Dubai Sports Council Appoints Global Sports Icons as Ambassadors
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | Appointment of Sports Ambassadors by Dubai Sports Council. |
| Announcement | Made by Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai Sports Council. |
| Objective | Enhance Dubai's reputation as a global sports destination, attract international events, nurture local talent, and promote sports tourism. |
| Sports Ambassadors | Harbhajan Singh (India): Former cricketer, 711 international wickets, part of 2007 T20 World Cup-winning team. Sania Mirza (India): Tennis star with six Grand Slam doubles titles, former World No. 1 in WTA doubles. Khabib Nurmagomedov (Russia): Former UFC Lightweight Champion, longest title reign, one of the greatest mixed martial artists. Patrice Evra (France): Former French national football team captain and Manchester United defender, regarded as one of the best defenders in football. |