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This is a month full of firsts for Bahrain as the 35+ athletic delegation heads all the way to Rio, Brazil to bring Olympic glory back to our country. In athletics, shooting, swimming, and wrestling, we foresee great things for our athletes. What’s even better is the Bahraini delegation will be bringing this copy of the magazine to Rio as PowerUp is the official magazine of the Bahrain Olympic Committee to the Olympics! Take an in-depth look at all our athletes inside these pages.
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All in all, PowerUp is very proud to be at the forefront of all these sports events and happenings. Watch out for the many different activities that we will present in cooperation with other sporting groups. Check out the new FIA race Formula 4 and have a look at rest of the pages where you’ll find access to a ton of other cool sports.
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Time really does fly by, and our athletes from Bahrain Endurance 13 are getting harder, faster, and stronger. Jan Frodeno just hit a new world record at Challenge Roth making him currently the fastest man on earth. Frodeno has already won an Olympic gold medal, an Ironman World Championship title, at Challenge Roth which he calls “the greatest race”.
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Yes, it’s another exciting month for sports what with Fahad Abdulrazzaq winning big time in the IMMAF and KHK MMA has launched its new fight promotion called Brave Combat Federation. MMA is really coming into its own and it’s hard to believe that it was only last year when it all started. It’s also nice to see Ali Monfaradi from Reza’s Martial Arts Centre winning three gold medals at the UFC expo in Las Vegas. His Majesty, King Hamad’s congratulatory wire to him is an affirmation that his win is also a big achievement for the Kingdom as well.
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“Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.” -Michel Jordan
KHK MMA ANNOUNCES BRAVE’S PREMIER EVENT CEO Mohammed Shahid reveal BRAVE’S premier event and worldwide vision. The first International MMA promotion launched in the Middle East, Brave Combat Federation was unveiled today in Manama, Bahrain. Brave Combat Federation (BRAVE) offers a global platform for high caliber
YOUNG BAHRAIN TALENTS BEGIN SOCCER TRAINING IN MANCHESTER Twenty young Bahrainbased football talents – 4 girls and 16 boys – have left for the UK to begin their expertly designed training as part of the sixth VIVA Manchester United Soccer Schools (MUSS) programme in Manchester. The young VIVA footballers will be hosted and trained by qualified MUSS coaches at two of
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the MUSS training grounds, Partington and the Cliff grounds. Using top class sports facilities, all aspects of the game and techniques such as handling, footwork and distribution will be coached in exciting ways that recognise the abilities and needs of nurturing each talent. The promising talents have been qualified for the MUSS week-long football camp following back-toback football try-outs held in April on the Bahrain Football Association football pitches.
ALI MONFARADI CLAIMED THREE GOLD MEDALS IN LAS VEGAS! Bahraini Jiu-Jitsu Master Reza Monfaradi expressed his pride at Bahrain’s Jiu Jitsu fighter Ali Monfaradi after he claimed three gold medals at the UFC Expo Week in Las
middle-eastern fighters and international prospects from all continents to showcase their talents in a fightercentered MMA platform. Brave 1 will be headlined by the much anticipated match-up between middle eastern MMA superstar Mohamed Fakhreddine (8-1) who will face Brazil’s undefeated Thiago Vieira (8-0) in a welterweight showdown. The co-main event will feature KHK MMA’s Eldar Eldarov(7-1) vs Ireland’s Peter Queally (8-2).
Vegas. The championship took place under the auspices of International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu federation (IBJJF). Ali, who fights at the medium weight division, claimed two medals at the NOGI category and one at the GI. In the NOGI category, Ali won both the open weight and the 82kg categories while he claimed the middle weight category’s gold medal at the GI. “The highlight of the award was His Majesty King Hamad’s congratulatory wire sent to Ali after he won his medals; it meant a lot to everyone involved,” said Reza Monfaradi. Ali, 22, started out his career in Bahrain at Reza’s Martial Arts Centre. He then moved to train in Sao Paolo, Brazil for four years.
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FRODENO AND RYF FLY IN ROTH Bahrain Endurance 13 locked out the top spots at Challenge Roth, with Jan Frodeno setting a new world record for long distance triathlon and Daniela Ryf logging the third-fastest finish time on the Roth race course. Frodeno exited the water with a race-best 45:22-minute swim split over 3.8 kilometers, putting a minute’s distance between him, the rest of the large men’s field, and Andreas Raelert’s swim time from his world record-setting day in 2011. The German continued to pull away on the bike leg, logging a 4:09:22 on the 180-kilometer course and shaving off even more time from Raelert’s bike split of 4:11:43 despite falling into a ditch on the second lap. Matching Raelert’s
marathon time almost down to the second at 2:40:53, the Olympic gold medalist and Ironman world champion smashed the old world record by six minutes, taking the victory in 7:35:39. “When I read the time, I was obviously really happy with it but it was a real mixture of disbelief and contentment,” he said. He had made good on his word to break the world record, doing everything possible to make it happen. “I wanted to go big or go home, which is what you want to do when you want to break a record. I’ve worked hard and trained hard for this and I’m really, really glad to do this bucket list race,” he said. “I am very, very sore. It’s quite hard coming down from the hype. It was absolutely manic and equally sensational out there. There were so many goosebumps moments!”
The Bahrain Cycling Team officially announced the sponsorship of Merida Bikes. Merida is the second biggest bicycle manufacturer in the world. The cycling team will compete under the name “Bahrain Merida Pro Cycling Team”. HH Shk Nasser said, “This sponsorship will enable our cyclists to shine and achieve the desired results on all fronts owing to the unique facilities it (Merrida Bikes)
GALLAGHER SHINES AT BELLATOR MMA An emotional James Gallagher wept in the cage after his unanimous decision win over Mike Cutting at Bellator 158. At the star-studded event, Irishman Gallagher opened the main card and constantly attacked a very cagey Cutting, who refused to engage and was even warned for being so negative by referee John Macarthy. But it didn’t matter @powerupmag
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provides to the team. We are very confident that this partnership with an important player in the cycling world will help Bahrain cyclists to conquer the podiums despite the fact that our team has only been recently formed.” Merida’s Senior Vice President William Jeng explained “We are delighted about this new chapter in our road racing history. As a global manufacturer of bicycles we are looking forward to developing these new and exciting markets and are eager to support the ambitions of Bahrain to bring the healthy sport of cycling to its people.”
Mixed Martial Arts team (KHK MMA) last year, admitted that the road to Bellator had been a battle with his biggest enemy, himself. “I have been through it in the past few months. Tonight for me was about beating myself. I came through everything, put endless hours in and beat myself. Tonight I can truly say I am proud of myself for the first time ever in my life. I am not proud of my performance, but I am proud of myself,” he said.
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RIO OLYMPICS 2016
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Get ready for the intense excitement of 42 Olympic sport disciplines in one place: 306 events over the course of 19 days of competition will yield 136 medals for women, 161 for men and nine mixed medals.
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SUMMER AT CAMP FIT REPUBLIK Fit Republik Sports City Dubai FitRepublik has a Summer Sports Camp for kids age 5-13 happening between July 3rd and August 25th. The packed itinerary of this energetic camp involves swimming and playing one of the largest WIBITs in Dubai. Put kids through their paces with gymnastics, tumbling, breakdancing, martial arts and general sports games! You can also make use of the discounts for families and don’t forget that you can book the camp for the day or by the week!
Khorfakkan, UAE For anyone who would like to familiarise themselves with the Oceanic Triathlon Race Course or who has a Half Ironman race 4 - 8 weeks from this date or a Full Ironman race 8 - 12 weeks from this date; or who would like to combine quality training sessions with a fabulous weekend away; this is a training weekend geared towards you! The aim of this weekend is to test how efficient you are at managing your bike and run efforts, test your nutrition plan, test the level of your swim. The distances are geared towards a metric training session for those focusing on a Half IM race but they can accommodate people wanting to do shorter distances. Please note: anyone wishing to join this session would need to be at a level where they could comfortably ride 30 kms and run 7 kms.
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MMA SUMMER CAMP FOR KIDS Bahrain MMA Gym MMA Summer Camp organized with KHK MMA partners Gym will give students an opportunity to enjoy time with their friends while engaging in sports activities, designed to shape up their bodies and minds as competitive, positive community influencers. Through MMA Training, Arts & Creative Development, and Environmental Awareness, children will exercise their bodies and minds while putting into practice martial arts skills.
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he Kingdom of Bahrain's participation in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games received immense support from HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of Bahrain, may God protect Him, and is being closely followed by HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the Prime Minister and HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, owing to the great importance of the event as the only international sports occasion hosting a large number of participants. We in the Kingdom of Bahrain look at Bahrain's participation in the Rio Olympics from two point of views; first and foremost is that it's in line with the Kingdom's keenness to bolster and reinforce the Olympic values and principles synonymous with the Olympic games, which call for friendship, respect and collaboration between people and seizing the opportunity of having many sports delegations strengthen the friendly ties between our country and their countries. Secondly, Bahrain's participation in this event is considered a great opportunity for the Kingdom to maintain its leading position on the international sports map. It also represents our continued keenness to provide great opportunities to Bahraini sportsmen and women to showcase their talents and improve their technical abilities by competing against the best in the arena of sports from across the world. Rio 2016 is a great chance for Bahrain to maintain its presence in the Olympic games and to add more glories to its name, following the achievements recorded at the previous Olympic games, notably runner Maryam Jamal's silver medal which confirms the development and growth of the Kingdom of Bahrain in the area of sports. Our intention this year is to add to this achievement and we are greatly optimistic given the fact that Bahrain is participating in the upcoming Olympics with a delegation comprising of a large number of sportsmen and women. They are all ready and raring to go to honourably represent the Kingdom and raise high its flag in the skies of Brazil. Worthy of note is that Bahrain is scheduled to compete in four games for the first time, namely athletics, shooting, swimming and wrestling. This in itself is a historical milestone for the Kingdom, thus we are very hopeful of witnessing great achievements from our champions who themselves will be eyeing to win medals that reflect Bahrain's abilities. The Kingdom's participation in this event isn't limited to the sports side, as the 2016 Rio Olympics also represent an opportunity for cultural exchange and building bonds of friendship with people from all over world. We are very keen to seize this opportunity to welcome to our camp-quarters in Brazil the guests, the delegation officials, and participants in the event, to showcase to them the development and achievements of the Kingdom of Bahrain in various areas and to project our local and Arabian culture. Finally, we wish the best of luck to our champions in the next Olympics and we also wish Brazil a huge success in the organisation of this very important event.
Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa Representative of His Majesty the King for Charity Works and Youth Affairs Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee
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I AM PROUD OF OUR ATHLETES AND WE WILL ALWAYS STAND BEHIND THEM
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n seeing a huge number of athletes representing the Kingdom of Bahrain at the biggest Olympic gathering, you will only feel pride and happiness, as their presence is an affirmation of Bahrain’s position on the global sports map, and also clear evidence of what Bahraini athletes have attained, leaving their mark on the global arenas. I am confident that they will be able to handle the responsibility of this participation and will seek to achieve top positions and perform in an honorable manner to raise high, the Kingdom’s name by standing on the crowning podium. They are also capable of embodying the principles of friendship, brotherhood, respect and honorable challenge between their peers from the participating athletes while complying with the rules of the Olympic games and contributing to the principles of sportsmanship in various levels. This historical participation compels us to talk about the leadership of this march, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, representative of His Majesty the King for Charity Work and Youth Affairs, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, President of Bahrain Olympic Committee, who through his efforts has managed to translate the vision of the wise leadership. This was done by placing policies and plans with the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports to promote the movement of youth and sports in the Kingdom, and by providing the appropriate environment for all the Bahraini athletes participating in various sport events. In addition, he stood by their side through all stages which reflects on the athletes and the levels set by them to achieve their aspirations in seizing first positions in foreign participations. Returning to the Ambassadors of the country, who will represent our precious Kingdom in the 31st summer Olympic Games “Rio De Janeiro 2016 Olympics” in Brazil, we wish the best of luck in representing our beloved country by writing their name in Olympic history with gold, our hearts are with them and we will always stand behind them.
Khalid bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa First Deputy President of The Supreme Council for Youth & Sports President of Bahrain Athletics Association President of West Asian Athletics Federation
HH Shaikh Khalid Bin Hamad Al Khalifa at the 17th Asian Games Incheon 2014 (South Korea)
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ahrain’s participation at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games reflects the Kingdom’s support for enhancing its sports sector to a professional level. For the ninth consecutive year , since our first appearance in the 1984 Olympics, Bahrain has been participating in the International Olympic Games. Our Royal Highness, His Majesty King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa, has a keen interest in sports and in the Olympics in particular. By appointing his son, H.H, Shaikh Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, as Chairman of the Council for Youth and Sports and the President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee; H.H, the President, has invested in the athletes by organizing and funding local and regional camps, and sending them to professional foreign training sports camps as well as participating in various tournaments. The presence of Bahrain in the Rio 2016 Olympics not only enables athletes to compete against other professional players; it also raises their performance level to an international standard. More than 30 athletes will be participating in four major sports that are: Athletics, Wrestling, Swimming and Shooting. In addition, this participation will raise awareness for Bahrain women’s equality by the participation of women in sports, not only regionally, but internationally as well just like our Silver Medalist Runner, Mariam Yusuf Jamal. Rio 2016 is an opportunity for Bahrain to gain and develop new relations with other Olympic General Secretaries and strengthen the Kingdom’s image in the Olympic Solidarity. Meeting with various professional athletes, officials and delegates from diverse countries, who might be part of the Solidarity or who represent the founders of the Olympic movement who happen to have a great grasp for success in sports, would be a great chance for the athletes and the managers to expand their vision and gain experience. It would be very beneficial to learn from their strategies to succeed on an International scale and raise the Kingdom’s standards in sports. We trust that this participation will one day set an opportunity for Bahrain to become a Gold Medalist Champion against its competitors regionally and internationally. We believe that with persistence and dedication, Bahrain will reach this level with the strong support of its leaders for the sports sector.
