are at the edge of a 'Karting Boom and we all have a role to play in the development of racing here in order to bring the UAE to the level of top international kart racing communities.And along the way do not be surprised if the Sodi Racing Team drivers take home some serious silverware during the course of the season. Behind-the-scenes they have a highly qualified and solid support network to ensure success in their racing while maximising enjoyment of the sport at a vital level.Under the auspices of Sodi Middle East the outfit runs a shop selling racing karts, professional equipment and race wear while o ff e r i n g m a i n t e n a n c e services for the karting community.

FIFTH EDITION OF OKTOBERFEST AT DUBAI SPORTS CITY ALL SET TO GO By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: pread over two days, on 9 and 10 October, in the air-conditioned comfort of the Indoor Dome; featuring the best of Bavarian food and drink; music from Die Derbys, set for its 21st year at the original Oktoberfest in Munich; ticket prices start from just AED30; VIP tables available from AED400.Ms Dorothee Petz, Dubai Sports City Event Manager: Oktoberfest has become established as a real social highlight on the Dubai Sports City calendar and the fact it is back for a fifth year in a row is the perfect illustration of that fact”.Time flies when you are having fun and, as a perfect illustration of the point, Dubai Sports City is getting ready for the fifth anniversary of its popular Bavarian festival Oktoberfest next month.The event, which will once again take place in the

air-conditioned comfort of the Indoor Dome, will be held on 9 and 10 October and will include all the features that have made it popular year after year.The music will have an undeniably authentic feel thanks to the appearance of German band Die Derbys, once again flying in for the two-night spectacular ahead of a 21st year playing

at the original Munich Oktoberfest event in Germany.There will be a DJ in action too, plus a range of authentic Bavarian food and b e v e r a g e s , a n entertainment zone including a bull ride and

photo booth and an outdoor biergarten for those who prefer to enjoy their evening under the stars.Tickets are already on sale and can be p u r c h a s e d a t w w w. t i c k e t m a s t e r. a e . Ticketmaster’s hotline is 800 86823.Ticket prices are AED30 with VIP tables available for AED400 (eight people) and AED500 (ten people). Tables can also be booked on line with buyers able to select the location of their table (subject to availability).Looking ahead to this year’s Oktoberfest, Dubai Sports City’s Event Manager Ms Dorothee Petz said: “Oktoberfest has become established as a real social highlight on the Dubai Sports City calendar and the fact it is back for a fifth year in a row is the perfect illustration of that fact.For the second year running we have opted to stage it over two evenings to ensure people get the maximum chance to take part in a weekend that is

always guaranteed to be a lot of fun.Also like last year we will be within the fantastic surroundings of the air-conditioned Indoor Dome which, as we found in 2013, really is the perfect location for the fun.With crowd favourites Die Derbys on hand to add a really authentic Bavarian feel, plus the very best in the food and drink that makes Oktoberfest what it is, we are once again all set for a fantastic couple of nights.The festival is known to attract millions of visitors to Munich every year over a two-week period but DSC is making it happen over two exciting evenings at one of Dubai’s premier sports and e n t e r t a i n m e n t venues.Dating back to the nineteenth century, the Oktoberfest began as a celebration of the royal wedding of the Prince of Munich and today is one of the most anticipated festivals of the year.

