Bollywood stars, VIPs electrify the track at DSBK Middle East Championship in Dubai
Dubai: The ‘DSBK Middle East Championship’ at the Dubai Autodrome Racing Circuit, held on February 2, 2025, saw an exciting fusion of Bollywood glamour and superbike racing action. The race featured Bollywood celebrities, who swapped their usual roles for the thrill of racing, captivating the crowd with their speed and skill.
Among the notable participants were Arbaaz Khan, Sohail Khan, Vivek Oberoi, Gauahar Khan, and Zaid Darbar.
In addition to the stars, the event was graced by prominent guests, including Rizwan Sajan and Anis Sajan, the owners of Danube Properties. Yaqoob Al Ali, Executive Director and Private Advisor at the Office of His Highness Sheikh Juma Bin Maktoum Al Maktoum, also attended the event.
DSBK Racing’s Founder and celebrated racer Nasir Syed, along with Co-Founder Abdul Samee, shared their vision for the championship, saying, “The DSBK Middle East Championship is more than just a race; it’s a movement to promote responsible riding and nurture motorsport culture in the region. Our aim is to establish DSBK Racing as a marquee event on the Middle East’s motorsport calendar.”
In a major announcement, DSBK Racing also unveiled two groundbreaking initiatives. The DSBK Racing Academy, the UAE’s first-ever superbike training academy, is aimed at cultivating the next generation of racing talent through structured training programs for aspiring riders. Additionally, DSBK Racing is committed to fostering a passionate community of riders, families, and motorsport enthusiasts, offering an experience that extends beyond races to include education and entertainment.
About DSBK Racing
DSBK Racing is the leading superbike racing organization in the United Arab Emirates, established to bridge the gap in the region’s motorsport landscape. With a commitment to delivering world-class racing experiences, DSBK Racing provides a platform for riders of all skill levels to showcase their talent and passion for the sport. The organization is dedicated to reigniting the thrill of superbike racing in the UAE, fostering a vibrant community of enthusiasts, and setting new benchmarks in motorsport entertainment.
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England sticking with Key, McCullum and Stokes despite Ashes humbling
London (AP): England is not sacking anybody following the 4-1 Ashes loss in Australia.
A review of the tour by the England and Wales Cricket Board, announced within hours of the final match in January, was concluded on Monday. Firing people would “be the easy thing to do,” ECB chief executive Richard Gould said but he insisted, "This is not the time to throw everything out."
Managing director Rob Key, coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes kept their jobs after the best England side to go to Australia in 14 years lost the Ashes in 11 days with two games to spare.
“Moving people on can sometimes be the easy thing to do. That's not the route that we're going to take,” Gould said. “I've seen the driving ambition and determination that we're lucky enough to have within our leadership group to take the lessons from the Ashes and move forward.”
Gould previously was the chief executive of Bristol City soccer club and said the ECB would not follow the same route as soccer's hire-and-fire culture.
“Cricket is a very unique sport in that it takes a team of leadership ... it's not like football where there's a single point of failure or success with a manager," he said. He added the ECB would not “select or deselect management based on a popularity campaign.”
The main criticisms of England's tour were poor preparation, player misbehavior, and selection mistakes.
At a press conference at Lord's, Gould and Key said McCullum and Stokes have not had a “bust up,” they did not want McCullum to “completely change” but “to evolve,” the behavior of some players was “unprofessional,” there will be more consequences for underperforming, and a commitment to “better long-term planning” ahead of major test series.
Some changes were already implemented for the Twenty20 World Cup, where England reached the semifinals. Gould implied that performance saved McCullum.
Key acknowledged that England supporters would be disappointed to see the management team go unpunished.
“I know people want punishment and that people then should be sacked for that,” Key said. “That doesn't mean we don't feel like we've gone through some serious pain: Brendon, myself, Ben. It's been as tough a time as I think I've had.”
