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Mirza & Harbhajan Becomes Ambassador of Dubai Sports Council

Dubai Sports Council has appointed four international sports legends as ambassadors, including Harbhajan Singh and Sania Mirza.

Prestigious Appointments and Announcement

  • Dubai Sports Council appoints four international sports legends as ambassadors
  • Announcement made in presence of Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed
  • Selected ambassadors represent diverse sports disciplines
  • Historical moment marking Dubai's commitment to sports development
  • Strategic initiative to enhance Dubai's global sporting presence
  • Official ceremony attended by distinguished sports personalities
  • Formal recognition of ambassadors' roles in developing Dubai's sports ecosystem

Ambassador Profiles and Achievements

Harbhajan Singh (India):

    • Former cricket off-spinner with 711 international wickets
    • 417 wickets in 103 Test matches
    • Member of India's first T20 World Cup-winning team
    • Last represented India in 2016

Sania Mirza (India):

    • Six Grand Slam doubles titles
    • First Indian female tennis player ranked World No.1 in doubles
    • Three mixed doubles Grand Slam titles (2009, 2012, 2015)
    • Three women's doubles Grand Slam victories (2015-2016)

Additional Distinguished Ambassadors:

    • Khabib Nurmagomedov: Longest-reigning UFC Lightweight Champion
    • Patrice Evra: Former French national team and Manchester United captain
    • Both bring extensive experience in their respective sports

Strategic Objectives and Responsibilities

  • Development of world-class sports infrastructure
  • Attraction of prestigious international sporting events
  • Nurturing and development of local sporting talent
  • Promotion of sports tourism in Dubai
  • Enhancement of Dubai's position as a global sports destination
  • Strengthening the emirate's sports ecosystem
  • Building bridges between international sports communities

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