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FASTING

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BAHRAIN AND SPORTS

Influencing the GCC and the World Sports can be a powerful tool to education. In fact, sports have been promote the holistic growth and proven to actually raise IQ in addition development of the youth of a nation. to building confidence and teaching In Bahrain, under the patronage of His kids about managing emotions, such as Majesty King Hamad, we are dedicated self-control. Sports help children to learn to provide all sorts of opportunities for hard work, patience, persistence, and our young people as far as sports is how to respond positively to setbacks concerned. I strongly believe that an and failures. Most importantly, sports efficient physical education programme helps a child to prepare to take on the equips people with vital qualities, such many challenges that life has to offer as leadership, and emerge “ Health is a lifestyle and I chose it.” perseverance, victorious like social and champion.

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As Bahrain gears up for the Rio Olympics, we at PowerUp are proud to have witnessed and participated in many sporting events both local and international. Check out our exclusive interview with Bahrain Olympic Committee Secretary-General, Abdulrahman Askar as the countdown for the Olympics intensifies. Also read about how women Olympic Games came to be through the efforts of sports activist Alice Milliat. Who knows, Bahrain might once again have another Mariam Yusuf Jamal to bring home the gold medal?

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BEACH WEAR

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X Dubai Spartan Race, the world’s best obstacle race comes to Bahrain on April 1st 2016. Get ready to join the weekly Spartan workout tour.

This is all the detox you need.

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We’re also very happy to promote sustainable, Bahraini made, Barrel and Drum sunglasses. It’s always nice to support local businesses and know that you’re giving back to craftsmen and artisans. Finally, we’re very proud to note that Abdulla Attiya, our first sponsored athlete has exceeded expectations winning both the Regent 5150 Subic Philippines in his age category and 8th place overall, as well as the Nasser 9 Duathlon Championship (14-19 year old category). We know great things are in store for him!

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It’s almost time for the Eid holidays and the potential four or five day break gives all of us the chance to unwind and maybe travel to some nearby glamorous destination (with sporting potential).

Head on over to our Travel and Events section to find out some adventures you can do in nearby places as well as hotels where you can stay. Or, you can have a staycation right here in Bahrain and explore the numerous sports you can do even at summer time.

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The KHK-MMA team aims for glory with amateur fighter Hussein Maki, who is now ready to go pro. We will cheer him on all the way to the IMMAF Amateur World Championships in Las Vegas. On the skydiving front, Honza Turek has come from the Czech Republic in Prague to deliver a coaching camp in Bahrain’s Gravity Indoor Skydiving facility. Read his interview inside!

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BEST PLACES TO LEARN FOOTBALL IN BAHRAIN

Meet the drivers and teams racing for glory in the Bahrain Grand Prix

THROW THE DARTS

MMA’s most decorated amateur slays his first pro competition!

A DIABETIC CONQUERED IRONMAN SOUTH AFRICA!

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OF AN F1 ENTHUSIAST

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SPORTS AND FITNESS Start getting fit

BEACH WEAR

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SPORTS KICKSTARTERS Run faster, train harder

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DIAMAN

COSMETOLOGY TOP ESTABLISHMENTS YOU CAN GO TO, TO ENHANCE YOUR LOOKS

MEMOIRS SOHAIL BRINGS F1 ACTION TO THE PRINT WORLD WITH HIS WIDE-LENS CAMERA!

Kuwait KD1.75

TRIATHLON 303/101

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PUSH YOUR LIMITS

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TRAVEL GEAR

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GRUB

FIVE-ON-FIVE TOURNAMENT FOOTBALL HAPPENING IN BAHRAIN THIS RAMADAN!

Check out Mooyah’s black bean veggie burger!

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RAMADAN CAR DEALS

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ROYAL WINDSOR HORSE SHOW HM KING HAMAD AND HM QUEEN ELIZABETH II GRACED THE SPECTACULAR HORSE EVENT

THE FRENCH OPEN

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RAMADAN NUTRITION TIPS

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FORMULA ONE BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX

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MARTIAL ARTS

SKYDIVING

Tips to get you started

LET’S PLAY SPORTS

All sports gathered in one place

DIAMAN

A DIABETIC CONQUERED IRONMAN SOUTH AFRICA!

