JEDDAH: Nine international teams will participate on Jan. 24 and 25 in the opening round of the E1 Electric Boat World Championship, which Jeddah Waterfront hosts for the second consecutive year.
The nine international teams featured in the championship are owned by prominent figures including Will Smith, Marc Anthony, Steve Aoki, Rafael Nadal, Sergio Perez, Tom Brady, Virat Kohli, Didier Drogba and Marcelo Claure, a media statement issued by the Saudi Ministry of Sports on Wednesday said.
The two-day event will be organized by the Saudi Water Sports and Diving Federation, under the supervision of the Sports Ministry, and in cooperation with the Union Internationale Motonautique.
Eighteen male and female drivers, representing the teams, will compete in the event, which travels to international locations throughout the year.
Last season’s races were held in locations including Venice, Monaco, Puerto Banus, Lake Como and Jeddah. The title was claimed by “Team Brady,” owned by American football star Tom Brady, after intense competition from “Westbrook Racing.”
Sam Coleman and Emma Kimilainen represented Team Brady, which secured their victory in the Jeddah round last season in February.
“Miami” finished second, and “Raf” took third place, amid strong competition and a lively audience enjoying the activities along the Red Sea coast.
The E1 Electric Boat World Championship is one of the most prominent events overseen by the Ministry of Sports.
It aligns with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals, aiming to promote sustainability, clean energy and optimal investment across various sectors, including sports. Additionally, the championship contributes to accelerating the growth of maritime sports in the Kingdom.
Kingdom to host E1 Electric Boat World Championship for second time in January
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Kingdom to host E1 Electric Boat World Championship for second time in January
- Two-day event will be organized by the Saudi Water Sports and Diving Federation, under the supervision of the Sports Ministry
- Eighteen male and female drivers, representing nine teams, will compete in the event
Dubai Basketball stun Greek giants Olympiacos to win in overtime
- The score of 108-98 came in round 26 of EuroLeague and was the 12th victory of their debut season
DUBAI: Dubai Basketball recorded the 12th EuroLeague win of their debut season with a 108-98 overtime thriller against Olympiacos at Coca-Cola Arena.
From the first whistle, Dubai played with intent in front of the 6,500-strong crowd. Defensive pressure, fast breaks and fearless shot-making gave the home side early control, but like all big European basketball nights, the drama was far from over.
Olympiacos battled back, the intensity rose, and a last-second three-pointer sent the game into overtime, briefly silencing the crowd. But supported by one of the strongest home crowds Dubai has seen this season, the team rose to the occasion in the final five minutes.
Dubai Basketball’s head coach, Jurica Golemac, highlighted the importance of the home crowd’s support and said: “It was a very intensive game. A lot of physicality, a lot of energy. We were up and we didn’t lose the passion. We showed character in the end to win this game.
“Real Madrid is in two days. We’re playing at home, and hopefully even more fans will come. That support is very important for us — everyone feels like a family here.”
Dubai responded with composure and authority in the extra period, locking in defensively and moving the ball with confidence to close the game with a statement finish on a night that demanded character.
Mfiondu Kabengele dominated inside with a powerful double-double, while Dwayne Bacon and McKinley Wright delivered when it mattered most. Aleksa Avramovic set the tone early on both ends, and the collective effort once again highlighted Dubai’s growing identity — fearless at home, united under pressure.
With the regular season entering its defining stretch the Coca-Cola Arena continues to be a fortress, and belief around the team continues to grow as the race for the EuroLeague post-season heats up.
The next home game brings one of the most famous teams in the world to the Coca-Cola Arena, when Real Madrid will play Dubai at home for the first time on Thursday, Feb. 5.
