His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, witnessed the final of the “World Triathlon Championship T100” yesterday, at the Meydan Track in Dubai, and His Highness praised the performance of the participants competing for the World Championship title.
His Highness said, “Holding the final of the T100 World Triathlon Championship reflects Dubai’s leading position as an exemplary destination for hosting and organizing the most important tournaments and events in various sports,” stressing that “the sports sector in Dubai continues to achieve further growth, and enhance Dubai’s attractiveness for hosting and organizing these tournaments.” The major international sporting event, and providing all means and components to make it successful due to its advanced infrastructure and world-class sports facilities, have contributed to consolidating its position as a preferred sports destination for hosting and organizing major sporting events and events with success and distinction.”
It is noteworthy that Martin van Riel X from Belgium won the men’s elite race, ending the season by winning the prestigious world title, and in the women’s elite race, American Taylor Knipp gave a wonderful performance to win the race and championship titles, and strengthen her control over this sport.
Caroline Bridges from the United Kingdom took first place in the women’s race, recording a time of 04:02:27 hours, and Frenchman Quentin Amaral, who lives in the Emirates, won second place, after crossing the finish line in a time of 03:25:46 hours.
The Secretary General of the Dubai Sports Council, Saeed Hareb, the CEO of the Professional Athletes Organizations, Sam Renouf, and the President of World Triathlon, Antonio Arimani, presented the awards to the winners.
Mansour bin Mohammed:
• Holding the event reflects Dubai’s leading position as a model destination for hosting and organizing the most important tournaments and events in various sports.
Mansour bin Mohammed crowns McIlroy with the “DB World” golf title
His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, crowned the Irish player, Rory McIlroy, with the title of the 16th edition of the DB World Final Golf Tour Championship for the “Race to Dubai” season, and the “Rolex Series” for elite tournaments that were held under the patronage of His Highness. At Jumeirah Estates Golf Club in Dubai.
This came at the conclusion of the tournament yesterday, with the participation of the best 50 players in the “Race to Dubai” ranking of the DB World Tour, with a total prize money of $10 million.
His Highness also handed the Irish player, Rory McIlroy, the “Harry Vardon” Cup after finishing the season at the top of the “Race to Dubai” standings for the third time in a row, and the sixth in his career in the years: 2012, 2014, 2015, 2022, 2023 and 2024, bringing McIlroy between The championship champion prize is three million dollars, and the additional prize for the “Race to Dubai” champion is two million dollars, for a total of five million dollars.
The coronation ceremony was attended by the Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO of DP World Group, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, Khalfan Belhoul, and Vice President of the Emirates Golf Federation, Major General Pilot (M) Abdullah Al Sayed Al Hashemi.
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