CHALLENGE YOURSELF TO RUN THEM ALL

TOP ESTABLISHMENTS YOU CAN GO TO, TO ENHANCE YOUR LOOKS

MEMOIRS OF AN F1 ENTHUSIAST SOHAIL BRINGS F1 ACTION TO THE PRINT WORLD WITH HIS WIDE-LENS CAMERA!

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Oman RO2

REV UP

Common sense advice from a 2x Ironman champion

PUSH YOUR LIMITS

Check out the Trek Domane bike, Summer’s hottest ride.

TRAVEL GEAR

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GRUB

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Check out Mooyah’s black bean veggie burger!

Bahrain BD2

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This is all the detox you need.

JUST IN TIME FOR FOOTBALL SEASON

Meet the drivers and teams racing for glory in the Bahrain Grand Prix

GUIDE TO INTERMITTENT

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X Dubai Spartan Race, the world’s best obstacle race comes to Bahrain on April 1st 2016. Get ready to join the weekly Spartan workout tour.

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NASSER 9, A BRILLIANT SUCCESS Nasser 9 shakes the landscape of Ramadan Sports!

The annual Nasser 9 Ramadan Games proved an invaluable addition to Bahraini sports tradition.

10 Sports News Get updated on the latest sports

happenings, news, and events.

12 Calendar of Events

Mark your calendars and watch out for upcoming sporting events near you!

16 Alice Milliat and the Women’s Olympic Games One woman’s courageous efforts paved the way for more women participation in the Olympics!

provide venues for women football players to show their skills and prowess. Read her inspiring words on football, academics, and life.

32 Bahrain Cycling Community From a small team of dedicated cyclists, the Bahrain Cycling Community has grown to expand their reach to the community of Budaiya and beyond.

34 The High Flying Honza Honza Turek from the Hurricane Factory,

18 Sprinters are not made, they are born Can you ever be as fast as USAIN Bolt? Read on to find out.

26 Bahrain Football’s First Lady The indomitable Shaikha Hussa

has campaigned tirelessly to put women’s football on the map and to

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

FASHION & STYLE

Czech Republic dropped by at Gravity Indoor Skydiving Facility in Zallaq to teach a tunnel camp. We caught up with him and asked a few questions about the sport.

36 Hussein goes for PRO

KHK-MMA trained Hussein Maki is

within touching distance of his dream to become a pro MMA fighter.

QUOTE OF THE MONTH

“Age is no barrier. It’s a limitation you put on your mind..”

- Jackie Joyner-Kersee

SPORTS & FITNESS 38 Total Body Workout Alaa and Noor of Flash Bahrain not only helps ladies to lose weight, they also prepare them to unleash their full potential with pride, strength, and class.

Major contributors to sports development in Bahrain were honored at the Shaikh Isa Award Ceremony.

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POWERUP TRAVEL AND EVENTS 50 Summer Sports Destinations

54 Eid getaways

Where do you go for fun in the sun?

PowerUp gives you some ideas.

With a 4-5 day weekend looming ahead, it’s the ideal time to plan a nice getaway.

FASHION & GEARS 68 Beat the Heat

Though the heat of the summer sun is

insufferable, Trilife believes that with the proper techniques and equipment, you too can beat the heat and keep getting fit!

HEALTH & WELLNESS 56 Foods that cleanse your liver With all the fast foods and high sugar

content we eat, it’s time to give our liver a break. Check out these foods that will detoxify your liver.

60 Performance Nutrition Strategies Mohammed Saad gives athletes

Have you ever wondered what it was like to live in the happiest places on earth? Then you might consider taking a trip to one or all of the top happiest places in the world.

64 Fasting for Fertility

some strategies in order to streamline their nutrition while fasting.

Renowned fertility doctor gives us tips on how to navigate Ramadan fasting in order to prepare the body for giving birth.

72 Stylish Sunwear

Barrel and Drum is a Bahrain based

brand creating sustainable, chic, and casually glamorous products.

