Sania Mirza named as sports ambassador for Dubai

In a significant honor, Dubai Sports Council has chosen former Indian tennis champion Sania Mirza to represent them as their sports ambassador.

Sania Mirza expressed gratitude towards Dubai authorities for honouring her with incredible opportunity.

"Honored and grateful to be a sports ambassador for Dubai," she wrote in the caption of her Instagram post.

"Thank you for this incredible opportunity from Dubai Sports Council," she penned.

Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, crown prince of Dubai, connected with leading sports figures and athletes at the Dubai Sports Retreat, that brought together 100 prominent local and international figures, including renowned sports stars to demonstrate Dubai’s growing status as a global sports destination.

Earlier, Sheikh Hamdan shared an update on his X handle, stating, “I met with Dubai’s sports ambassadors, a distinguished group of Arab and international stars who call Dubai home. Their commitment to advancing sports and nurturing talent is truly inspiring.”

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The Dubai Sports Retreat held at the Museum of the Future, brought together 100 prominent local and international figures, including renowned sports stars, further demonstrating Dubai’s growing status as a global sports destination.

I met with Dubai’s sports ambassadors during… pic.twitter.com/0EuQ3XIq6F

— Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) November 12, 2024

After parting ways with her former husband and Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik, she has been continuously living in Dubai with her son Izhaan.

However, DSC was established in 2005 and is responsible for developing the sport in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The UAE established seven sports clubs in Dubai to encourage practice activities and enhance people’s interest in sports.