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ahrain has become the first nation in the GCC to have implemented sports activities since 1919 when formal education was presented within the kingdom’s schools. From there, Sports in Bahrain evolved and athletes started to compete on the regional level with school competitions in Kuwait, followed by the Arab Cup in Iraq, before taking a major leap by making historic appearances in international challenges across the globe. We are very much confident this time around that our athletes would succeed at the Rio Olympics, especially in athletic events where more than 30 of Bahrain’s top athletes will go up against the world’s best in a variety of contests. Bahrain has big hopes with the short and long distance athletics to excel and bring home as many medals as possible. We also look forward to a first-of-its-kind achievement in wrestling, which will be the first time for Bahrain to compete in this type of sport in the Olympics. We are the hope of the Middle East in this edition of the Olympics and we hope to make our brothers and sisters proud and bring another success to the region, especially in athletics. Our vision at the Bahrain Olympic Committee is to empower representatives of the Olympic movement to achieve sustainable excellence and make it happen in real life. We are always inspired by the directives of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, representative of His Majesty the King for Charity Works and Youth Affairs, Supreme Council for Youth and Sports Chairman, and Bahrain Olympic Committee President, by relying on scientific research, and focusing on qualifying sports leadership to become eligible to represent their respective entities in accordance to the objectives that meet up with the Olympic principles and ideals. We wish our athletes good luck.
Abdulrahman Askar
Secretary General Bahrain Olympic Committee
Hisham Bin Mohammed Al Jowder Minister of Youth and Sports Affairs Kingdom of Bahrain
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Barra
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Whitewater Stadium
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Olympic BMX Centre
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Rio Olympic Velodrome
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Maria Lenk Aquatics Centre
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Rio Centro - Pavilion 2
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Carioca Arena 2
Barra
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BECOMING AN OLYMPIAN
BY CRAIG HESLOP
Though not everyone can be an Olympian, that shouldn’t stop us from getting inspired by the discipline, valor, and steadfastness of these men and women.
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t’s projected that 3.6 billion viewers tuned in to the 2012 London Olympics to admire their real-world superheroes. Since the original Games in 776 BC, new athletes have continued on a never-ending journey to become faster, higher and stronger. While Rio has come under some bad press lately, let’s focus on the Olympians and pay homage to the sacrifices they have made. First, lets look at the relative time that athletes put into their chosen discipline. Natalie Coughlin, an American swimmer who won an astonishing 12 Olympic medals, has been training for 30 hours per week over the last four years. This might be her day job but we must remember that these training sessions are brutal. They
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As you watch this summer, please be mindful that these superheroes have gone through hell to get where they are. They are all champions in their own right and it’s time to celebrate the best this world has to offer! are long, mind-numbing, painful and demoralizing. They are designed to break an individual down and build them up to a whole new level. Mentally and physically, these athletes are on a level that you or I cannot comprehend. Socially and financially, most athletes would be better off staying well away from the Olympics and athletics in general. We hear about the elites like Phelps or Bolt but remember that the majority of these athletes
don’t have huge sponsorship deals. They have sacrificed careers for an opportunity that comes around every four years. Even the famous Jesse Owens who won four gold Olympic medals returned to the USA as an average man. Despite his amazing success, his post Olympic life ended up in a pretty sad state. We think about these athletes with admiration but we often do not give a thought to the person behind it all. Swiss skier Dominique Gisin, went through nine knee surgeries
before she won an Olympic gold. Physically, she will be a total mess in later life. These people give up more than we will ever know for a moment of success. As armchair athletes, we can be incredibly critical of these Olympians. Fourth place is considered a ‘failure’. If someone doesn’t perform we label them as a ‘choker’. The reality is that they are amazing individuals for even making it to the Olympics. These people have combined freakish talent with ultimate sacrifice and dedication. As you watch this summer, please be mindful that these superheroes have gone through hell to get where they are. They are all champions in their own right and it’s time to celebrate the best this world has to offer!
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THE OLYMPIC GAMES No event is as eagerly anticipated as the Olympic Games. From the ancient Greek times to the present, it has come to represent friendship and camaraderie through sports.
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he Olympic Games are considered the world’s foremost sports competition with more than 200 nations participating. It is held every four years with the Summer and Winter games alternating two years apart. This was inspired by the ancient Olympic Games which were held in Olympia, Greece, from the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD. Baron Pierre de Coubertin founded the International
Olympic Committee (IOC) in 1984. The IOC is the governing body of the Olympic Movement with the Olympic Charter, defining its structure and authority. The Olympic movement consists of international sports federations (IFs), National Olympic Committees (NOC’s), and organizing committees for each specific Olympic games. As the decisionmaking body, the IOC is responsible for choosing the host city for each Games,
and organizes and funds the games according to the Olympic charter. The IOC also determines the Olympic program consisting of the sports to be contested at each games. There are several Olympic rituals and symbols, such as the Olympic flag and torch, as well as the opening and closing ceremonies. Over 13,000 athletes compete at the Summer and Winter Olympic Games in 33 different sports and nearly 400 events. The first, second,
and third-place finishers in each event receive Olympic medals: gold, silver, and bronze respectively. The foundations of all Olympic projects are now firmly rooted in the concept of legacy: what the event will leave behind long after the 16 days of athletic competition are over. The IOC and local organizing committees work together to produce a positive, lasting legacy for the citizens of the host city and country.
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including boycotts, doping, bribery, and a terrorist attack in 1972. Every two years the Olympics and its media exposure provide unknown
The Games have grown so much that nearly every nation is now represented. This growth has created numerous challenges andcontroversies,
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Since its founding, the Bahrain Olympic Committee has done its best to promote Bahraini athletes throughout the world. Below are some of the Committee’s greatest achievements.
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Bahrain won its first medal at the 30th Olympics in London in 2012. Maryam Jamal bagged the silver medal in the women’s 1,500m final. Bahrain also took part in shooting and swimming.
In 2011, Qatar hosted the 12th Arab Games where Bahrain had improved on its overall medal tally, taking home 37 medals in total – 12 gold, 10 silver and 15 bronze.
Bahrain’s next appearance marked its biggest participation in the next edition Games in Cairo, where they had competed in 13 different events, namely endurance horse racing, athletics for the disabled, shooting, taekwondo, karate, judo, sailing, athletics, swimming, badminton, tennis, bowling and volleyball. The Bahrainis returned loaded with 23 medals, including eight gold, five silver and 10 bronze.
The 10th edition Games in Algiers featured a quantum Bahrain, who had improved on their previous records. The nationals returned from the Algerian capital with 24 medals in total, including 5 gold, 7 silver and 12 bronze won in athletics, sailing, athletics for disabled, karate, judo, beach volleyball and cycling.
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Bahrain was keen to take part in the First-ever Asian Beach Games held in Bali, Indonesia in October 2008, where they finished third in football.
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BAHRAIN’S PARTICIPATION IN THE SUMMER OLYMPICS
Since 1984, Bahrain has participated in 8 Summer Olympic Games. Bahrain won their first Olympic medal, a bronze in the women’s 1500m run, by Maryam Yusuf Jamal in the 2012 London Summer Olympics.
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Bahrain made tremendous impact in a number of sporting events, including the Second West Asian Games in 2002 in Kuwait, where they took the decathlon bronze medal through Khalifa Abdullah Khalifa, and a bronze medal in the under-65kg weight category by karate fighter Bassam Eid Juma. In the third edition of the Games, which was held in Doha in 2005, the Bahrainis achieved six medals, including three gold won by Nadia Aqeel in bowling, while Ruqaya Al Ghasra and Bilal Mansour came on top in the women’s 100m and men’s 1,500m athletics events, respectively. Bahrain also bagged two silver medals by Murjan Abdulrasool and Nadia Aqeel in the bowling doubles event as well as Bilal Mansour in the athletics’ 800m, and a bronze medal by Maryam Abdulrasool and Noora Majid Sultan in the bowling doubles.
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Beirut hosted the next Games five years later when Bahrain sent a delegation in six sporting disciplines, including volleyball, fencing, taekwondo, table tennis, sailing and golf. The Kingdom’s representatives managed to acquired a bronze medal in golf, the only medal for Bahrain in this edition.
In the seventh edition Games, Bahrain competed in four events which were volleyball, cycling, athletics and weightlifting, and culminated their third appearance in the history of the Games, winning the volleyball championship gold medal, their first-ever gold medal achieved in a team event. Sprinter Khalid Juma was the other Bahraini athlete finished top three in the men’s 100m final, where he bagged the competition’s bronze.
The Kingdom of Bahrain had taken part in six sports competitions – handball, athletics, weightlifting, equestrian, swimming and table tennis, winning four gold medals and one silver.
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1982 NINTH ASIAN GAMES, INDIA The Kingdom of Bahrain made its debut in the Seventh Asian Games held in Tehran in 1974, while the nationals’ first medal was won in the ninth edition of the Games in New Delhi in 1982.
The Bahrain Olympic Committee has a golden record of achievements won in various sport events on the regional, continental, and global levels, as Bahrain has established itself as a prominent nation on the world sports map. The Bahrain Olympic Committee was able to garner many awards, thanks to the continuous keenness on improving the output of sports action, and raising the efficiency of their employees and the national federations, to become one of the Olympic committees that have received accolades on the regional, continental, and global levels.
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ames, fitness and euphoria; it’s all here with the return of the Olympics; this time in Rio. And as the world’s athlete delegations begin acclimatisation and training at various locations in Brazil; here’s what Fitness First experts think every individual should do to be in pace and shape to take on daily challenges with fitness and competitive spirit. The four components of fitness that are essential to any game, sport or even a healthy lifestyle are:
CARDIOVASCULAR TRAINING This is very important as sports activities demand a lot of grit and stamina. We recommend that you get familiar with running; keep your targets low and eventually speed up to 5kms in intervals, for at least 2-3 times a week. A good tip to build stamina is, try sprinting at 200m of your maximum speed before bringing it down to a more manageable jog for the next 200m – continue repeating this until you reach the 5km goal; and you will find that you’re engaging in a simulation of how your body will be working for any sports or fitness challenge that you may want to prepare yourself to participate.
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The strength, the stamina and the speed of an Olympian: you can have it too!
MUSCULAR ENDURANCE TRAINING Help your muscles continue to push through as you go through some challenges and obstacles in your fitness routine and sport. This will also reduce the serious risk of you injuring yourself during a sports competition or even as you train. Here is a tried and tested barbell circuit example of how you can train for this; Barbell back squat, bench press, bent over row and military press repeatedly, one after the other five times. Maintain 15-20 reps with one min rest at the end of each set. This should do the trick!
FULL BODY STRENGTH TRAINING To get your entire body in a fitness circuit, we suggest High Intensity Interval Training otherwise known as HIIT to prepare your body. An example of a HIIT workout which is offered at Fitness First clubs would include exercises such as high knees, push ups, squat jumps and mountain climbers. Do each exercise individually with maximum effort for 30 seconds before resting for 30 seconds. Repeat this for each exercise four – five times through and observe how your body transforms steadily into Spartan warrior!
REST Now after having hit the sprints as hard as you could, the enduring squats and the achievement of jumping higher than you have before; your body needs time to recover. These rest periods are magical and you’ll realise how you can come back stronger than the last, each time. No matter how positive you may seem about a 7 days a week fitness schedule, it is very important to take rest days. The best part of having a regimented fitness schedule is to perform beyond your own expectations. But this particular routine should be fine to get you on the way to feeling ready for a fitness-infused life. Experience it all first-hand just like the Olympic participants, as we at Fitness First host them all. Here’s wishing good luck to Bahrain’s athletes for the Rio Olympics 2016! For more information: www.fitnessfirstme.com Facebook.com/fitnessfirstme @Fitnessfirstme
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BAHRAIN OLYMPIANS Take a look at the men and women who are behind Bahrain’s quest for Olympic glory!
FARHAN SALEH FARHAN 50 M FREESTYLE (SWIMMING) Farhan was one of three swimmers who captured the team relay bronze at the Second GCC Games in Dammam.
FATEMA ABDULMOHSEN ALMAHMEED 50M FREESTYLE (SWIMMING) Fatema Abdulmohsen captured the imagination of Alan Abrahamson, award winning sportswriter, when she came in last in the FINA World Championships in Kazan, Russia. Now she is set to win the hearts of many as she competes in the 50 m freestyle.
IMAN ESSA HAJAR ALKHALDI 100 M (ATHLETICS)
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MAHMOOD ALI HAJI 50 M RIFLE PRONE (SHOOTING) Mahmood is the sole qualifier in shooting from Bahrain.
MIMI BELETE 1,500 M AND 5,000 M (ATHLETICS) Mimi won the 5,000 metres title in the Asian Games. She was the 2009 and 2010 winner of the Eurocross competition. She secured a gold medal in the 5,000 m category with a personal best time of 15: 15.59, her first major win. We’re excited to see what she brings to the Olympics!
ADAM BATIROV FREESTYLE 65 KG (WRESTLING) Adam is World Cadet Championships runner-up and Cadet European Champion (2002); a three time Ivan Yarygin winner and National Russian Freestyle Wrestling Champion (2007). He won a gold medal in the 2016 Asian Wrestling Championships where he beat Kumar Vinod.
ABRAHAM ROTICH 800 M (ATHLETICS) Abraham won the 800 metres at the 2012 Diamond League meeting in Monaco. In his last race in 2012, he beat Olympic bronze medalist Timothy Kitum over 1000 metres in Dubnica and Vahom, Slovakia.
ALI KHAMIS 400 M (ATHLETICS) Ali is an Asian Games winner, an Asian Championships silver medalist, and a World Junior Championships silver medallist.
ANDREW FISHER 100 M (ATHLETICS)
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ABBAS ABUBAKAR
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OLUWAKEMI ADEKOYA
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Abbas was a silver medallist in the 400 metres at the Asian Games. He has a personal best of 45.17 seconds for the event. In Nigeria, he has already established himself as a runner on the national level. When he opted to compete for Bahrain, he began hauling in medals like the 200m/400m double at the West Asian Youth Athletics Championship.