Dress your feet in style with Le Coq Sportif’s new trainers.

75 Apps to Try

on his quest to hair-raising glory!

62 Take the Trip to Happiness

Shaikha Hussa Bint Khalid Al Khalifa

around in. Hyperfree makes that dream a reality.

74 Trailblazers

61 Hair Restoration Follow the adventures of our patient

Meet the Experts

70 Active Denim Wear

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Board Member of the Bahrain Football Association and is the first woman on the Union of Arab Football Associations

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The Secretary General of the Bahrain Olympic Committee

Sports Nutritionist at Tamayoz.bh

Bahrain MMA team was first in the Gulf region to global amateur!

We collaborated with Fitness First to bring about Bribin’s Fitness Makeover!

We sat down with Christopher “Macca” Mccormack to talk about the legendary team Bahrain Endurance 13.

Big-shot names in triathlon like James Cunnama and Jodie Swallow started contributing to PowerUp!

We were the official race magazine of IRONMAN 70.3 Middle East Championship, Bahrain!

KHK-MMA started igniting Bahrain on a national level!

We participated in the 70.3 championship and felt like rockstars! Finally, PowerUp was on the billboards!

We introduced IRONMAN 70.3 Middle East Championship, Bahrain to the public.

We focused on breast cancer prevention for Think Pink month.

Daniela Ryf won the Nasser bin Hamad Triple Crown award with a cash purse of 1 million US dollars! You go girl!

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We covered the first national MMA try-outs as well as the HH Shaikh Khalid Bin Hamad Swim Competition. Congrats Eric Watson!

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Contributor Phil Clough started writing his serial MMA articles, rip-roaring reads!

It was girl power month as we covered the ladies of Bahrain Endurance 13!

We got to know the elite KHK-MMA team better!

Bahrain bags gold in the GCC games!

We started getting into the triathlon buzz.

We got to know the Bahrain Sharks Ice Hockey Club, seriously cool guys!

We paused to do some yoga at Profiles Fitness Center.

We had a one-on-one with British Boxing champion, Amir Khan.

We started the healthy dining section of the magazine.

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We introduced our Adrenaline Junkie section, fast paced sports on land, air, and water!

We caught up with Deena Abdulrahman, powerhouse coach of Tekkers football academy.

We also covered the H.O.G. rally, the biggest delegation of Harley Davidson owners riding through the streets of Bahrain, what a sight to see! www.powerup-mag.com

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PowerUp did it again! It was a back to back race magazine issue as we were also the official race magazine of IRONMAN 70.3 Middle East Championship, Dubai!

It’s Formula One season and the whole of Bahrain is hooked!

The Nasser 9 Ramadan Games are in full swing!

Bahrain gears up for the Rio Olympics with a delegation twice the size of the London Olympics!

Sara Gross, Phd, and 2x Ironman champion, gives advice to triathletes both professionals and beginners.

IRONMAN 70.3 Dubai offered 30 qualifying slots to the 70.3 World Championship in Queensland, Australia.

The Royal Windsor horse show saw His Majesty the King with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, enjoying the biggest horse racing event of the season.

Slovenian pro-triathlete David Plese sat down for a talk with PowerUp.

KHK-MMA team grand slams in India!

We introduced our first sponsored athlete, Abdulla Attiya, in these pages!

The biggest fitness trends of 2016

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The full day Let’s Play Sports festival was a huge success!

The Bahrain Spartan Race was a huge success, with the PowerUp obstacle a big hit among the participants!

We caught up with Raed Saad, “The Punisher”, of Blacksmith’s Gym, after he won the King of Kings belt.

Jan Frodeno and Daniela Ryf, winners of IRONMAN 70.3 Dubai, are million-dollar hopefuls!

We started the regular Tips from Experts column about frequently asked questions on health and wellness.

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competition opened in Bahrain and it was a blast!

The Bahrain Battle of Heroes, the first crossfit battle of its kind in the region reached all kinds of awesome success. We were also able to interview Shaikh Abdulla Bin Rashid Al Khalifa!

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“Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships.”