A GREAT RACE IN ITSELF AND A PERFECT DRESS REHEARSAL FOR DUBAI: HANKOOK 12H HUNGARY COMING UP NEXT

TICKETS ON SALE FOR PAKISTAN’S ACTION AGAINST AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND AT THE DUBAI INTERNATIONAL STADIUM AT DUBAI SPORTS CITY Total of 15 days of action from October to December in all three formats; five of the matchdays on Fridays and Saturdays By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: akistan’s first OneDay International of the season at the Dubai International Stadium, against Australia, on a Friday; back-to-back T w e n t y 2 0 Internationals against New Zealand on Thursday and Friday nights.Ticket prices start from AED30 and are available at www.ticketmaster.ae ; premium and platinum tickets, as well as hospitality, also available to allow people to watch in luxury .Dubai Sports City General Manager Sport Business Maqbul Dudhia:We are maintaining our policy of making our events as accessible as possible for everyone”.The last time Australia toured, in 2012, we had a sell-out and a superb Twenty20 International series that included a super over. Since then we have had all of our match days in this year’s Pepsi Indian Premier League sell out so we advise fans to get in and get their tickets as soon as they can so they do not miss out on a n y o f t h e action”http://www.dubaispor tscity.ae/ Dubai Sports City is gearing up for a bumper season of Pakistan international cricket with the announcement that tickets are now available for matches against Australia and New Zealand at the Dubai International Stadium (DIS).Matches at the venue begin with a Twenty20 International between Pakistan and Australia on Sunday 5 October and a One-Day International five days later, on Friday 10 October.The first Test match between the two countries will be played at the DIS from Wednesday 22 to Sunday 26 October.And when New Zealand arrives in the United Arab Emirates, the Black Caps will play a Test match at Dubai Sports City from 17 to 21 November, back-to-back Twenty20 Internationals on Thursday and Friday nights, 4 and 5 December, and a One-Day International on Monday 8 December.Dubai Sports City General Manager – Sports Business Mr Maqbul Dudhia said: “We are delighted to announce that tickets have gone on sale for Pakista Australia and PakistanNew Zealand matches at the Dubai International Stadium and we are excited about the next few months.The last time Australia toured, in 2012, we had a sell-out at the venue, and a superb Twenty20 International series that included a super over.Since then we have had all of our match days in this year’s Pepsi Indian Premier League sell out so we advise fans to get in and get their tickets as soon as they can so they do not miss out on any of the action.Tickets are available on line at www.ticketmaster.ae and will also go on sale at outlets across the United Arab Emirates in the new future with details to announced in due course.And with ticket prices starting from just AED30, and admission to both Test matches free of charge, there is plenty for cricket fans to get excited about.Mr Dudhia added: “We have once again set ticket prices, including free entry for the Test matches, to ensure we are maintaining our policy of making our events as accessible as possible for everyone.And at the other end of the scale, our premium and platinum tickets as well as our hospitality packages offer people a high-quality experience.We have something for everyone, and

the fact it is never been easier to get to Dubai Sports C i t y, t h a n k s t o t h e outstanding road network around us now, on top of public transport links with the F29 bus running regularly

from the Mall of the Emirates, means we are within easy reach for all too.” The matches at the Dubai International Stadium are as follows: Pakistan v Australia Sun 5 October Twenty20 International* Friday 10 October One-Day International* Wednesday 22 Sunday 26 October Test match Pakistan v New Zealand Monday 17 – Friday 21 November – Test match Thursday 4 December Twenty20 International* Friday 5 December Twenty20 International* Monday 8 December OneDay International* *Denotes day-night match Mr Dudhia said: “Just thinking of some of the names we are set to see, with Michael Clarke, Mitchell Johnson, Aaron Finch, David Warner, Shane Watson and Glenn Maxwell plus Brendon McCullum, Corey Anderson, Tim Southee and Ross Taylor, really does set the pulse racing.And that is on top of the world-class Pakistan players, with experienced stars like Younus Khan and Misbah-ulHaq mixed with exciting rising talent like Fawad Alam a n d S o h a i b Maqsood.Australia and Pakistan played the first ever Twenty20 match at our venue just over five years ago and now we are the location that has staged more matches in that form of the game than anywhere else in the world.New Zealand visited us last in 2009 and I am sure both teams, as well as the Pakistan squad, will be delighted to see what fantastic facilities they will have at their disposal at Dubai Sports City.The ICC Academy is world-class and I am sure they will relish using it to hone their skills, with every type of aid they require for peak performance.And the Dubai International Stadium is a truly spectacular venue. Our Ring of Fire floodlights ensure it is a stunning setting for daynight cricket in particular and there is not a bad seat in the house with all offering fantastic views of the action.” And reflecting on the rapid development of Dubai Sports City as a whole, Mr Dudhia said: “These are exciting times for all of us at Dubai Sports City with the imminent opening of swimming and fitness facilities alongside our already-existent football and cricket academies.We have just hosted The Victorious football reality television show at the Indoor Dome, broadcast on Dubai TV, which has been a big hit.And with golf action at The Els Club and the Butch Harmon School of Golf, as well as high-quality facilities at the Dubai Sports City Rugby Park, we have something for everyone and there has never been a better time for people to come and see for themselves what we have to offer.On top of the fantastic live sport, we offer the chance for people to get fit or stay fit in comfortable surroundings and really enjoy the very best of what Dubai has to offer from a sporting and lifestyle perspective.”