Kemarley’s personal best for the 100 m is 9.93 seconds-the fastest ever 100 m by a junior college athlete. He won his first international medal in the Jamaican 4 x 100 metres relay at the 2011 CARIFTA Games. While in college, he twice won the California Community College title for the 100 m. The Rio Olympics marks another chapter in his quest for athletic prowess.
400 M/ 400 M HURDLE (ATHLETICS) Kemi specializes in the 400m hurdle and has a personal best time of 54.59 seconds—a Bahraini record. Her hurdles ranked her within the top thirty best athletes in the world in 2013. In 2014, she defeated the entire elite 400m hurdles field in a surprise win. We await her other astonishing exploits in this year’s Olympics.
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TIGEST MEKONEN 3,000 STEEPLECHASE (ATHLETICS)
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Abraham won the 25th edition of the Medio Marathon de Valencia Trinidad Alfonso, clocking in at 59:10, a world leading performance for the second year in a row. He also won the 2013 20 kilometers from Maroilles. He holds a 5th place ranking in Men’s Road Running worldwide.
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RUTH JEBET
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Salwa is a gold medalist in the 400 m event at the 2015 World Youth Championships in Athletics and the 2015 Military World Games. She holds a personal best of 51.39 seconds. She was a gold medalist in the 2014 Arab Junior Athletics Championships in both the 400 m and the 200m while still in school!
While still in high school Ruth won the 3,000 m and the 5,000 m at the Kenyan high school championships. At the 2013 Asian Athletics Championship, she seized the lead from the start and never relinquished that position. Her times ranked her as the top Asia steeplechase runner of that year.
ELHASSAN ELABBASSI 10,000 M (ATHLETICS) El is a gold medalist in the 10,000 metres at the 2014 Asian Games and the 2015 Asian Athletics Championships. He was the surprise winner of the 2011 Eurocross Cross Country Meet. He established himself among the world’s road-running elite in 2013 and this sojourn will mark how well ahead he already is.
ZOUHAIR AOUAD 5,000 M (ATHLETICS)
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SHITAYE ESHETE MARATHON (ATHLETICS) Shitaye won the Women’s Junior Title in the Asian Cross Country Championships in Manama. In the 2011 Asian Athletics Championship, she took the 10,000 m title as well as the 5,000 m title at the 2011 Military World Games. She also took the 3,000 m title at the 2012 Asian Indoor Athletics Championship. What phenomenal times will she show us in Rio?
NELSON CHERUTICH 3,000 M STEEPLECHASE (ATHLETICS)
EUNICE KIRWA
ROSE CHELIMO
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Eunice is a gold medalist in the 2014 Asian Games marathon. At the start of her career, she represented Kenya in athletics over 1500 metres. She switched to road running and reached the top level of the sport in 2012 after moving up to marathon distance.
Rose specializes in road races winning the 20km in Paris in 2010. In 2014, she won the 25th International Alsterlauf (over 10 kilometres) in Hamburg with a 32:05 time, setting a new course record. She also won the Lisbon Half Marathon and the Budweis Half Marathon.
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Eunice is an Asian Championships silver medalist and an Asian Games finalist.
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Edi is once a World Junior Champion, and twice a World Junior Championships finalist. She is a winner of the girl’s 400m at the 2013 African Youth Athletics Championships (AYAC) in Warri. She is one of the most talented athletes discovered and groomed by Cross River Athletics Grassroots Developmental Initiative.
3,000 M STEEPLECHASE (ATHLETICS) John specializes in the 3,000 m steeplechase and was the winner of the event at the 2015 Asian Athletics Championships. He also won the Kenyan Athletics Championship in 2013. He is in the Top 25 of the 2014 World List as well as second in the World Junior Category List.
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DALILA GOSA 5,000 M (ATHLETICS) Dalila won the silver medal in the women’s 3,000 m at the IAAF World U20 Championships in Poland. Her time of 8:46:42 was a personal best and a new Bahrain under-20 record.
YAQOOB SALEM 200 M (ATHLETICS)
SADIK MIKHOU 1,500 M (ATHLETICS) Sadik is a one-time Bahraini National Champion.
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BENSON SEUREI 1,500 M (ATHLETICS)
ALBERT ROP 5,000 M (ATHLETICS) Albert specializes in long-distance events. In July 2013, at a meet in Monaco, he was able to set a new 5,000 metres Asian record at 12:51.96.
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BIRHANU YEMATAW BALEW 5,000 M (ATHLETICS)
ALEMU GEBRE MARATHON (ATHLETICS)
ISAAC KORIR MARATHON (ATHLETICS) Isaac is a longdistance runner who has competed in the Arab Athletics Championships, Asian Games, IAAF World Half Marathon Championships and the IAAF World Cross-Country Championships.
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Alemu is a long distance runner who specializes in the 5,000 m and 10,000 m. He won the 10,000 m title at the 2013 Asian Athletics Championships. He also races in crosscountry competitions where he was the 2012 Asian champion, 2013 World Military champion, as well as being a three-time participant of the IAAF World Cross Country Championships.
SHUMI LECHE MARATHON (ATHLETICS) Shumi won the 2014 Haspa Hamburg Marathon. On this year, he set two national records for Bahrain (2:07:13, Dubai and 2:06:43, Hamburg). He is also a sub-one hour half marathoner with a 59: 51 second place at the 2012 Maratonina Roma-Ostia.
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N O I P M A H C E FREESTYL Adam Batirov has certainly created a name for himself in the world of Martial Arts.
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t 31 years old, Adam can be considered a veteran on the mat. He has received a lot of accolades when he won the 70kg- weight wrestling championship in the Asian Wrestling Championship in Thailand. He was crowned the champion on the final day of the event after defeating Muhammad Naderi of Iran in the semi-finals and India’s Kumar Vinod in the final round. The former Russian National team member’s win became the first gold medal won by the Kingdom of Bahrain (as well as the first in a Gulf country) in the Asian Wrestling games. He also made headlines in Mongolia at the World Olympic Games Qualifier for the 2016 Games in Rio. This will mark Adam’s first Olympic experience. Adam’s brother Mavlet, first broke into the spotlight
becoming a two-time Olympic champion and moving up weights throughout his career. A junior World Silver medalist in 2003, Adam had only had opportunities at European championships until 2011. He represented Russia at the 2011 World Championships, but failed to earn a medal. No longer representing Russia, he obtained citizenship in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Bahrain has never sent a wrestler to the Olympic games, and Adam is finally in the spotlight where he deserves to be. Adam will meet wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt as they meet on the floor in their battle for Olympic gold. Adam was supported by HH Shaikh Khalid Bin Hamad Al Khalifa when he joined the KHK-MMA for training and preparation for the Olympic Games. He has vowed to extend his hard work and effort in a bid to achieve another feat on the international level and in future challenges. We eagerly anticipate how he will perform in the Olympics! www.powerup-mag.com
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BOOSTING BAHRAIN’S YOUNG TALENTS
The Ministry of Youth and Sports is strengthening its innovative program the Sports Talent Identification Program, that seeks to uncover budding sports talents.
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ased on the vision of the Kingdom of Bahrain in 2030 and the aim of promoting the level of performance and athletic achievement within the framework of the Ministry of Youth and Sports; which includes working on the development of the sports sector to increase participation and support to the youth to allow them to achieve outstanding performance in sports and youth activities; the program is especially made to foster national unity and contribute to raising the reputation of 32 | PowerUp | August 2016
Bahrain at the regional and international level and also to “discover sports talents”. The program focuses on the interests of Bahrain’s promising and talented athletes by helping sports federations discover talent at an early age thereby raising the level of performance in the field of competitive sports and representing the Kingdom in all major sporting events. This was founded on the urgent need to build a system integrated sports curriculum that will ensure the training of future and successive players and will constitute real wealth as well
as a bright future for sports in Bahrain. This year, the Ministry is keen to bring a new spirit of enthusiasm and excitement to the activities of the program for the renewal of the selection process as well as expanding the base of participants. It also aims to provide continuous training to sports clubs and national teams. The participation of 3,000 players from different provinces in the Kingdom of Bahrain gives confidence in the broad athlete base including 12-sports games collectively and individually
and for both sexes. It offers a diversity of activities and offers different camps in association with the program, which is an indicator of the growing development in the quality and size of the events covered by the program. At a time when we look fondly to the output of the program to discover the wonderful sporting talent, we look forward to continue to reap the fruits of this labor during the current year, with thanks and appreciation for all the sincere efforts made by the family members of Bahraini sports and sponsors of this program. www.powerup-mag.com
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18 DISTINGUISHED PLAYERS Played in World Youth Games Championship in Singapore (2009) Participated in Les Demoiselles d’ Basketball League Played in the American Festival Cup achieving third place in 2012 and fourth in 2013
VOLLEYBALL
19 DISTINGUISHED PLAYERS Participated in the 2nd Gulf Women 2010
FOOTBALL
STRATEGIC PARTNERS
The program comes under the cooperation of several entities, namely: The Ministry of Youth and Sports Affairs formerly, the General Organization of Youth and Sports (the executive body of the project) Ministry of Education Ministry of Health Sports Federations Foreign Partnerships (who contribute to cover part of the cost of this project)
TARGET GROUP
The program targets the age group of six to 12 years old players and public and private schools, as well as outstanding athletes concentrating on the five provinces of the Kingdom.
PROGRAM DURATION
The program is implemented throughout the year at a rate of three days per week (day school) and condensed in the summer period and the three stages of the duration of each stage of a full year is also punctuated by three sub-stages (presummer, the summer period, and after the summer).
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The first phase of the program (choice, selection, and disclosure of the Talented) Is identifying and initial surveying of the most promising elements of the various sports of all primary schools in the government and five different provinces in accordance with the mechanism of action in coordination and cooperation with the Ministry of Education through the Joint Action Committee. All players are subjected to medical examination and measurement of height, weight, density, and thickness of fat in collaboration with the Ministry of Health Centers. Further undergoing players who were selected for the tests to modern skills and fitness training by trained specialists for each of the games for the best selection. An intensive training program during the summer Continuity and follow-up in collaboration with the sports organizations.
20 DISTINGUISHED PLAYERS Prepared the team to participate in the Olympic Games in 2010 Participated in the Football League under-16 They selected the best players to participate in the Asian Championship under-16
TABLE TENNIS
6 DISTINGUISHED PLAYERS Starred in the National Day of Table Tennis
BADMINTON
12 DISTINGUISHED PLAYERS Participated in the Almcharkfa Gulf Championship organized by the Bahrain Badminton and Squash Association
ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS
10 DISTINGUISHED PLAYERS Participated in various tournaments and events, both local and international
GOLF
10 DISTINGUISHED PLAYERS Organized the classic golf championship in Bahrain, the Illumina Annual Golf tournament participated in The late Shaikh Faisal Bin Hamad advanced and achieved results during the said tournament.
TENNIS
10 DISTINGUISHED PLAYERS Participated in the Zain tennis championship Participated in the Ground Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait Championship
FENCING
10 DISTINGUISHED PLAYERS Participated in the Championship National Day and achieved results through advanced tournaments in addition to periodic exercises
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SPORTS HUB
Since ancient times, Bahrain has been the site of important sporting achievements. Bahrain is the destination for people who like adventure and the outdoors.
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uring the time of Alexander the Great, Bahrain became very much a part of the Hellenized world. The language of the upper classes was Greek, and Bahrain even became the site of Greek athletic contests. Although not technically a sport, pearl diving has become as much a tradition, a way of life, and a modern pastime that it deserves a mention. Also, freediving without the use of modern scuba technology is just so awesome that it has arisen a sport in itself. Just over a century ago, much of the Kingdom’s economy was dependent on pearl diving, and it has brought the world the famous Bahraini pearls. Now you can take a PADIaccredited scuba course and/ or contact any of the local dive shops for a pearl diving excursion. In the modern day world, Bahrain is considered as the home of motorsports in the Middle East with the the Bahrain International Circuit. This Formula 1 track has hosted the inaugural Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix on 4, April 2004, the first in an Arab
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country. It has also hosted the Australian V8 Supercar event dubbed the “Desert 400”. The BIC features a fulllength dragstrip where the Bahrain Drag Racing Club has organized invitational events featuring some of Europe’s top drag racing teams to raise the profile of the sport in the
The Bahrain Cricket Association has also garnered fame for the country as it is hugely popular among South East Asian expatriates in the country. In 2006, they won the ACC Middle East Cup beating Afghanistan in the finals. Bahrain’s debut in the ICC World Cricket League was in
Bahrain was the site of Greek athletic contests in early times. From then till now, Bahrain has been very much a sportscentred nation, with many different sports contributing to its appeal. Middle East. Equestrian sports are one of the most popular in the country. Horse riding is governed by the Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation (BREEF) which was founded in 2003. In 2005, the World Championship for Juniors and Young Riders race was held in Bahrain, attracting international riders and gaining popularity for the sport. The kingdom is home to multiple training stables.
2009 when the Kingdom won the Global Division Seven tournament and so advanced to Division Six. The country also has its own cricket league with 48 teams and over 750 cricketers playing in the Bahrain Cricket League. Other major sports in the country are Football, and basketball. The Bahrainis has its own football league, The Bahraini Premier League and will be
hosting for the the first time, the AFC U-19 Football Champsionship in October. Bahrainis are also fond of basketball with the annual Zain Bahrain Basketball Cup, a major sporting event. The Kingdom is getting into the health and fitness craze which first started with international sporting event like Challenge Bahrain, IRONMAN Middle East Bahrain Championship, X-Dubai Spartan Race, The Bahrain Battle of Heroes and the etablishments of three major sports groups, the Bahrain Endurance 13, The KHK MMA which has launched the Brave Combat Federation and international headliner and the Bahrain Merida Pro Cycling Team. Finally, the Kingdom has been home to innovatve sports ventures like the Gravity Indoor Skydiving facility, the world’s tallest wind tunnel. We will see many more such events, activities and new facilities in the feature as the Kingdom slowly becomes a hub for sports in the Middle East.
