Sport from Sunday, October 4th, 2026
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Djokovic rallies past Zverev to reach China Open semi-finals
Novak Djokovic produced a trademark comeback to defeat top seed Alexander Zverev 4-6 6-4 6-4 and reach the China Open semi-finals on Sunday, extending his unbeaten record in the tournament.
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UAE praised for historic medal haul in the 2026 Asian Games
His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the United Arab Emirates National Olympic Committee, praised the success of the UAE athletes for their historic medal haul in the 2026 Asian Games in Japan.
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Verstappen wins rain-delayed Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia
Red Bull's Max Verstappen won a chaotic rain-hit Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia on Sunday for his first victory of the season after the race start was delayed by more than 90 minutes due to treacherous conditions at the Sepang International Circuit.
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Abdullah Al Muhairi wins Asian Games jumping silver for UAE
Abdullah Humaid Al Muhairi won individual silver for the UAE in jumping at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 on Sunday.
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Sabalenka bundled out of China Open by Czech Bartunkova
Aryna Sabalenka crashed out of the China Open in the third round following a 6-4 6-3 by Czech Nikola Bartunkova in Beijing on Sunday, the latest setback in a frustrating season for the world number two.
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Etihad Airways extends Abu Dhabi-Riyadh flight cancellationsEtihad Airways announced on Saturday more flights between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh have been cancelled until October 12 due to an "operational disruption" at Riyadh airport.
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UAE rescues 22 after oil tanker catches fire in Arabian GulfThe UAE National Guard has announced on Saturday its coast guards rescued 22 crew members who were aboard an oil tanker that caught fire in the Arabian Gulf waters.
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UAE probe reveals motive behind flydubai co-pilot's 'suicide attack'UAE Attorney-General Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi said investigations into flydubai flight FZ1073 revealed the co-pilot began a "premeditated terrorist plot" to seize control of the aircraft and use it to launch a "suicide attack" targeting Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv.
