Amith Passela

Amith Passela

Journalist


Maryam Al Zeyoudi won a gold medal at the 2024 Para Athletics Championships in May. Photo: WAM
Al Zeyoudi and Khalaf narrowly miss out on medals as UAE end Paralympic campaign

Both finished fourth for nation’s best performances on penultimate day of Paris Games

September 07, 2024, 1:02 PM
Raveen Raveen (in red) defeated Ali Hassan Sumon in the Asian Boxing Confederation’s Asian Junior Championships held at ADNEC Centre in Al Ain. Pawan Singh / The National
Raveen sets sights on Olympics after making India debut in Al Ain

Haryana storms into final of 52kg division at Asian Junior Boxing Championships

September 07, 2024, 4:50 AM
UAE's Abdullah Sultan Al Aryani at the Paris Paralympic Games. Photo: Mateusz Szklarski / IPC
Frustrating Paralympics for UAE shooter Al Aryani

Mohammed Othman and Ahmed Al Bedwawi look to keep nation’s hopes alive in wheelchair and cycle road race

September 05, 2024, 1:38 PM
Jake Paul at the PFL Super Fights: Battle of the Giants press conference in Washington DC, on Thursday, August 22, 2024. PFL
Jake Paul eyes new challenges after PFL Super Fight launch

American looking to hold events in Abu Dhabi and Dubai after showdown between Ngannou and Ferreira in Saudi Arabia

September 02, 2024, 12:00 PM
UAE's Mohammed Othman qualified for the men's 100m T34 final at the Paris Paralympics. Photo: UAE Paralympic Committee
Paralympics: UAE's Othman qualifies for men's 100m T34 final

Wheelchair athlete impresses on Games debut as Emirati shooters fail to make the cut in qualifying rounds in Paris

September 01, 2024, 12:38 PM
Francis Ngannou, left, is separated from Renan Ferreira by YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul at a PFL press conference ahead of their fight in Riyadh. PFL
Ngannou relishing return to MMA against Ferreira in Riyadh

The Cameroonian set to clash with Brazilian Renan Ferreira in PFL Super Fights: Battle of the Giants in October

August 26, 2024, 2:25 PM
Nahyan Nassar trains. The UAE national boxing team train ahead of the Asian Boxing Confederation Asian Junior Championships. Al Ain. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Asian Junior Boxing Championship a golden opportunity for UAE youth

Tournament in Al Ain, which has drawn participants from 23 nations, a great platform to aim for the highest level, including Olympics

August 25, 2024, 4:53 AM
Left to right: Mohamed Al Hammadi, Thekra Al Kaabi and Saif Al Nuaimi are among the Emirati athletes heading to Paris for the Paralympic Games. Photos: AFP / Chris Whiteoak / The National / UAE Paralympic Committee
Meet the Emirati athletes heading for the Paris Paralympic Games

Meet the 13 athletes led by star marksman Abdullah Sultan Al Aryani aiming for glory in France

August 21, 2024, 12:19 PM
Saif Al Nuaimi of the UAE at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. Reuters
Al Nuaimi takes aim at medals on third visit to Paralympic Games

Emirati improved his results in the past two Games and believes he is ready to challenge the podium in Paris

August 21, 2024, 10:32 AM
Mohammed Mardi, in black trunks, won the welterweight title at the inaugural Arab Muaythai Fight Night. Photo: UAEMKFED
Mardi crowned first Arab Muaythai Fight Night champion in Abu Dhabi

Emirati wins unanimous decision over Algerian Lyes Ouari in main welterweight title contest

August 18, 2024, 10:38 AM
Muaythai UAE champion Mohammed Mardi ahead of the inaugural Arab Muaythai Championship. Victor Besa / The National
UAE's Mohammed Mardi excited to be part of Arab Muaythai Fight Night

Inaugural event in Abu Dhabi has drawn 28 fighters from 14 Arab nations

August 16, 2024, 8:24 AM
UAE's Omar Al Marzooqi reached the individual showjumping final. Getty Images
Paris a learning curve and 'great experience' for UAE equestrian team

Al Marri hails the performance of teammate Al Marzooqi and reveals plans are already being put in place to secure qualification for Los Angeles 2028

August 12, 2024, 5:46 AM
The UAE's Zamzam Al Hammadi celebrates her gold medal win at the IMMAF World Youth Championships in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. Image: UAEMMAF
Jiu-jitsu legend Gracie confident IMMAF will get nod for Olympics

He praises UAE for developing sport as Al Hammadi sends home fans wild by retaining her title in Abu Dhabi

August 11, 2024, 12:39 PM
Abdullah Al Marri is pleased with how the UAE team's preparations are going ahead of the Paris Olympics. Ruel Pableo for The National
UAE showjumping team target 'fairy-tale ending' at 2024 Paris Olympics

Abdullah Al Marri backs team to secure historic medal in French capital

July 24, 2024, 4:21 AM
Saudi Arabia’s Mostafa Nada needed just a little over two minutes to knock out Abdel Rahmane Driai with a flurry of strikes. Photo: PFL
PFL Mena 2: Nada puts on a show for Saudi fans in Riyadh

Big wins for Al Aqraa, Al Silawi, Diani and Tahiri at The Green Halls on Friday night

July 13, 2024, 9:18 AM