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SWIMMING
SARA GROSS
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DRIPPING WITH DREAD
OVERCOMING YOUR AQUATIC AVERSION
Sometimes one person’s nirvana is another’s purgatory. The pool is one of those places.
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ew recreational sports divide wouldbe participants into two distinct groups like swimming. On the one hand, you have the lovers, those who crave the wet embrace of the pool, lake or open sea, those who find relaxation in a gentle front crawl or breast stroke, ticking out the lengths with ease. It’s in their genes. On the other hand, you have the haters. Those who fear the water, who likely did not swim as children and for whom even the scent of chorine brings on thoughts of suffering a painful watery death. Rarely do you find people 36 | PowerUp | August 2016
who are truly indifferent about swimming. Yet, swimming is one of the few sports that is truly easy on the body. While you will rarely find a woman who is eight months pregnant running, you will frequently find her at the pool; the same goes for the elderly or those dealing with chronic illness and pain. If we are going to stay healthy and active throughout our lives - and that should be our goal - we should all learn to swim. But what of the haters, those who want to run in fear when the depth of the water goes beyond three feet?
HERE’S MY ADVICE TO ANYONE BRAVE ENOUGH TO LEARN: YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
You can take solace in the fact that you are not the first person who has ever learned to swim. You are one of the few who is brave enough to face your fear.
ACCEPT WHERE YOU ARE AT AND START FROM THERE.
If putting your face in the water is a challenge, so be it. There are few times in our adult lives that we are able to go back to basics, learn simple tasks and make rapid progress. If you need to start by blowing bubbles in the bathtub, embrace it.
GET A LESSON.
Finding a teacher that has experience teaching adults to swim is invaluable. Do not accept free lessons from friends or family members. That will just end in tears. An experienced coach is required.
FLOATIES ARE NOT JUST FOR KIDS.
Learning to swim as a way to keep active, do your first triathlon or stay alive if the boat goes down is an honourable task. Do not let anyone tell you otherwise. And do not be ashamed to wear arm bands, use kick boards or anything else to keep you afloat.
SET A GOAL.
Your goal might be to swim a length, 100 lengths or do a 10km swim race. Whatever it is, make sure it is challenging and stick with it.
Anyone who has lived with chronic pain will tell you that water has magical powers. It can be a place where the strain of weight bearing is alleviated and we can keep moving when our bodies want us to stop. You will never regret taking the plunge into swimming’s watery utopia.
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A TRIUMPH OF ATHLETICS Maryam Yusuf Jamal is a Bahraini sports icon, and for good reason.
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aryam is a middle-distance runner, becoming the first Bahraini athlete to win an Olympic medal (silver), in the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. In 2005, which was her first full season, she gained the national record in Ethiopia (where she was born), and ran the fastest 3,000 meters of that year, with a time of 8:28:87 at a race in Oslo. Maryam is a two-time world champion in the 1500m, having won at the 2007 and
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2009 World Championships in Athletics. She represented Bahrain at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, finishing fifth in the 1500m final. She has also had great success in regional competitions: winning two gold medals at the 2006 Asian Games in addition to the Asian Cross Country championships in both 2007 and 2009. Her idol, Haile Gebrselassie, who won two Olympic gold medals over 10,000 metres and four World Championship titles in
the event, was also from the same village. Mariam said “Like all boys and girls in Arsi, I wanted to emulate him� (quoted from IAAF.org). The Arsi region where she was born, in the Oromo valley of Ethiopia has also produced other famous distance runners like Kenenisa Tukele and Tirunesh Dibaba. Maryam was the only one in her family attracted to athletics, she started at 15 with school trials in her village for the 100m, 200m, and 40m; however she was a distant finisher. Fast forward
to 2001 when she placed third in the 2001 World Trials at the national junior championships. This drew the attention of a Swiss manager who invited her to Switzerland to race. She competed in road races, mountain races, and three half-marathons, winning most of them. Maryam left Ethiopia with her husband Tariq Yaqoob, due partially to political and economic problems and also because she feared she might not be allowed to go abroad again. She filed for political asylum in Switzerland in
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2002 and settled in Lausanne joining the “Staude Lausanne Athletisme”. In 2004, Maryam turned to the 500m at the National Inter-club championships and won in 15:19:45. After achieving the 1500m Olympic standard at the Luzern International meet (4:07:38), she asked the Ethiopian federation to include her in the team for Athens, with the support of the IOC. This was denied as she was not a Swiss citizen. This did not prevent her from recording a great performance on 6 August 2004 at the Zurich Weltklasse meeting in which she finished second in the 3000m (8:40:32). As her refugee status prevented her from competing outside Switzerland, she ran as many races as she could throughout the country to make a living. Maryam left Ethiopia with her husband Tariq Yaqoob, due partially to political and economic problems and also because she feared she might not be allowed to go abroad again. She filed for political asylum in Switzerland in 2002 and settled in Lausanne joining the “Staude Lausanne Athletisme”. She applied for multiple citizenship papers before Bahrain granted her citizenship on that same year provided she change her name to what it is now (she was formerly Zenebech Tola Kotu), and that she compete in the Asian Games in Doha, Qatar, in 2006. Competing for Bahrain must have given her wings as she ran at the 2005 World Championships in Athletics even though she was obstructed in the finals. She beat the event winner Tatyana Tomashova, soon afterwards to take the gold at the 2005 IAAF World Athletics Finals. After a bronze medal performance at the 2006 IAAF World Indoor Championships, Maryam beat Tatyana twice more at
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1ST RANKED HONOURS 10th, 11th and 12th IAAF World Championship in Athletics in Athens, Osaka and Berlin (2006-8) 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th IAAF/ VTB Bank World Athletics Final in Stuttgart (2005-8) major events the following year, bringing Asia victory in the 1500m at the 2006 IAAF World Cup and winning at the 2006 IAAF World Athletics Final. She closed the year with an 800/1500m double at the 2006 Asian Games. Her track season included several world class times in a short period. 14:51:68 for 5000m in Hengelo on May 2005; 1:59.69 in a solo run in Geneva on June 11 and a winning 3:59:13 in the 1500m in Athens on 14 June. She then focused her skills to cross-country running at the start of 2007: she took first place at the Cinque Mulini and went on to win the individual and team gold medals at the Asian Cross Country Championships. At the 2007 World Championships in Athletics in Osaka, Maryam passed Yelena Soboleva in the last 200 meters to win the women’s 1500 meters, winning the only gold medal for Bahrain. She made it to a third consecutive World Final victory at the 2007 IAAF World Athletics Final finishing ahead of Yelena. Maryam Yusuf Jamal has beaten the odds to rise above circumstances and has become for Bahrain a multi-awarded sports icon. Bahrain’s Rio delegation, will all be following in her footsteps.
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SHOOTING
SAMA HIJRIS
SHOOTING SPORTS Bahrain has made quite a name for itself in the field of shooting.
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he beginning of shooting sports was by the guidance of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, king of Bahrain. At the beginning of the 70’s, the Bahraini team participated in international competition in the UAE. Some of the most prominent shooters then were His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai and His Excellency Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa and Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa. The shooting sport in Bahrain began in a semistructured way when in 1977 a shooting team from the Bahrain Defense Force under the leadership of
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Shaikh Mohammed Bin Abulla Bin Hamad Al Khalifa and HE Shaikh Rashid Bin Abdullah Al Khalifa and a group of shooters that were shooting (22m) in shooting fields and has participated in Switzerland in the same year. In 1980, Max Sparks (a Swiss person) became coach of the National Team. Later on, a team from the Ministry of Interior joined the shooting sports headed by Shaikh Ali Bin Abdullah Al Khalifa. With guidance from His Majesty, the King of Bahrain, HE Shaikh Isa Bin Rashid Al Khalifa sent a letter on June 27, 1989 from the General Organization for Youth and Sports to the Ministry of Interior and to the Bahrain Defense Force informing them of the desire of the General Organization for
Youth and Sports to establish a committee to oversee the shooting sport in Bahrain. At that period, the training was at Awali, Bahrain Defense Force, and Ministry of Interior Shooting Ranges. The team participated in the GCC competitions and international tournaments in Korea and in the USA in the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 1984. On November 5, 1991, a governmental decision issued by the President of the General Organization of Youth and Sports was made to organize the Bahrain Shooting Committee. The name “Bahrain Shooting Committee” was changed to “Bahrain Shooting Federation” in 2000 under the chairmanship of Shaikh Ali Bin Abdullah Al Khalifa.
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TORVILL AND DEAN Ice Dancing may not be considered the most exhilarating of the Winter Olympic sports, but at the 1984 Games in Sarajevo, one British pair managed to change all that. In their performance of Ravel's "Bolero," Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean's daring choreography and technical prowess earned them perfect scores from every judge, as well as the gold medal.
USAIN BOLT Usain Bolt's 100m and 200m golds in Beijing launched a remarkable career that would take track and field from obscurity to popularity. Regarded as the fastest person ever timed, he is the first man to hold both the 100 metres and 200 metres world records since fully automatic time measurements became mandatory in 1977. Along with his teammates, he also set the world record in the 4Ă—100 metres relay. He is the reigning Olympic champion in these three events, and the first man at the modern Olympic Games to win six gold medals in sprinting, and who became an eleven-time World champion. He was the first in the modern Olympics era to achieve the "double double" of winning 100 m and 200 m titles at consecutive games (2008 and 2012). 42 | PowerUp | August 2016
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MICHAEL PHELPS Michael is an American competition swimmer and the most decorated Olympian of all time, with a total of 22 medals in three Olympiads. Phelps also holds the all-time record for Olympic gold medals (18, double the second highest record holder), Olympic gold medals in individual events (11), and Olympic medals in individual events for a male (13). In winning eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Games, Phelps took the record away from fellow American swimmer Mark Spitz (7) for the most first-place finishes at any single Olympic Games. Five of those victories were in individual events, tying the single Games record. In the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, Phelps won four golds and two silver medals, making him the most successful athlete of the Games for the third Olympics in a row.
MICHAEL JOHNSON In the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, Michael Johnson took home two gold medals while crushing two world records along the way. First was the 400-meter race, where he whipped around the track in 43.49 seconds. With only a few days rest in between, Johnson came back to the track to take gold in the 200-meter sprint, becoming the first man to win both races in the same Olympic Games.
SIR CHRISTOPHER ANDREW HOY DAN JANSEN Sometimes, the best victories are worth waiting for. Ten years after his Olympic debut, speed skater Dan Jansen finally won the gold he had fought so hard for. After falling short in Sarajevo, Calgary (racing the afternoon after his sister’s death), and Albertville, Jansen finally struck gold in the 1,000 meter event in Lillehammer. He dedicated the win to his late sister, Jane. @powerupmag
Hoy is eleven-times a world champion and six-times an Olympic champion. With a total of seven Olympic medals, six gold and one silver, Hoy is the most decorated Olympic cyclist of all time. With his three gold medals in the 2008 Summer Olympics, Hoy became Scotland’s most successful Olympian, the first British athlete to win three gold medals in a single Olympic Games since Henry Taylor in 1908, and the most successful Olympic cyclist of all time. After winning a further two gold medals (in the keirin and team sprint) at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Hoy has won more Olympic gold medals (six), and total medals (seven, tied with fellow cyclist Sir Bradley Wiggins) than any other British athlete.
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Though not having qualified in the Olympics the normal way, their potential for success is what gives them the Olympic ticket.
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her heat in the 50m freestyle n last month’s issue with though her score was PowerUp Magazine, insufficient to advance to the Bahrain Olympic next round. Committee SecretaryThis year, Bahrain has General said that three wildcard athletes in the “Wild Card” selection is league. usually made by the sports Farhan Saleh Farhan has federations in accordance already made a name for to the invitations sent by the himself in local swimming international federations. competitions This time the invitations There have been starring in the 22nd GCC included two for swimming instances when a Water Games claiming two and one each competitor who silver medals for the shooting in the under-17 and wrestling gained entry by wild 100m and federations”. freestyle The card succeeds in 200m events, setting advantages of a national wildcard format winning a medal or the two records along is that it allows the way. a second (or championship Farhan also third placer) does well in team sports athlete to win a major title in capturing the team relay the Olympics even if they are bronze at the Second GCC non-division winners. Games in Dammam. No There have been instances surprise that Farhan is already when a competitor who in the Bahrain National gained entry by wild card Swimming team adding succeeds in winning a medal another accolade to his or the championship Kye accomplishments by finishing Sun Hui won gold in judo at first in the men’s 15-30 years the 1996 Summer Olympics, category at the Fifth National Ding Junhui won the 2005 Day International Swimming China Open Snooker Championship. championship, Goran Fatema Abdulmohsen Ivanisevic won the 2001 Almahmeed was already Wimbledon Championships swimming at the FINA World and Kim Clijsters won the Championships just one year 2009 US Open while Lin Dan after she started swimming. won the 2013 BWF World The girl “who has never Championships. Closer to thought of making it there”, home, Samira Al Bitar, who has undoubtedly had to was also a wild card selection, accommodate an even bigger has been a two-time Olympic worldview of sports as she is swimmer. She made her Rio-bound this month. Olympic debut in 2004 in Mahmood Ali Haji will try Athens where she swam the to raise the profile of the 50m freestyle, and then also shooting sport as he fires his swam in the Beijing 2008 shots in the Olympics. Olympics, where she won
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FINDING REFUGE IN THE OLYMPICS For the first time ever, refugee athletes are given the chance to take part in the Olympic games. This is a huge step forward and it signals big changes.
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to provide athletes with the tools, resources and support they need to reach their highest potential, regardless of origin or background. Hopefuls representing Team Visa at Rio 2016 are selected based on their personal journeys to the Olympic and Paralympic Games, athletic achievements and community involvement.