By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Hungarian capital of Dubai UAE: Budapest, can be easily fter last weekend’s reached within a day’s very successful 24H driving from Frankfurt or BARCELONA, the Bologna while Budapest’s environment should head to Hankook 12H HUNGARY is Ferenc Liszt International the pristine greens and coming up next as the fifth Airport is served by airlines rolling fairways of the iconic and final round of this year’s from all over the world.The Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht 24H SERIES powered by Hungaroring is considered Club and Emirates Golf Club Hankook. On Friday, 3 but they must act quickly. as a technical circuit with to experience a new season October, and Saturday, 4 We know that many teams facilities to Formula 1 of golf programmes October, the Hungaroring are considering our race in standards. The track first especially tailored for w i l l b e h o s t i n g t h e H u n g a r y a s a d r e s s hosted a Formula 1 Grand ladies.The social sessions international endurance rehearsal for our flagship Prix in 1986 and has Championship, the FIA launched to coincide with race for GTs, touring cars event, the Hankook 24H featured on the Formula 1 F o r m u l a 3 E u r o p e a n the end of summer and the and 24H Specials for the DUBAI, from 8 till 10 W o r l d C h a m p i o n s h i p Championship and the start of the cooler months sixth year already. “We got January next year, but the calendar every year since DTM.Currently, 36 teams are hosted by the resident very positive feedback from Hankook 12H HUNGARY is that inaugural event with are on the provisional entry Golf Professionals at both many teams and drivers a great race in itself, legendary drivers like list for the Hankook 12H clubs and are specially too!Class structures and Michael Schumacher and HUNGARY with a good mix designed to offer lady technical regulations for the of GTs, touring cars and 24H golfers of all ages and Hankook 12H HUNGARY Specials. Hankook once are identical with those of again is the title sponsor and SAEED AJMAL’S BOWLING ACTION the Hankook 24H DUBAI, as exclusive tyre supplier of the well as for all the other FOUND TO BE ILLEGAL event. On Friday, 3 October, events of the 24H SERIES the action starts with an powered by Hankook. The optional private test from compact, two-day event By Qadeer Ahmad Siddiqui Dubai UAE: 9.00 till 13.30 hrs followed he International Cricket Council today confirmed that after the race in Barcelona, format with plenty of track by free practice from 15.00 an independent analysis has found the bowling action and now we are working flat- time is making the Hankook till 16.30 hrs, qualifying from 12H HUNGARY an ideal Lewis Hamilton (four wins of Pakistan’s off-spinner Saeed Ajmal to be illegal and, out on making the race in 16.45 till 18.00 hrs and night as such, the player has been suspended from bowling in Hungary a success again, opportunity for teams and each), Ayrton Senna (three practice from 19.00 till 20.00 international cricket with immediate effect. too,” says Gerrie Willems on drivers to enjoy another wins), Nelson Piquet and hrs. The race starts on The analysis revealed that all his deliveries exceeded the 15 behalf of Dutch agency, endurance race with many Mika Häkkinen (two wins Saturday, 4 October, at 8.00 degrees level of tolerance permitted under the CREVENTIC, promoters international teams and each) featuring on the hrs and ends at 20.00 hrs, regulations.Saeed, who was reported after the first Test and organisers of the drivers before the European winners’ list. This year, Red immediately followed by the match against Sri Lanka in Galle last month, can apply a re- Hankook 12H HUNGARY in motor racing season comes Bull’s Australian driver, prize-giving ceremony. assessment after he has modified his bowling action in co-operation with DNRT to an end. Participation is Daniel Ricciardo became More information about the accordance with clause 2.4 of the Regulations for the Review (Dutch National Racing possible for teams varying the most recent winner of Hankook 12H HUNGARY of Bowlers Reported with Suspected Illegal Bowling Team). “We have received from two to five drivers and a the Hungarian Formula 1 and the other rounds of the Actions.The analysis was performed on 25 August by the 36 provisional entries national licence is sufficient Grand Prix. This season, the 24H SERIES powered by ICC’s accredited team of Human Movement Specialists already. Teams interested to t o c o m p e t e . T h e Hungaroring also hosted Hankook can be found at: take part in this race still Hungaroring, located in other major race series such www.24hseries.com. using the National Cricket Centre in Brisbane. have the chance to sign up, M o g y o r ó d n e a r t h e as the FIA World Touring Car azad news uae.azad news uae .azad news uae azad news uae.azad news uae azad news uae azad news uae.azad news uae .azad news uae azad news uae.azad news uae azad news uae azad news uae. (pg9)