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Chuck Culpepper

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Stint in the Middle East was far from a no-brainer

Aug 22, 2012

While at The National columnist Chuck Culpepper followed a race around the world, discovered new levels of fandom, experienced Arab culture and had a splash.Read article "Stint in the Middle East was far from a no-brainer"

A Syrian seeking refuge from the tragedy of home

Aug 21, 2012

For Nour Yousfi, a once happy 29-year-old resident of Abu Dhabi, the conflict tearing apart his country sees him spend hours in the gym bulking up to forget, writes Chuck Culpepper.Read article "A Syrian seeking refuge from the tragedy of home"

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Abu Dhabi Ocean crew start 2014 Volvo Ocean Race preparation

Jun 18, 2013

The new one-design yacht and crew members, led by Ian Walker, will be finalised early next year.Read article

Abu Dhabi to enter 2014-15 Volvo Ocean Race as competition returns to UAE

Feb 18, 2013

Ian Walker will once again skipper the Abu Dhabi entry into the competition, after finishing fifth in the 2011-2012 race last summer.Read article

Latest Comments

Rory McIlroy's PGA victory proof of critical inspiration to a win

Aug 18 , 2012 | 07:30PM GST

Cornawilla

Chuck! Great story! Great writing! Great McIlroy!

Olympics: Andy Murray's win is far from grand

Aug 16 , 2012 | 06:18PM GST

beneast74

I would have been inclined to agree with you... until I actually went to the Games. The thrill kids and families watching football at Old Trafford made it worthwhile - and it wasn't just the GB match. There was almost as much excitement when UAE took the lead against Uruguay. And there was the same idea with tennis; people who didn't usually get the chance to see top level sport were loving it - and perhaps inspired to take it up, which is surely the whole point. And just the reactions of those who won and lost proved they were taking it just as seriously as they would an Open or an FA Cup Final. I know towards the end the tug of war suggestion means you're being tongue in cheek, but generally, the idea that a sport needs to have its pinnacle at the Games to be included is slightly problematic too: it would mean cycling couldn't be included because the Tour De France is bigger. The marathon would be ditched because of New York, London and so on. Basically, from being just as cynical as you, I now think more the merrier!

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