This year’s Team Visa includes the 10 competitors on the International Olympic Committee’s first-ever team of Refugee Olympic athletes. “The refugee Olympic athletes are inspiring the world with their incredible stories of perseverance and bravery, overcoming great odds to get to the top of their respective sports and
compete on the world’s stage,” said Chris Curtin, chief marketing innovation and brand officer, Visa, Inc. “These athletes, who will march with the Olympic flag at the Opening Ceremony in Rio, are a powerful addition to the Team Visa family, each embodying Visa’s belief in acceptance for everyone, everywhere.”
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PAULO AMONTUN LOKORO
(REFUGEE OLYMPIC TEAM, ATHLETICS)
(REFUGEE OLYMPIC TEAM, ATHLETICS)
(REFUGEE OLYMPIC TEAM, ATHLETICS)
Lohalith fled her home during war and joined the Tegla Loroupe Peace Foundation (“TLPF”) last year, where she now trains. She will compete in the 1500m distance event.
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Chiengjiek fled to Kenya’s Kakuma Refugee Camp in 2002. More than 10 years later he joined TLPF to train, and will compete in the 400-m distance event.
Lokoro escaped to Kenya’s Kakuma Refugee Camp and now trains at the TLPF in Nairobi. He will compete in the 1500-m distance event.
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RAMI ANIS
ROSE NATHIKE LOKONYEN
(REFUGEE OLYMPIC TEAM, JUDO)
(REFUGEE OLYMPIC TEAM, SWIMMING) Anis and his family fled to Belgium to escape civil war and to find a safe harbor for his training. He will compete in the 100-m butterfly.
(REFUGEE OLYMPIC TEAM, ATHLETICS)
Misenga discovered Judo while living at a center for displaced children in Kishasa (DRC). After the 2013 World Judo Championships, he relocated to Brazil, where he continues to live and train.
YIECH PUR BIEHL
YOLANDE BUKASA MABIKA
YONAS KINDE
(REFUGEE OLYMPIC TEAM, JUDO)
(REFUGEE OLYMPIC TEAM, ATHLETICS)
(REFUGEE OLYMPIC TEAM, ATHLETICS)
Biel arrived in Kenya’s Kakuma Refugee Camp in 2005, and later joined the TLPF. He will compete in the 800-m distance event.
Mabika began practicing Judo as a child living in a refugee center in Kinshasa (DRC). After the 2013 World Judo Championships, she relocated to Brazil where she continues to train and live.
Earlier in the countdown to Rio, Yusra Mardini (Refugee Olympic Team, Swimming) and Raheleh Asemani (Belgium, Taekwondo) were named to Team Visa. Mardini will compete as a swimmer on the IOC’s team of refugee Olympic athletes after her courageous journey from Syria to Berlin, where she continues to train. Asemani will compete in Taekwondo
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Lokonyen joined the TLPF and will compete in the 800-m distance event.
Kinde is a professional marathon and cross country runner. He is training in Luxembourg; he will be running the marathon in Rio.
representing Belgium. Team Visa athletes are at the heart of Visa’s global Olympic Games sponsorship activation, this year more than ever. Some examples include: Ibtihaj Muhammad (USA, Fencing), the first Muslim American woman to compete at the Olympics in a hijab, who unveiled the Visa payment ring to the world; Terezinha Guilhermina, (Brazil,
Paralympic Athletics), the world’s fastest blind woman, who along with Mabika and Misenga, was onsite to open the Rio 2016 Copacabana Megastore in Brazil to make the ceremonial first payment; and Ashton Eaton (USA – Decathlon) and English Gardner (USA – 100m), who participated in Visa’s first Team Visa Facebook Live Stream last week. August 2016 | PowerUp | 47
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AND DEVELOPMENT Just in time for the Olympics, PowerUp had an exclusive interview with His Excellency Simon Martin, the British Ambassador to Bahrain who is not just into sports and fitness, but has also been involved in the 2012 London Olympic Games. This is his take on sports, excellence, and legacy.
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DO YOU LIKE SPORTS? WHAT SPORTS DO YOU
Yes I love sports. I have been a sportsman all my life. When I was younger, I enjoyed playing tennis, hockey, golf and cricket. I have played all those sports here in Bahrain except hockey. In my spare time I swim, run and cycle principally for fitness as I am now beyond my competitive age. I love joining the Bahrain Road Runners as they are very inclusive and are very positive in promoting sports and fitness in Bahrain. I also had great fun participating in the Colour Run organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports Affairs.
I HEARD THAT YOU WERE VERY MUCH INVOLVED WITH THE LONDON 2012 OLYMPICS; CAN YOU TELL US MORE ABOUT THIS?
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I was in charge of the international visitors and head of states. Being a part of the London 2012 Olympic Games gave me a good window with which to view the power of the Olympics. It is very rare to see 86 Heads of States in one event. The Olympics is all about the legacy that we pass on to future generations, and the British government’s investment in the 2012 London Olympic infrastructure is now paying off. I lived near the Olympic Park in East London and I have seen how it developed from a wasteland to what it is right now. It shows the power of sports if you get it right.
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THE MINIOLYMPICS IS A LEGACY BROUGHT ABOUT BY THE BRITISH EMBASSY. CAN YOU TELL US MORE ABOUT THIS EVENT?
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During the London 2012 Olympic Games, the British embassy in Bahrain created events that were very prominent such as the Mini Olympics 2012 and the screening of the Olympic Games opening at the City Centre Bahrain Mall . More than 300 guests were present at the Mini Olympics, including members of the sporting community, the schoolchildren who participated in the Mini Olympics, and their families.
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and athletics by making a concerted effort to develop athletes. Bahrain justifiably claims to be the home of motorsports in the Middle East, as it was the first country to bring Formula 1 to the region. Investment in sport infrastructure encourages greater involvement of the community in sports. This is the type of investment model that really works.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO GIVE A MESSAGE TO THE BAHRAINI ATHLETES WHO WILL BE PARTICIPATING IN THE 2016 RIO OLYMPICS?
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My message for the athletes is that their country is
My message for the athletes is that their country is proud of them and that they have a very important role to play in the development of the nation. This event aimed to connect youth to the inspirational power of the games to ingtegrate sports in their daily lives and promote the values of equality, peace and reconciliation through sports. This is part of the legacy that Bahrain is continuing through the Mini Olympics this year which I was happy to see. I hope that the London 2012 Olympic games has played a role to serve as an inspiration and give a legacy to the Bahraini athletes who are a part of the delegation this year.
DO YOU SEE BAHRAIN BEING A SPORTS HUB AND HOW IMPORTANT IS SPORTS TO THE COMMUNITY?
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proud of them and that they have a very important role to play in the development of the nation. I remember meeting Paralympic athlete Fatima Nedham at this year’s Majlis for Bahrain Mobility International, and I was struck by her energy and positive attitude. In a country like Bahrain where the weather conditions are challenging, I am very impressed by how Bahraini sports have developed. I hope that the London 2012 Olympic Games have contributed to this. I am amazed at the level of public enthusiasm and participation in sports, which I may add include the British embassy’s involvement in events like the Rotary Relay Marathon and IRONMAN 70.3 Bahrain! We hope Bahraini athletes will return from the games an inspiration to a new generation of Bahrainis who are ready to represent their
country abroad and reach the highest levels of sporting achievement.
THE BRITISH EMBASSY IS CELEBRATING 200 YEARS IN BAHRAIN, WHAT CAN YOU SAY ABOUT ITS RELATIONS WITH BAHRAIN?
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Britain is currently celebrating 200 years of formal relationship with Bahrain. One will see a reminder of this relationship everywhere in Bahrain, and the United Kingdom is considered as a second home by many Bahrainis. We have
left sporting legacies dating back decades. Awali Cricket Club (ACC), the oldest cricket club in the GCC founded in 1935, recently celebrated its 80th anniversary with the world’s oldest cricket club, Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) from England founded in 1787. In addition to Cricket, Football has also became a large part of Bahraini sports. Indeed, a lot of locals followed England and Wales playing during the UEFA EURO 2016. The UK Football Association works closely with the Bahrain Football Association. All of this serves to develop BritishBahrain relationships.
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BAHRAIN AT THE Fahad Abdulrazaq’s age proves no barrier to his dreams.
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rogress is not always visible and sometimes you have to take a step back in order to move forward. In mixed martial arts, this old saying is especially poignant because all fighters will suffer defeat in their amateur career, and this is part of becoming a wellrounded mixed martial artist. This attitude is never more important than at the IMMAF World Championships where the very best amateur fighters in the world step up and fight each other, and many of the losing fighters will still become stars in the sport.
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Yet in Las Vegas, there was one Bahraini boy who was not willing to take a single step back, both inside the ring and metaphorically. Team Bahrain endured a brave, battling, but ultimately bruising first day at the IMMAF World Championships. Abdullah Alfayez, was stricken by a fungi infection, three men suffered defeat, Hussein Ayyad, Ali Ebrahimi and Mohammed Adnan. The standards at this year’s Championships were exceptional, as pointed out by the ever-present, two-time IMMAF World Champion Jose
“Shorty” Torres. Torres also said with absolute certainty that these men who fought for Bahrain will no doubt learn from their experience at the elite level, and return stronger, better fighters. Despite the disappointment on the first day, there was a silver lining in this cloud. His name was Fahad Abdulrazaq, who produced a memorable performance, showing grit, determination and skill in his dismantling of Britain’s Warren Mason. It was breathtaking to watch and despite being the youngest fighter in Team Bahrain, in his first World Championship, he
shone the brightest light into the progress being made at KHK MMA. “It was a new feeling for me, fighting in these championships, competing at the highest amateur level and I was very excited in the build-up and during the tournament. I had prepared very well for it throughout the year with my coaches at KHK MMA and I was confident. I had also had a couple of fights before the world championships which boosted my confidence and experience levels even more before I travelled to Vegas. So you could say I was ready.”
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Abdulrazaq forced a very highly regarded British fighter to retire from the fight, but it wasn’t’ going to get any easier for him. He prepared himself to face Bulgarian powerhouse on day 2 as Abdulla Seena – the only other remaining Bahraini - stepped up for his first round match and suffered a heart breaking split decision defeat. Fahad, whose fight was agonizingly delayed until the third day, was the only Bahraini left in the competition and the winner of his fight with Nikolay Ivaylov – a lot was at stake. From the moment the bell rang for the first round in this fight, Fahad fought with purpose, always attacking with controlled aggression. His technical skill, attacking from the outside with high kicks, and punch combinations, was spectacular. Then when the fight went to the ground, his wrestling and Jiu Jitsu skills were outstanding. Even when he was on his back, with his opponent on top of him, he was attacking with various submission attempts and was always a threat. Then there was his heart. Fahad already had the heart of a champion, because he refuses to give up no matter how much pain he is enduring. He was caught, by Ivaylov, in an arm-bar submission attempt, which could have been extremely painful and forced him to quit. But he endured the pain, squirmed free and continued on his mission. Soon after the start of round two, Fahad landed a monstrous kick to the head which the Bulgarian never saw coming, knocking him to the ground and beginning the sequence on the ground, which led to Fahad securing a textbook arm-bar submission of his own. This arm-bar was so beautifully executed, any JiuJitsu practitioner would
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be proud of it. Fahad made history in securing Bahrain’s first medal on this prestigious stage, and he did it in style,
making everyone take notice of this small country, making big progress in MMA. Even in his silver medal
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fight with Irishman David Fogarty, Fahad gave everything he had and lost a razor-thin, technical battle where most of the fight took place on the ground. He never stopped attacking, never got bullied and was always dangerous in the fight. It simply came down to how long each fighter was in a more dominant position. The result didn’t matter, as he stepped up on the medal podium, at the age of 19 having represented Bahrain and KHK MMA, HH Shaikh Khalid Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and all his team-mates who had helped him to get there. “When I saw my friends,
“My goal is to push on from here, become a better fighter and help my country one day get to the highest level in the sport.” family and coaches there so happy for my achievement it was a very special moment for me. To know that all their encouragement, and their blood, sweat and tears were not in vain. We all got a lot of experience from fighting at this level against the best in the world, and I am sure now that I am in the right weight class, where I am meant to be. My goal is to push on from here, become a better fighter and help my country one day get to the highest level in the sport.”
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TENNIS SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES Tennis skills relate to the technical, physical, and mental skills and abilities of players. These fundamental skills and techniques are necessary for players to reach an elite level of tennis.
LEARNING TENNIS SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES ARE ESSENTIAL IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A TENNIS PLAYER’S GAME
stroke in tennis. If you are a right-handed player, and your opponent returns a ball directly towards your body, your tendency is to
BACKHAND The backhand stroke is executed from the opposite side of your forehand stroke. Thus, if you are a right-handed player, you hit the ball from the left side of your body. If you are a left-handed player, you hit the ball from the right side of your body.
Tennis is a type of sport that needs a lot of skills and techniques. To be on top, a tennis player needs to possess the technical, physical, and mental skills and techniques. A diversified set of tennis skills and techniques are needed if a tennis player desires to improve. Players must possess a wide range of different tennis skills and techniques, which includes stroke production, strategy, mental toughness, and physical athleticism.
FOREHAND The tennis forehand stroke is the number one part of tennis skills and techniques for many players from beginners to professionals. The forehand stroke is considered as the most natural
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your body. Because the forehand stroke is a sort of natural stroke, this stroke is performed more by players in tennis matches compared to the other tennis strokes.
step to your left and hit the ball from the right side of your body. If you are a left-handed player, and your opponent returns a point directly toward your body, you naturally step to you right side and hit the ball from the left side of
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To correctly execute the backhand stroke, you must bring back your dominant hand or racket hand around your body before you hit the ball. The tennis backhand stroke can be awkward to execute in the beginning. But if you are diligent to familiarize and practice it regularly, it can be a very good additional tool for your game.
tennis skills and techniques. It is a shot that can be used as an offensive or
SERVE The tennis serve is the beginning of a point in a tennis game. The player who serves is called the server and the player on the other end is the receiver. There are several types of serves such as topspin, topspin-slice, flat, slice, kick and many others. Since the serve begins every point, it’s crucial to develop this among other tennis skills and techniques.