-Michel Jordan

YOUNG BAHRAIN PAIR EYE OLYMPIC GLORY TWO of Bahrain’s most promising and exciting swimmers Alzain Tareq and Fatema Al Mahmeed are preparing themselves to take a shot at the Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics in August.

Both Alzain, 11, and Fatema, 16, are talented swimmers with a bright future ahead of them. But only one will get a chance to go to Rio and that will

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be decided by the world swimming association FINA. Both Alzain, 11, and Fatema, 16, are talented swimmers with a bright future ahead of them. But only one will get a chance to go to Rio and that will be decided by the world swimming association FINA next week.

“The Olympics is such a big event and just being in it will be great. You get to meet so many different athletes from different sports. We’ll all be in one place,” Fatema said.

FRANS MLAMBO BATTERS ORD IN THE UK Frans Mlambo has smashed his way back into contention after gaining a brutal first round TKO victory over Luke Ord at Made 4, the Cage 21. KHK-MMA’s ‘Black Mamba’, fighting in his third professional fight, overwhelmed Ord with his superior boxing skills, and finished the previously undefeated Englishman via ground and pound.

It was an excellent performance and a statement to the MMA world, as Mlambo

NEW ASSISTANT UNDERSECRETARY FOR YOUTH CENTRES AND AUTHORITIES Dr. Shaikh Saqer bin Salman Al Khalifa was appointed Assistant Undersecretary for Youth

showcased his technical ability, hurting Ord several times before dropping the Englishman and finishing him off with powerful strikes.

Ord had tried to take the fight to the ground where he has previously won all of his fights, but there was no stopping Mlambo, who after the fight signaled his intentions to engage in the next BAMMA in September.

“I’m 100% looking to be on that card in Ireland, I’m an exciting fighter and I have a lot of people who would come to watch me fight there. The last BAMMA went really well for me, and this is definitely a card I should be on.”

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by Royal Decree 53. Shaikh Saqer, expressed his pride at being given such an important task and vowed to work towards new horizons of development and progress.

His commitment to sports and fitness has brought about this appointment which PowerUp is sure he will perform with great success. He has been a contributor to the magazine for our Sports and Beyond column, and this next step just means a renewed commitment to Sports and Fitness. Kudos Dr. Shaikh Saqer!

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BAHRAIN NEWS AGENCY WON THE THIRD HH SHAIKH KHALID BIN HAMAD AL KHALIFA SPORTS MEDIA FUTSAL CUP Organised by Bahrain Journalists Association and sponsored by Majestic Cars, the tournament featured six teams representing media outlets in the Kingdom of Bahrain. It was attended

by Deputy President of the International Media Federation Mohammed Al Maliki, Assistant Undersecretary for Youth Centres and Authorities Dr. Shaikh Saqer bin Salman Al Khalifa and Assistant Secretary for Sports Affairs

and Facilities Mr. Khalid Saleem Al Hajj.

HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa expressed his gratitude to the tremendous contributions by the sports media and their prominent role in the successes achieved by Bahrain in the field of sport.

HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa also praised the Sports Media Committee of the Bahrain Journalists Association, headed by Mr. Mohammed Qassim, for organising the third HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa Sports Media Futsal Cup. HH congratulates the Bahrain News Agency team on winning the third edition of this prestigious tournament and wishing better luck to the other teams in the coming events.

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The Bahrain Mixed Martial Arts Federation was officially declared yesterday (Monday), with Col. Khalid Abdulaziz Al Khayyat named as the first president of the new board of directors.

Other members of the board include Waleed Sayyar, Fawaz Shamsan, Obada Ramadan, Abdulrahman Al Ali, Isa Al Hasan and Yousef Al Kooheji.

The decision was issued by 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.

Mr. Al Khayat noted that the efforts of HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa played a central role and served as a backbone in establishing this sport and growing it in the Kingdom of Bahrain especially through the goals HH set to promote the culture of this sport in the country and aid those who practice it in line with the IMMAF’s

standards.

