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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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