Red Bull via AFP

Red Bull via AFP

Balooshi wins Arab title

The UAE motocross champion Mohammed Balooshi, above, won the inaugural Arab Championships, held in Egypt's Al Gizia desert. The Emirati saw off the challenge of 30 other competitors from 11 countries. He said: "The race was extremely challenging and the competition was really tough. But thanks God I was able to win and come back with the title to my country."

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