“We will strive to continue the extraordinary march which was launched by HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa to establish this sport in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Our plans will be based on and around the strategy set

by HH, which has evolved this sport in a very short time via KHK MMA. Our aim is to maintain the efforts that so far have baan able to accomplish honorable achievements in this particular sport,” he said before conveying to the board members his best wishes and luck for their future endeavours in their mission to develop this sport.

Three Bahrain Polytechnic graduates made a research presentation on physical fitness tests at their meeting with the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) representatives.

Faten Qamber, Sara Yousef and Zahra Sarhan met BOC Projects director Lounes Madene, legal advisor Salah Khedr and Information Technology director Nawaf Abdulrahman, in the presence of Faculty members of the Bahrain Polytechnic University.

During the presentation, both parties had discussions and analysis of the physical fitness tests conducted on a select number of Abdulrahman Kanoo International School students as a model of the research.

The attendees showed noticeable interaction with the discussions after the visual presentation of the scientific research, in which a recommendation to reduce obesity rate among students in the next 5 years were proposed.

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BURNOUT NIGHTS Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir Burnout is one of the most popular events held annually during the holy month of Ramadan, but this year there will be twice the action in response to the huge public demand. Burnout is open to motorsports enthusiasts of all skill levels. It offers a unique kind of thrill including the sight of rapidly rising white smoke and the smell of burning rubber.

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IMMAF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Las Vegas Convention Center Representatives from IMMAF’s 53-member countries are set to face off in a week of elite amateur MMA action. Six fighters including European Open IMMAF bronze medalist Hussain Ayyad, will be representative of the Kingdom of Bahrain and KHK-MMA. Also among the Bahraini team members are Abdulla Seena (India Open MMA Championship Gold Medalist) and Ali Ibrahimi who will be returning to Las Vegas following participation in the 2015 IMMAF World Championships.​

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10 July

THE JC’S SOCIAL WIMBLEDON CLUB NIGHT

The JC’s Tennis Academy at the Riffa International School, Riffa Our JC’s social tennis competitions are open to a very wide range of tennis abilities in a relaxed environment. After a grading session, players are matched with other players at around their level. Matching alters from each “Grand Slam Themed Club Night”. The Wimbledon Social Club Night is the 3rd Slam Club Night of the year.

Players interested in joining the social

19 - 27 July

14TH DUBAI JUNIORS CHESS TOURNAMENT 2016

Dubai Chess & Culture Club Dubai Juniors is an international event where some of the world’s youngest chess talents and prodigies engage in the celebral pastime and vie for top spot. Officially recognised by the World Chess Federation (FIDE), this tournament has been running for 14 years on annual basis since 2002, attracting participants from more than 40 countries.

For more information: http://www.dubaichess.ae/

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2016 JUBILEE GAMES DUBAI Dubai, UAE Ismaili Muslims from around the world will gather in Dubai to renew the tradition of brilliance in athletic skill, endurance and international sport. The 2016 Jubilee Games welcomes over 2000 Ismaili athletes from more than 25 countries as they vie for top honours in individual and team sports. The Opening Ceremony on 23 July 2016 is Dubai’s opportunity to formally welcome all participants, and honour the athletes, while also paying tribute to the United Arab Emirates.

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OLYMPICS

ABDULRAHMAN ASKAR The SecretaryGeneral of the Bahrain Olympic Committee

BAHRAIN GOES

TO THE RIO

OLYMPICS! As the road to the Olympics gets even shorter, PowerUp sat with Bahrain Olympic Committee Secretary-General to get the inside scoop on the Bahrain team’s preparations for the Rio Olympics.

HOW IS THE BOC PREPARING THE NATIONAL TEAM FOR THE RIO OLYMPICS?

Our preparations are going well and in accordance to the planned program. We have recently completed the registration and logistics process, as well as selected hotels for our delegation.

HOW MANY TEAMS/ INDIVIDUAL ATHLETES WILL PARTICIPATE AND IN WHICH TYPES OF SPORTS?

We will take part in athletics, wrestling, swimming and shooting with a total of 42 athletes, including 38 in athletics. This can be increased as the qualifying deadline is in July.