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the smasher. If a lob shot is normally hit down deep, an overhead shot is normally hit near the net or in the middle of the court. In some cases, a poorly executed lob shot (not very high and not to deep) can be returned as an overhead shot by the opponent. To give more power to an overhead shot, hit it before it bounces to the ground. A lob shot is another addition to the player’s tennis skills and techniques that ensures a point.
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defensive shot. A lob shot is executed by hitting the ball high and deep into your opponent’s court. Normally, an offensive lob shot is hit when the opponent is at the net. Whilst the defensive lob shot is used to force the opponent back and allow you to recover to a better defensive position. As a result, you can gain back the control of the play and turn it to your advantage
A tennis volley is a shot where the ball is hit before it bounces on the ground except for the overhead shot and the serve. In most cases, a tennis volley is hit when you are playing net. However, it can also be done even if you are in the middle or even on the baseline
OVERHEAD A tennis overhead is a shot hit above the player’s head just like the serve execution. It is also called as a smash shot as it is usually hit with power. If executed correctly, it gives a point to A perfect serve is achieved by executing the right stance, the right tennis serve grip and the correct ball toss. In addition, power can also be added if the server has the ability to execute the proper body movements (knee bending and body coiling), the right racket swing and the right point of contact. Most importantly, the serve must be developed as a primary weapon while achieving pinpoint accuracy and depth.
LOB A tennis lob shot is an important additional asset to add to a player’s
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depending on the circumstances. A volley is considered as part of the overall tennis skills and techniques that can be applied when you are off balance or out-of-position to hit a groundstroke. However, it is normally played as an offensive shot near the net, where you hit a winner angled or a well- placed volley shot. Find out more tips and techniques from the Bahrain Tennis Federation next month! For more information: Bahrain Tennis Federation +973 1768 7236 www.bahraintennisfederation.com
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SPORTS AND BEYOND DR. SAQER AL KHALIFA President of Bahrain Triathlon Association, Assistant Undersecretary for Youth Authorities and Centres of Ministry of Youth and Sports Affairs
May Al Haji is the quintessential strong woman, juggling sports, work, and a family.
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ometimes we are forced to watch cartoons with our kids, and without noticing it begin humming the theme song from the series as well. Perhaps you don’t want to admit it, but I will, I used to hum Barney songs “I love you, you love me, we’re a happy family!” Everybody loves Barney! But that’s not all, there was a time that I got hooked to a cartoon series called Avatar: The Last Air Bender. Avatar The Last Air Bender (which is different from the movie of the same name), was about a special kid, the last of a tribe that had the power to use water, air, and fire, something which was obviously very unique. He was going to learn how to use his unique tri powers to defeat evil. Somehow, this reminded me of May Al Haji, so I decided to sit with her 54 | PowerUp | August 2016
and talk about how in the world is she able to perform extremely well in sports, work, andfamily! May works at Zain Telecom Company. She has two kids, and is also a triathlete. She is able to juggle all these duties extremely well. When we walk into our offices in the morning, May would have already been up for at least four hours. She would have prepared her kids’ meals for school, dressed them up, went for a run or a swim, had her breakfast, and went to work. 9am is more like midday to May! While triathlon is known to cause a strain in a man’s relationship with his wife, due to his excessive and unnecessary purchases and always being being busy in training and tired at home, May says that women have an advantage because husbands don’t always call during training and ask “Where are
you?” or “When will you be home?” #LOL It seems like everything in May’s life is X3. At work, Zain is continuously battling with Batelco and VIVA. Whenever there is a new product launch, I ask May about it and she says that she has been working tirelessly on it for a while, to bring something that cannot be matched by competitors. May loves to work at Zain, not only do they support her, they are actually her sponsors as well! #Jealous I was a bit more curious about her part within her family and how it fits in with her work and training, so I asked her to divulge a bit more information. May says that to finish her kids’ homework fast, she tells them they need to play a game that includes finishing in under 15 minutes, that’s so smart! She performs all her required religious duties, which
includes being the perfect wife to her husband Nizar (Bu Yousef). And what’s surprising is that she believes that being always busy in all three is what actually makes her perform well in all. #Philosophical Here’s the shocking thing that I found out though, the person who helped her go from being a national tennis player to a runner and to a triathlete was actually me, because I had answered her email back in 2011 that she sent asking about running, which was then forwarded to the general Bahrain Road Runners email. I was BRR’s chairman back then. The Last Air Bender was about unique powers in a person who is the last of a long chain, May however wants to inspire and become the first of a long line of Arab women with unique super powers X3.
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TOUR DE
FRANCE 21 STAGES 22 TEAMS
Arguably the most rigorous cycling race in the world, it is also the oldest and most prestigious. Check out other facts you may not know about the race.
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EDITION: 103RD TOTAL DISTANCE: 3,519
CHRIS FROOME Defending champion
Has won the Tour de France twice, and has been second twice in the Vuelta a Espana.
9 FLAT STAGES 1 HILLY STAGE 9 MOUNTAIN STAGES INCLUDING 4 SUMMIT FINISHES (ANDORRE ARCALIS, MONT VENTOUX, FINHAUT-EMOSSON ET SAINT-GERVAIS MONT BLANC) 2 INDIVIDUAL TIME TRIAL STAGES 2 REST DAYS 56 | PowerUp | August 2016
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GREEN JERSEY-
given to the leader of the points classification
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POLKA-DOT JERSEY-
given to the leader of best climbers classification
COVERING FRANCE | SPAIN | ANDORRA | SWITZERLAND
Geo Lefevre, a journalist of L’Auto magazine started the race in order to bring in more readers to his beloved magazine. Sixty pioneers of the sport set out from Mongerron on July 1, 1903. Only 21 “routiers” arrived at the end of the first epic. Since 1910, Le Tour de France has promoted French towns, countryside, and mountains and the French people have wholeheartedly embraced this event. Maurice Garin, the first winner of the Tour de France, was awarded a prize purse of 6,075 francs, a handsome prize for 1903. From Pletons to the summits, routiers have tackled both the Pyrenees and the Alps. In 1919, the yellow jersey was created (in honor of L’Auto magazine), and was given to the leader in the general classification. The only times that Le Tour de France did not continue were during the World Wars.
THE ROUTE STAGE STRART
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1 mont-Saint-Michel 2 saint-Lô 3 granville 4 saumur 5 limoges 6 arpajon-Sur-Cère 7 l’isle-Jourdain 8 pau 9 vielha Val D’aran Rest Day 10 escaldes-Engordany 11 carcassonne 12 montpellier 13 bourg-Saint-Andéol 14 montélimar 15 bourg-En-Bresse 16 moirans-En-Montagne Rest Day 17 berne 18 sallanches 19 albertville 20 megève 21 chantilly
Utah Beach Sainte-Marie-Du-Mont Flat Cherbourg-En-Cotentin Hilly Angers Flat Limoges Flat Le Lioran Medium Mountain Montauban Flat Lac De Payolle Medium Mountain Bagnères-De-Luchon Mountain Andorre Arcalis Mountain andorre Revel Medium Mountain Montpellier Flat Mont Ventoux Mountain La Caverne Du Pont-D’arc Time Trial Villars-Les-Dombes Parc Des Oiseaux Flat Culoz Medium Mountain Berne Medium Mountain berne Finhaut-Emosson Mountain Megève Time Trial Saint-Gervais Mont Blanc Mountain Morzine-Avoriaz Mountain Paris Champs-Élysées Flat
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DISTANCE 188 Km 183 Km 223.5 Km 237.5 Km 216 Km 190.5 Km 162.5 Km 184 Km 184.5 Km 197 Km 162.5 Km 184 Km 37.5 Km 208.5 Km 160 Km 209 Km 184.5 Km 17 Km 146 Km 146.5 Km 113 Km
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REV UP GLS ROADSHOW COMING TO BAHRAIN THIS AUGUST!
Al Haddad Motors is thrilled to present the GLS roadshow in Seef Mall Muharraq from August 11 to August 13. The weekend roadshow will give everyone the opportunity to test drive the S Class of SUVs, the luxurious Mercedes-Benz GLS. A luxurious interior and vibrant physique highlights the new character Mercedes Benz is bringing to their already impressive line of high-end SUVs on offer. Being one of the larger SUVs by Mercedes Benz, the GLS has two-rows of seats with a foldable third row, which can seat up to seven passengers for that exciting road trip with your friends or that Friday lunch with the family, displaying its versatility. All GLS models are equipped with an all-wheel drive system and a nine-speed automatic transmission, boasting of a total output of 455 HP. Launched in Bahrain on March 2016, the GLS promises all-round safety, including crosswind assist, collisionprevention assist, and brake assist and the exciting feature ‘Dynamic Select’ which will let the driver select different driving modes depending on relative terrains. 58 | PowerUp | August 2016
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AJM KOOHEJI GROUP AND CHEVRON INTRODUCE HIGH-PERFORMANCE CALTEX DELO ENGINE OIL
“Providing superb protection in both high & low sulphur diesel fuel environments” AJM Kooheji Group in association with Chevron today announced the launch of its latest premium diesel engine oil – Caltex Delo® 400 MGX SAE 15W40. The revolutionary formulation constitutes a higher specification,
and is specially designed to meet the GCC and Middle East market requirements. This improved formulation will benefit both new and older diesel engines, thereby helping customers to utilize just one heavy duty engine oil that operates efficiently in both high and lowsulphur diesel fuel environments. Operating in the United Arab Emirates for more than 35 years, Chevron Al Khalij markets a wide range of Caltex-Delo branded lubricants across the region.
BMW i8 WINS ENGINE OF THE YEAR AWARD 2016
Following its overall victory and two class wins in last year’s International Engine of the Year Awards, the drive system powering the BMW i8 has once again triumphed in its class – the 1.4-litre to 1.8-litre displacement category – in this year’s competition. The BMW Group’s success in the International Engine of the Year Awards 2016 provides further evidence of the performance potential of the Efficient Dynamics technology package, which since 2007 has enabled a continuous enhancement of driving pleasure while at the same time cutting fuel consumption and emissions.
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PowerUp sat with the General Manager of Bahrain Motor Federation, Mr Abdulaziz Al Thawadi. He was one of the few people selected to be the Race Director of Formula 4 at the SMP F4 NEZ (North East Europe Zone) Championship.
MOTORSPORTS RAGES IN HIS BLOOD Mr. Thawadi’s passion in motorsports started with rally racing in the 80s in Bahrain. In 2002 when Bahrain decided to host the Gulf Air Formula 1 Grand Prix he started getting more involved in motorsports and even attended several international trainings to be part of the team at the inaugural Bahrain Formula 1. He is the founder of the Motorsports Marshalls Club which started in 2004 and has been elected as the Secretary General from 2004 – 2014. He is also the General Manager of the Bahrain Motor Federation since 2006 and is a member of the FIA volunteers and official commission.
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THE SELECTION Mr. Thawadi said the selection was done through a nomination process and he was quite ecstatic when he heard the news that he had been selected to be the Race Director of the Formula 4 NEZ (North East Europe Zone) Championship. He said, “It is one of the greatest achievements that I have attained in motorsport so far. Being a part of a wellknown championship highly supported by FIA is a great opportunity. I consider myself very lucky to be part of and really happy to be with such a great family”.
RACE DIRECTOR ROLE There is usually only one
race director assigned for a championship which consists of seven rounds wherein each round has three races. As Race Director, Mr. Thawadi is in charge of giving orders during the race including awarding penalties. He is also responsible for implementing the safety and regulations during the race and further penalties that need to be taken and reported to the steward. Mr. Thawadi said, “The toughest part of sitting there and being the race director is that the life of the drivers is in my hands and I need to make decisions in a matter of seconds. If something goes wrong I need to make sure that I am giving the right penalty. In terms of safety I need to ensure that all safety aspects are followed within
the code of motorsports.” He added, “The role is a bit challenging. First of all I have to know all the regulations by heart. This includes all the details of the championships, the drivers, studying the tracks before working on the track. It is also a challenge dealing with tracks you don’t know and management you have to adjust to.”
FORMULA 4 HISTORY Formula 4 was launched in 2014 by the FIA. The race was formed to provide young racing drivers a platform to continue to the next level after karting, to the world of single-seater racing which is Formula 3 then Formula 1. It allows drivers to develop and enhance their driving
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skills and prepare them to use higher technology single seater cars. The Formula 4 cars have been designed to keep costs down while providing an ideal learning tool for young drivers who have never raced cars before. According to Mr. Thawadi, Formula 4 will be coming to the Middle East soon.
Within two years of its establishment, the F4 is gaining popularity with its inaugural race at the Italian F4 Championship. Currently, there are 12 races worldwide and it will be in the Middle East (F4 UAE Championship) by October.
SMP FORMULA 4 NEZ (NORTH EAST EUROPE ZONE) CHAMPIONSHIP The series consists of seven rounds and so far there are four rounds of races that happened, first in Sochi, 2ndand 3rd at Zandvoort with the 4th round being held in Moscow. There will be three more rounds to go which is Moscow Sweden and the final race will be in Finland. The season starts in April and ends in September 11. The NEZ Championship started with 15 drivers last year and this year there are already 20 drivers starting from the age of 15. This year after round 1 in Sochi, Richard Verschoor was selected as a RedBull junior driver in the F4 NEZfor his outstanding performance in round . The FIA has put a lot of energy for the Formula 4 Championships to flourish and to be a cost-effective series. The SMP Formula
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4 NEZ Championship has supported the FIA project, gathering as much strength and partners as possible around the Championship, to create a strong series for the future. Therefore, in that line, the SMP Formula 4 Championship is offering a full season of 21 races and an intensive educational program for 150.000€. It also offers a grant/season in FIA F3 lights. The 2016 winner prize money was 350.000€ for Niko Kari who is now a RedBull junior driver. It was a very good championship the way the setup, logistics and catering were handled by the event management and logistics
team. They have wellqualified engineers and technical support team. It’s a fantastic and totally different atmosphere.