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THE NUMBER OF ATHLETES GOING TO THIS YEAR’S RIO OLYMPICS IS MORE THAN DOUBLE THE 2012 DELEGATION. WHY DO YOU THINK THIS IS SO?

Bahrain has achieved noticeable development in athletics in recent years, resulting in the emergence of several new talents who succeeded in marking the required qualifying times at international athletics meetings held abroad and therefore are eligible to compete at the Rio Olympics.

WHAT KIND OF PERFORMANCE DO YOU EXPECT FROM

OUR ATHLETES AND ESPECIALLY OUR ATHLETIC TEAM IN RIO? We look forward to competing for first positions in athletics and our goal is to achieve more than one medal. We are also very confident about achieving an Olympic medal in wrestling

DO YOU BELIEVE THAT THERE WILL BE ANOTHER MARIAM YUSUF JAMAL IN THIS YEAR’S DELEGATION?

Yes, we expect the emergence of a Bahraini star or even more than one in this edition of the Olympics.

HOW DID THE COMMITTEE CHOOSE THE WILDCARD

ATHLETES?

Wild Card selection is usually made by the sports federations in accordance to the invitations sent by the international federations. This time the invitations included two for the swimming and one each for the shooting and wrestling federations.

WHAT ADVICE CAN YOU GIVE TO THE ATHLETES WHO WILL FLY TO RIO?

Our advice for them is to have a sporting spirit and be true sports ambassadors for Bahrain in this major international sports gathering.

We also urge them to have great confidence in themselves so that they can put on their best performance and compete with the world’s best athletes.

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MILLIAT AND THE WOMEN’S OLYMPIC GAMES

Alice Milliat’s contribution to women sports cannot be gainsaid. Read on to find how this spectacular woman fought to put women in the Olympics.

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Apparently not. From the do not outset multiple leaders, both approve of the male and female, challenged participation of Coubertin’s views and, women in public starting in 1900, women’s competitions. events began to be included In the Olympic Games, in the Olympic program. their primary role should Women’s sports were limited be to crown the victors,” to those considered proper so said Frenchman Baron for white, middle and upperPierre de Coubertin, second class women; golf, tennis, International Olympic archery, swimming, figure Committee (IOC) President. skating and fencing were One might be tempted all on the to forgive Coubertin and “I came up against a solid program by 1924. his cohorts for their wall of refusal, which led One activist and contemptible directly to the creation visionary attitude from this towards female of the Women’s Olympic era stands athletes and out - Alice women in Games.”

Milliat. Born general since, in 1884 in after all, they Nantes, France, Milliat studied were products of their time… to become a teacher and was right? Didn’t everyone think an active sportswoman with that way back then?

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a love for rowing. In 1922, she became the President of the Federation Sportive Feminine International (FSFI). Milliat believed that sports developed personalities and gave young women confidence.

Her own confidence and leadership led to a 15-year international campaign for the development of women’s sport.

In 1919, Milliat’s first big move was to request that the IOC include women in the track and field programme.

She recounts; “I came up against a solid wall of refusal, which led directly to the creation of the Women’s Olympic Games.”

It was a time of cultural upheaval between two world wars when the feminist movement was making a splash. In this milieu, Milliat

and her contemporaries created an international federation which gave birth to the first “Women’s Games” in 1921. In 1922, 38 countries from 5 continents were affiliated with FSFI and the decision was made to hold the “Women’s Olympic Games” quadrennially.

Between 1922 and 1934 the FSFI organized four Women’s Olympics showcasing hundreds of athletes to thousands of spectators. In the Paris Games in 1924, 15,000 people came to watch.

One Paris newspaper even compared Milliat’s success to Coubertin’s. Milliat and her peers did more to promote women’s sport than either the IOC or the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) in the 1920’s and 1930’s.

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As the FSFI gained power and influence, the IOC’s Olympic Games continued to offer only a handful of events for women. The IOC exchanged eleven letters with Milliat between November 1926 and April 1927. The FSFI president wanted full participation of women in Olympic Track and Field events, and total recognition of the FSFI, on the same level as the men’s federations.

Further, she demanded that FSFI members serve on the National Olympic Committees (NOCs). Milliat’s vision was more-or-less one of full inclusion of women in the Olympic movement from participation to leadership.

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The IOC’s fourth president, Henri de Baillet-Latour was no more open minded about women’s sport than Coubertin had been and refused to recognize more than one federation per sport - i.e. the men’s federations. This eventually strangled out any power the FSFI had gained during the 1920’s and the men’s federations maintained control and power. Many people did not agree with Milliat’s “all or nothing” approach to women’s inclusion in the Games, and one by one the men’s federations swallowed up the women’s.

In 1926, the IOC compelled the FSFI to stop using the

word “Olympic” for their games. The final death knell was sounded when the French government reduced their funding starting in 1928, removing all funding by 1936.

Alice Milliat’s activism was directly responsible for the development of women’s basketball, football and athletics in France as well as the international institutionalization of women’s sport. Some historians have noted the increase in women’s participation in the Games in Amsterdam in 1928, a reflection of Milliat’s work.

Notably, it took the IOC over seventy years to begin to share the vision of the feisty Frenchwoman. In 1995,

1984 the first ‘women and sport’ working group was created among IOC members. In 2012, women made up 44% of participants and 46% of events included women.

While it is predicted that Rio will be the first Olympic Games to have gender parity in participation numbers, we still have a long way to go in terms of sport leadership. It is striking that almost 100 years ago a young visionary called Alice Milliat saw the writing on the wall for women’s sport.

Did she know it would take 100 years to begin to see her vision come to life? And above all, who is the Alice Milliat of our times and are we listening?

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SPRINTING

SPRINTERS ARE NOT MADE, THEY ARE BORN

PRAVEEN PRABHAKAR K R An athlete specializing in the sprints and vertical jumps

One of the common quotes by most elite coaches and track and field experts is that ‘Sprinters are not made. They are born’.

We’ll find out in this article how much of this is hearsay and how much is fact.

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ver since Beijing 2008, where Usain Bolt set triple world records and stunned the muscles populace, sprinting has become are striated muscles a hot topic of discussion. How attached to the bones fast can a human go? Will it keep getting by means of tendons. faster over time? Can anyone become a Muscle fibres are the sprinter? The fame and fortune attached individual contractile to being the fastest man on planet Earth units within the muscle. has only been catapulted to greater A single muscle such as heights, thanks to the exploits of Usain. the biceps contains many You simply aren’t human if you can muscle fibres. Generally, showboat and still become the fastest the more the number of man on earth. muscle fibres, the more the Why is it that not everyone can run as strength of a person. fast as elite athletes? The answer to all People generally have two these questions can be quite simple. types of skeletal muscle fibers What one has to understand is that sports - slowis as much a science as At times hard work can do wonders twitch (Type I) anything else.

That there is so to someone with not much raw talent and fasttwitch much science (Type to begin with. attached to it II). and is known Commonly, fast twitch to very few. To make the human body fibers and slow twitch fibers achieve those angles and those kind are also called white muscle of performances is no mean feat. For fibers and red muscles example, a study concluded that on fibers, respectively. Fast the night of the 100m final of the 2008 twitch muscles cannot efficiently utilize Olympics, Usain Bolt’s muscles produced oxygen to produce energy. Because of 8 times the energy of that of a speeding this, they fatigue easily. But fast twitch bullet. The only reason he didn’t travel muscles fire rapidly and generate more eight times faster was because of the force. Sprinters always have higher dense atmosphere of Earth. amounts of fast twitch muscle fibres. Slow Every human body is made of three twitch muscle fibres on the other hand major types of muscles: skeletal, cardiac efficiently use oxygen and can function and smooth muscles. The skeletal for a longer period of time. A long 18 | PowerUp | July 2016

distance runner like Mo Farah, will have abundant slow twitch muscle fibres.

The amount of fast twitch and slow twitch muscles in a person’s body is related to a special gene, ACTN3. This is commonly hailed as the sports gene.

Different mutations of this gene produce different types of muscle fibres.

This is the main reason for the quote, ‘Sprinters are not made. They are born’.