F4 Australian Championship F4 British Championship F4 Chinese Championship F4 German Championship F4 Italian Championship F4 Japanese Championship F4 Nacam Championship F4 North Europe Zone Championship F4 South East Asian Championship F4 Spanish Championship F4 UAE Championship F4 United States Championship
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WEIGHT TRAINING
WOMEN
HEALTH & WELLNESS
WEIGHT
Training A Revolution In Progress!
For a long time, men have dominated the bodybuilding world. Now, a female is making strides to change our perspective on muscles.
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here is a revolution in progress. The development of the muscular female body is changing our culture’s views of what is considered attractive in women’s bodies. Meet Hayley Biddle, 40 years of age with three daughters and who has had a lifelong passion for bodybuilding, fitness and nutrition. She walks the talk and has more than 20 years of experience in weight training with a physique to match. Her own
impressive track record for transforming herself physically has turned many heads and landed her some enviable endorsements. She has competed in the Australian Natural Body Building Championships in 2013 and undertook different genres of fitness classes such as Les Mills Grit, Bodypump and RPM and has also competed in half marathons and more recently finished 3rd place in the Yamba Triathlon Series held in Australia in 2014. She’s a real person with real-life circumstances and she understands how daunting the challenge of achieving specific fitness goals can be. She’s had to bring herself back to competitive form time and time again after gaining excess weight with each of her
some cancers and even reproductive problems, can all be reduced by losing weight and keeping fit. Her main form of training is lifting weights 6 days a week with her Master Trainer, Abbas (Instagram @abbas_fit). Every woman starting out should find a trainer they feel comfortable with and spend a few weeks with them to get used to the machines and environment. She says “It’s an investment you will never regret. I have met many great trainers in Bahrain, and apart from my trainer, right now I’m seeing some amazing results also being achieved by Srdjan Lasak (Instagram @srdjanlasak) who I also recommend for women wanting to make changes in their body.
Every day, you’re getting a little bit stronger than the negative people trying to keep you from coming back to the gym”
pregnancies. A busy Mother to three youngsters, she also understands how hard it is to stick to a nutritious and balanced eating plan, not to mention finding the time and energy to follow a strict training routine.
FITNESS APPROACH
Her approach to health and fitness reflects a permanent lifestyle change, not just a temporary adjustment and she is willing to give what it takes to help show that hitting the gym and lifting weights is not just a man’s game anymore. She hopes to arm local women with the tools to stay fit and healthy for life. Obesity-related illnesses such as coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes,
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ADVICE
So if you are just starting out and not sure where to start, try meeting with the trainers at your local gym and go from there. Just remember, every fit person you see has walked through the gym doors for the first time at one stage! So please don’t be afraid or intimidated. I’m lucky because I have seen perspectives from both sides, as a trainer and also a client, and I can proudly say, that as a trainer we respect the courage it takes for newcomers to join the gym and take their health and fitness serious. We love seeing this”. “Please ladies, continue to lift. Every day, you’re getting a little bit stronger than the negative people trying to keep you from coming back to the gym”. For more information:
Hayley Biddle Women’s Fitness Ambassador @fitaussie_in_bahrain
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FOOD
COUNT YOUR CALORIES!
WHEN YOU’RE ON THE GO AND STARVED, IT’S HARD TO THINK ABOUT EATING PROPERLY. KEEP THESE FOOD STOCKED IN YOUR BAG AND YOU’LL NEVER HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT COUNTING CALORIES.
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CUCUMBER Cucumbers contain so much water, it’s not surprising that they’re low in calories. You can eat until you feel full while still keeping your total number of calories to a minimum. Combine this sort of eating with a more active lifestyle, and you will definitely start losing weight. Per 100g CALORIES
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BROCCOLI
Amazingly low in calories, broccoli always makes the list of top superfoods for a reason. Not only is it packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals, it contains powerful antioxidants that may improve your odds of breast cancer survival and reduce the risk of colon cancer.
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PEPPERS
Hot or mild, peppers are packed with Vitamin C fiber and are super low in calories! The heat in hot peppers called capsaicin torches an additional 50 to 100 calories!
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SILKEN TOFU
There are a wide variety of tofu textures available. Silken tofu has had much of its water pressed out resulting in a custardy texture and lower calorie brick. Its great in blended dishes like puddings, smoothies, dips, and salad dressing to keep calories in check.
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GRAPEFRUIT BRUSSELS SPROUTS Though they may not be popular, these little guys are packed with nutrients and are low on calories. They are cruciferous vegetables and provide similar benefits to eating broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower. 64 | PowerUp | August 2016
There was a diet called the Grapefruit diet that was immensely popular before. Studies show that women who consumed any amount of grapefruit or grapefruit juice weighed nearly 10 pounds less and had a six percent lower body mass index (BMI) than their non-grapefruit eating counterparts.
CELERY
Crunchy, a little salty, packed with fiber and an incredibly high-volume food (meaning you can eat a lot for a few calories), celery is a chef’s secret weapon. For almost zero calories, it also contains Vitamin A, vitamin C and folate, crucial for a healthy pregnancy.
SKIM MILK
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HEALTHY DINING
PAN SEARED HAMMOUR,
JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE, BOK CHOY, SESAME AND SOYA.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
INGREDIENTS: Hammour Fillet
180 gm
Artichoke Jerusalem
150 gm
Bok Choy
75 gm
Spring onion
50 gm
Onion Brown
30 gm
Garlic
20 gm
Carrot
25 gm
Leek
15 gm
METHOD:
Celery
15 gm
• Marinate the cleaned Hammour fillet with salt, pepper and olive oil and pan-sear it. Cook in the oven for 8 -10 mins
Red Chilli Thai Big
2 gm
• Make a cream of Jerusalem artichoke with the artichoke, cream, garlic and blend it nicely in a blender.
Cooking Cream
30 ml
Soy sauce
20 ml
• Blanch bok choy and keep it ready.
Ginger
10 gm
• Nicely julienne the carrots, leek, celery and deseeded chili.
Sesame oil
• Start assembling the plate with artichoke cream in the center,
Salt
• Put the blanched bok choy with ginger and finally the hammour on top.
Black pepper whole
5 gm
Olive oil
20 ml
• Add the final julienned vegetable on the fish and add flavor with sesame oil and light soy sauce. Serve piping hot
Butter unsalted
30 gm
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DINING
HEALTHY EATS PowerUp is on a quest to find healthy eating establishments around Bahrain. Every month, we scour the streets of Manama to come up with healthy dining alternatives for our readers. This month, we tried Hevea Cafe as part of our culinary adventures.
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his month, we sat down with Guy Gateau, Head Chef and General Manager of Hevea Café to sample some of their culinary selections. Super health-conscious people are afraid to dine at restaurants thinking there are no healthy options for them. But, you may be surprised at the variety of options available from unlikely establishments. We all know that good nutrition and diet is the ultimate key to achieving a healthy body. But how do you define healthy? The media and society gives a misrepresentation of what is healthy by defining ‘healthy’ based on a person’s body structure. Slim and thin is what we as a society consider
as healthy. However, for Guy Gateau, a person’s body structure is not the sole indicator of overall health. People also have the misconception that they have to deny themselves certain food to be fit. Food is made to be indulgent and when you eat luscious food, it stirs your comfort level and makes you feel good and relaxed. Chef Guy said, “The secret of staying healthy lies on the amount of food you eat and your state of mind while you are eating.” He also quoted Marc David who specialized in nutrition psychology, “Relaxation is the optimum state for digestion and assimilation and day to day calorie burning. Any time we pleasure the system through taste, touch, music, or company, we’re regulating
the emotional and social metabolism, as well as the regulating your nutritional metabolism.” When one enters Hévéa Café, you’ll right away feel comfortable with the restaurant’s stylish French décor that radiates warmth and comfort. Although Chef Guy was given the free reign in incorporating his expertise, the owners Mr. Khalid Al Shakrawi and his wife Abeer were very much hands-on in the creation of the menu with their unique palate. Hevea serves Asian cuisine with a French Flair whilst keeping in mind the Mediterranean flavour. They currently have 72 items on their menu so customers will not run out of choices and can definitely find something healthy. Chef Guy said, “We buy only fresh
foods and select the best ingredients we can find. We focus on great teas and coffees, and the freshest inspired mocktails.” We tried two delicious and healthy selections from their kitchen which we highly recommend. The Caprese salad was warm and tangy, and bursting with flavor. The roasted eggplant was perfectly offset by the mozzarella and the fresh, juicy tomatoes. The charcoal grilled salmon steak was another revelation. Simply, perfectly cooked, and minimally seasoned, it needed only a few drops of lemon to make it a meal. For more information: Hevea Café +973 1700 4588 heveacafe
CALORIE
200
POTASSIUM CARBOHYDRATES PROTIEN
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HEALTH
KEEPING KIDS MENTALLY AND
PHYSICALLY HEALTHY THIS SUMMER
is usually different than the daily routine that children are used to. You can choose a camp that’s focused on a sport or a special interest one that covers a broad spectrum of activities including arts and crafts, social aspects and team games, encouraging children to socialize.
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STRUCTURE THE DAY OR WEEK WITH ACTIVITIES
Create a schedule each day or week so your child knows what to expect. For example, 9 – 10 a.m.: bike riding or dog walk to the park.. By creating plenty of activities in advance, you will reduce distractions, impulses, boredom, and ultimately depression and accidents.
KEEP CHILDREN
EXERCISE THEIR MINDS AND GET INVOLVED ACTIVE AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SUMMER CAMPS
With so many different summer camps available for children during the school holidays, enrolling your child in a camp based on their preference, skills and interest is an option that can be very rewarding. Summer camps can help children build selfconfidence and self-esteem by removing the kind of academic, athletic and social competition that shapes their lives at school. Summer camps also provide a stable routine and environment that
Introducing children to creative activities that they might not necessarily have the time to do during the school year can be equally rewarding. From reading to cooking, here are some activities that can be explored by children and parents: Engage in Kitchen fun: From baking a cake to flipping a pizza, kitchen activities can teach your child the nutritional aspects of health and what goes into making a well-balanced meal; Set-up free play games - Set up games that kids and adults can play together, such as monopoly or scrabble. These type of games challenge and spark a child’s imagination
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WHAT IS DIABETES?
STAY SUPER The World Health Organization (WHO) has come up with a series of eye-catching and thought provoking campaigns aimed at ending the dreaded diabetes disease.
Diabetes is a chronic disease, which occurs when the pancreas do not produce enough insulin, or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. This leads to an increased concentration of glucose in the blood (hyperglycaemia). Type 1 diabetes (previously known as insulin-dependent or childhood-onset diabetes) is characterized by a lack of insulin production. Type 2 diabetes (formerly called non-insulindependent or adult-onset diabetes) is caused by the body’s ineffective use of insulin. It often results from excess body weight and physical inactivity. Gestational diabetes is hyperglycaemia that is first recognized during pregnancy.
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DIABETES
HEALTH & WELLNESS
WHAT ARE THE COMMON CONSEQUENCES OF DIABETES? Over time, diabetes can damage the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys, and nerves. Diabetes increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. In a multinational study, 50% of people with diabetes die of cardiovascular disease (primarily heart disease and stroke) Combined with reduced blood flow, neuropathy (nerve damage) in the feet, diabetes increases the chances of foot ulcers, infection and eventual need for limb amputation. Diabetic retinopathy is an important cause of blindness, and occurs as a result of long-term accumulated damage to the small blood vessels in the retina. One percent of global blindness can be attributed to diabetes. Diabetes is among the leading causes of kidney failure.
HOW CAN THE BURDEN OF DIABETES BE REDUCED?
PREVENTION
Simple lifestyle measures have been shown to be effective in preventing or delaying the onset of type 2 diabetes. To help prevent type 2 diabetes and its complications, people should:
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achieve and maintain healthy body weight; be physically active – at least 30 minutes of regular, moderate-intensity activity on most days. More activity is required for weight control; eat a healthy diet of between three and five servings of fruit and vegetables a day and reduce sugar and saturated fats intake; avoid tobacco use – smoking increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
“...Thirty minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity on most days and a healthy diet can drastically reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. ” DIABETES FAST FACTS About 347 million people worldwide have diabetes. There is an emerging global epidemic of diabetes that can be traced back to rapid increases in overweight people including obesity and physical inactivity. Diabetes is predicted to become the 7th leading cause of death in the world by the year 2030. Total deaths from diabetes are projected to rise by more than 50% in the next 10 years. There are two major forms of diabetes. Type 1 Diabetes is characterized by a lack of insulin production and Type 2 diabetes results from the body’s ineffective use of insulin. A third type of disease is gestational diabetes. This type is characterized by hyperglycaemia, or raised blood sugar, with values above normal but below those diagnostic of diabetes, occurring during pregnancy. Women with gestational diabetes are at an increased risk of complications during pregnancy and at delivery. They are also at an increased risk of Type 2 Diabetes in the future. Type 2 Diabetes is much more common than Type 1 Diabetes. Type 2 accounts for around 90%
of all diabetes worldwide. Reports of Type 2 diabetes in children—previously rare— have increased worldwide. In some countries, it accounts for almost half of newly diagnosed cases in children and adolescents. Cardiovascular disease is responsible for between 50% and 80% of deaths in people with diabetes. Diabetes has become one of the major causes of premature illness and death in most countries, mostly through increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). In 2012 diabetes was the direct cause of 1.5 million deaths. 80% of diabetes deaths occur in low and middleincome countries. In developed countries, most people with diabetes are above the age of retirement, whereas in developing countries those most frequently affected are aged between 35 and 64. Diabetes is a leading cause of blindness, amputation, and kidney failure. Lack of awareness about diabetes, combined with insufficient access to health services and essential medicines can lead to complications such as blindness, amputation, and kidney failure. Source: World Health Organization
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EXPERT TIPS
TIPS FROM THE
EXPERTS
This monthly feature answers reader’s questions from top medical and fitness experts
DR. MALHOTRA is an Orthopedic surgeon at International Hospital of Bahrain.
Of course we know that exercise is good, but how can we exercise properly so as to get the most benefit from our physical activity? PowerUp sat down with Dr. Dilip Malhotra from International Hospital of Bahrain to discuss.
SPORTS INJURIES WE OFTEN HEAR OF PHYSICAL INJURY BECAUSE OF OVERUSE OF CERTAIN MUSCLES, IS IT ALSO POSSIBLE TO INJURE/ AGGRAVATE MUSCLES FROM UNDERUSE? Underuse or inactivity is the underlying cause of many musculoskeletal injuries. You get hurt while performing a movement your body is unfamiliar with. Our bodies work by ‘use it’ or ‘lose it’ principle. If we don’t use our muscles, they can tighten, shorten and weaken, putting us at risk of injury. Another example is returning to even routine exercises after a long layoff.
PLEASE TELL US MORE ABOUT PHYSICAL TRAUMA. This simply means any physical injury to the body, as from physical violence or an accident and ranges from a minor to a severe form. It results in an unpleasant experience, often resulting in multiple complications and could be life threatening. Trauma can be to the soft tissues, bones or the vital organs.
IN THE DAILY COURSE OF LIFE, AND OF COURSE THE AGING PROCESS; THE WEAR AND TEAR OF THE BODY IS INEVITABLE; WHAT STEPS CAN BE TAKEN BY PEOPLE TO HELP THEMSELVES AGE GRACEFULLY? From the Musculo-skeletal point of view, there are two main issues: Arthritis (wear and tear of the joints) and Osteoporosis (brittle bones). Many ‘age related’ changes result from disuse; muscles shrink and lose mass, tendons lose water content, become stiffer and less able to withstand stress and are therefore more prone to injuries. Exercise helps maintain body response time, joint flexibility, muscle mass and strength. Moderate activity for 30 -40 minutes involving stretching, swimming, walking and bicycling are enough to maintain fitness as we age.
WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON CAUSES OF INJURIES IN THE UPPER/ LOWER EXTREMITIES AND HOW CAN THESE BE
AVOIDED? Household injuries are different from Sports injuries. Different parts of the body get injured in different sports. In a large study of sports injuries, the most common sports involved were football followed by distance running, basketball/netball, racket sports and, track and field events. The most commonly injured region was the knee followed by various upper limb injuries. Most frequent diagnosis was overuse/ inflammation followed by ligament sprains, muscle strains and third degree tears
SOMETIMES PEOPLE PUT TOO MUCH STRESS ON THEIR BODY, HOW CAN THEY WORK WITH THEIR BODY SO AS NOT TO INCREASE THEIR CHANCES OF GETTING INJURED? A beginner should get a Personal Trainer to start an exercise program and progress gradually under his/her guidance. Adequate warm up is essential. You should Cross Train i.e. diversify your exercise routine. Train smart; too much
too soon is the number one reason why injuries occur. You should gradually increase your time and intensity. Wear proper workout attire. Eat a balanced diet and hydrate well. Listen to your body when it needs rest and recovery.
DO YOU RECOMMEND PEOPLE DO HOMETREATMENT OR TAKE OVER THE COUNTER PILLS FOR SPORTS INJURIES? It depends on the nature of the injury. Most minor soft tissue injuries (sprains and strains) require RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation) and OTC (Over the Counter) pain medication. Expert advice is required if the progress is slow. Professional athletes usually seek immediate expert attention.
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FASHION &
FASHION & GEARS
GEAR
RUN IN COMFORT AND STYLE
Running is an inherently cool sport. To be sure you keep your cool, Compressport has some gear that will keep you covered and comfy.
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unning is a very unique sport. Unique in the sense that you can effectively put your shoes on, and run out the front door. There is no mess and no fuss. But as with all sports, there are plenty of things that you can do to make your run a bit more comfortable. For me, Compressport is one of those brands that offer it all. As the name suggests, Compressport is more than just a sports clothing company. Their clothing is geared toward muscle and joint support as well as improving venous return and muscle oxygenation. Simply put, it tries to optimise the blood flow to your muscles. What does this mean? It means that you can recover quicker and fatigue less during your run; reducing muscle damage and enabling you to train more often. Compressport has different clothing for different parts of the body, each specifically designed for that muscle
group. When running, your legs are the most mobile part of your body and therefore demand the most room for movement. They are also your biggest consumer of energy. The Compressport Trail Running Shorts are the ideal high performance shorts for running. They add support to you leg muscles when you strike the ground reducing the muscle damage and also increasing blood flow, allowing you to run harder for longer. If you aren’t a fan of running in tights, then you can also use them with the new ultralight Overshorts. You won’t even know they are there. A very popular garment for runners is a calf compression sleeve. The Compressport Calf R2v2 serves so many purposes during your run that I cannot start a run without them. They give you muscle support, recovery, protection from the sun, increased blood flow and even protection from scratches and cuts for the trail runners out there.
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A running shirt that has pockets for my energy gels and car keys? A running shirt that can relieve the pressure on my shoulders from my backpack? Say no more! The Compressport Trail Running top is more than just a running top. It is ultra lightweight and functional. My view on this is why use a normal running or gym top when you can use one specifically designed to make your run more comfortable. And if it makes me look good while doing it, count me in! I must admit that I do love funky socks. Socks are a very underestimated piece of clothing for a runner. In my experience, it’s often a runners feet that causes the most discomfort. Breathability in your feet can make or break your run. Compressport has designed ultra lightweight socks allowing your feet to breath and also reducing the weight that you lift with each stride, saving you energy and making your run that much more comfortable. A visor is simply a must
for any runner in the GCC. It performs so many vital tasks for such a small item making it impossible to leave off your running list. Visors protect your eyes from the sun, allowing your face muscles to relax, reducing stress. It also protects your face from getting burnt and stops the sweat from getting into your eyes. Compressport even makes an Ultralight version for race enthusiasts. Possibly my favourite item from Compressport is the Ultrun Hydration Backpack. This thing is simply amazing! The amount of water, additional storage and spares that you can fit into such a light and compact backpack blows my mind. At only 140grams, with 10 pockets, a whistle and the ability to store hiking poles and water bottles it is more than you will ever need. It fits like a t-shirt and you won’t even know that it is there. For more information: Trilife +973 7733 3777 info@gotrilife.com
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GROOMING
Summer Grooming
ESSENTIALS If you aren’t feeling the heat yet, just wait; temperatures are about to soar. In the summertime, you definitely need specialized skincare that will help you deal with all the heat. Check out our picks below that will keep you cool and comfortable throughout the season.
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We all know the dangers of skin cancer associated with baking in the sun. This is why spray tanning is an enviable solution. Check out all its many benefits.
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pray tanning has got to be the easiest form of tanning there is. Compared to baking in the sun or lying in a tanning bed for three hours, you can have your| tan quickly, easily, and safely.
NO WORRIES ABOUT SKIN CANCER
The artificial colorant does not cause damage to the skin as UV rays from the sun can. The chemical in tanning sprays is called DHA (dihydroxyacetone) and is approved by the FDA as a safe product to apply to the skin.
QUICK RESULTS
Spray tans take only a few hours to fully develop, so it’s good to do before a party or a big event. @powerupmag
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EVEN COVERAGE AND COLOR CONTROL
Spray on tans provide even coverage which looks more natural than red and sunburnt skin. More importantly, you can adjust the shade of tan that you want, no guesswork involved.
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Healthy, bronzed skin helps you look thinner and healthier, instantly boosting self-confidence. It also hides blemishes and imperfections, including stretch marks and varicose veins. For more information: Gloss Salon +973 1782 6030
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WATCHES
ICONIC SPORTS
WATCHES
The world of sports and fashion have always come together in many exciting ways. One such collaboration is the timepiece. Check out some exciting and iconic timepieces from the following sports brands.
BREITLING MONTBRILLANT 01 Endowed with a look inspired by the 1940s and 1950s and featuring the famous aviation slide rule, the Montbrillant 01 chronograph was named after the building on Ruelle Montbrillant in La Chaux-de-Fonds which housed the Breitling workshops from 1892 to 1979. It is equipped with the high-performance Manufacture Breitling Caliber 01. This successful association of tradition and innovation is enhanced by a silver dial bearing numerals or hour-markers and hollowed counters. The caseback is adorned with an embossed medallion depicting the historical Montbrillant building.
OMEGA THE SEAMASTER BULLHEAD “RIO 2016” Already standing out for its iconic style and design, the Bullhead “Rio 2016” is further recognised by its blue leather strap with multi-coloured stitching in yellow, green, red and black. Representing the famous Olympic rings, this colour theme is continued on the rotating inner-bezel to convey the unity that the rings signify.
OMEGA SEAMASTER DIVER This unique OMEGA Seamaster Diver 300M beautifully celebrates the brand’s role as the Official Timekeeper of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. On the black dial, you’ll find a transferred wave pattern that is inspired by the sidewalks of Copacabana beach. The polished black ceramic bezel ring includes a diving scale filled with white Super-LumiNova and numerals filled with red, blue, yellow and green lacquer, all representing the colours of the Olympic rings.
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RUNNING
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RUNNING GEARS
These days, running is becoming a popular healthy activity to tone and de-stress the body and it is now becoming a lifestyle. Diadora is on hand to provide runners with fashionable choices of running apparels and shoes.
WOMEN’S RUNNING JACKET L. WIND JACKET
UNISEX’S RUNNING PANTS 3/4 STC PANTS Stretch mesh on the back of the knee. Zipped rear pocket with waterproof lining. Reflective inserts and piping guarantee maximum visibility.
Women’s wind jacket made of ultralight polyester with Lycra edges in contrasting colours is ideal for training in extreme conditions.
WOMEN’S RUNNING T-SHIRT L.T-SHIRT LS TRAIL
Breathable women’s piqué trail t-shirt made of polyester. Perforated areas and net inserts ensure maximum breathability.
MEN’S RUNNING BERMUDA BERMUDA BYR
Double-layer running shorts with stretch microfibre legwarmer and comfortable stretch fabric shorts. to guarantee full control over muscle groups. Heat-sealed hemlines (no-sewn tech).
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WOMEN’S RUNNING SHIRT L.T-SHIRT ML STC HZ
Half-zip warm-up t-shirt. Charaterized by ergonomic cuts and reflective insert and piping.
Comfortable and pleasurable to wear with its unique NET Breathing System technology. The high-density rubber outsole guarantees a full range of movement. Easy to match with sportswear and more.
MEN’S RUNNING SHIRT T-SHIRT TOP SS
T-shirt made of ultralight DIADRY material. Heat-sealed sleeve ends (no-sewn tech). Reflective insert, lasered and heat-applied on the back.
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UNISEX RUNNING SHOES NJ-303 TRAMA
Breathable, light, and fashionable; For more information: this is the pair of sneakers you Diadora wear anywhere. Seef Mall, Bahrain Tel +973 1724 2014
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TECHIE WORLD The Olympian in you deserves the best fitness buddy ever. Check out our top tech gadget picks to help you create a stronger, fitter, and faster you.
GARMIN EDGE® 1000 Whether you are riding to improve your own personal best or see where you stand against the pros, Edge 1000 lets you connect, compare and compete. Turn every ride into a race by competing on Garmin Connect segments and seeing real-time results on your Edge, including alerts for segment start and finish and leaderboard rankings. The segments feature keeps you motivated and helps you push for continual improvement.
FENIX® 3 HR fēnix 3 HR multisport training GPS watch is rugged, capable and smart. With feature sets for fitness training plus feature sets for outdoor navigation, fēnix 3 HR is ready for any training activity and competition. Access to the Connect IQTM platform allows customization of watch faces and data fields and provides downloadable widgets and apps.
GARMIN TRUSWING GARMIN FORERUNNER® 230 No two runners are the same, and neither are their goals. Set yourself up to reach yours by downloading advanced workouts and training plans to your watch from Garmin Connect. You can even customize your data fields, and download watch faces, widgets and applications all for free at Connect IQ. 80 | PowerUp | July 2016
For golfers who want to improve their shot-making consistency, the easy-to-use TruSwing sensor provides the accurate metrics needed to identify and correct any faulty swing mechanics. Pair TruSwing with your compatible Approach series golf device and Garmin Connect For more information: Al Dhaen Group of Companies +973 1773 7111 www.aldhaencraft.com
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Its swim season on the island! Be sure you have these gear to make sure you look stylish and are protected while you have fun in the sun!
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Protect your eyes underwater with goggles. Make sure chlorinated water does not get to your hair. Whether you’re sunbathing or swimming, choose a swimsuit that fits and is comfortable. For both boys and girls, make sure that your trunks are lightweight so you don’t get bogged down in the water. Carry all your essentials in a ventilated mesh bag to make sure it dries easily. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, you can always find some uses for the kickboard. For long distance and open water swims, keep your body warm with a wetsuit. Of course, never forget to pack your towel. Protect your skin from the aftereffects of being in the sun with sunscreen. And make sure you have flip flops for easy beach walking.
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THE TECH OLYMPIAN Though you may not be as strong, fit, or tough as them; you can still aspire to your own dreams of glory. And to help you with that, we have the following apps to help you become fitter, leaner, and stronger.
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Think of this like Yelp for the outdoor enthusiast. Enter your location and find dozens of suggestions for hiking, biking, kayaking, and skiing with reviews and tips from fellow outdoorsmen and women. (Free; iOS and Android).
RunSocial is a specialized iOS app that displays routes from around the world and syncs your position on the route according to how far you’ve run on the treadmill. The HD graphics are terrific and the app is free! However, you’ll have to pay access to specialized routes like Tuscany, Tibet, Sequoia National Park, and Death Valley.
Endomondo tracks your runs, bike rides, and other outdoor activities with good accuracy and a simple interface. Its training plans and coaching features, which are limited to Premium subscribers, definitely improve the Endomondo experience.
This one serves as a reminder that all those little steps add up. This pedometer tracks your day, minute by minute, and gives you a summary of all your movements, steps, stairs, and even pedals. It calculates your calories burned and presents it as an easy to read timeline to keep things simple and distraction free.
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