That said, no elite athlete has ever burst into the world stage and immediately won multiple medals. It always takes years and years of hard work to convert someone with raw talent into a world class athlete. No matter how much the raw talent, high levels of practice, dedication and hard work is required. At times hard work can do wonders to someone with not much raw talent to begin with. So keep working. No superstar in world sport has become that without multiple failures.

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A BRIILLIANT SUCCES The recently concluded Nasser 9 Ramadan Games proved an invaluable addition to Bahraini sports tradition and PowerUp was there to cover the event.

HH SHK. NASSER: HM THE KING PERSONALLY FOLLOWED NASSER 9 AND THIS ENSURED CONTINUED SUCCESS

HH Shaikh 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 and President of Bahrain Olympic Committee, stressed that HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa had personally followed the second HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa Ramadan Games “Nasser 9”, and this greatly contributed to its success. This was affirmed in

HH’s address delivered during the closing ceremony of Nasser 9, held on Wednesday night at Sofitel Hotel.

HH Shaikh Nasser conveyed to the attendees, HM the King’s greetings and appreciation for their tremendous contributions which ensured the continued success of the event.

Moreover, HH Shaikh Nasser announced that “Nasser 10” will witness more innovative ideas in line with the plans targeting expansion of the tournament to include both the genders.” HH Shaikh Nasser pointed out that the tournament has become a comprehensive national project aiming at transforming sports in the country and providing a platform for the youth to shine and optimise their potential. Before concluding

The Organising Committee President , Mr. Tawfeeq Al Salehi received appreciation from HH Shaikh Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa

Nasser 9 tournament has become a comprehensive national project aiming at transforming sports in the country and providing a platform for the youth to shine and optimise their potential. his speech, HH Shaikh Nasser thanked the sponsoring companies, ministries and the media that contributed to the success of the event.

MINISTRIES AND COLLOBARATORS REWARDED

Team Victorious strikes out against Batelco Gunners.

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HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa presented the ministries and other collobarators who supported the event with their awards.

They included: the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Oil, the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Ministry of Works,

the Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning, the Ministry of Information Affairs, the Ministry of Electricity and Water, the Ministry of Health, the Health Services Department at the BDF, the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, the Bahrain Olympic Committee, the Bahrain Football Association, Special Olympics, Bahrain Bowling Association, Bahrain Swimming Association, Bahrain Table Tennis Association, Bahrain Athletics Association, Bahrain Triathlon Association and Women’s Committee for Football

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SPONSORING COMPANIES RECOGNISED

Thereafter, HH Shaikh Nasser rewarded the sponsoring companies, namely: Al Sharif Group, Ibrahim Khalil Kanoo Company, Bahrain Jewellery Centre, Behbehani Brothers W.L.L, Marjan Real Estate, Fast Telecom, Al Namal Group, Bapco and Bader Group. Other companies who supported the event were also recognised including Hawar Services, Phoenix for Health Clubs, Sofitel Hotel, Phoenix for Creativity and Marketing as well as Gulf Air. The members of the committees of the tournament were of course

WINNERS OF DUATHLON RACE

Mr. Tawfeeq Salehi, President of the Organizing Committee of the second HH Shaikh Nasser Ramadan Games “Nasser 9” crowned the winners of the Duathlon Championship which were held as part of “Nasser 9” at the Bahrain International Circuit’s car park. The Duathlon championship included a running race for 2.5 kilometers as well as a cycling challenge covering a 10-kilometer

also rewarded during the event. Meanwhile, HH Shaikh Nasser presented the special category awards, including the best team award which was earned by Vista Team, best goalkeeper award which was given to Victorious’ Abdullah Hassan, the top goal scorer award which was won by Diego of Batelco Gunners United, best player award which was handed to Mahmood Abdulrahman of Batelco Gunners United, the best team’s manager which was given to Shaikh Ahmed bin Isa Al Khalifa of Batelco Gunners United, the best administrator award which was taken by Hisham Ismail of Al Zilzal and the best coach award which was proferred to Sadeeq Khamis Zuwayed of course finishing with a 1.25-kilometer running race.

Abdulla Attiya, PowerUp’s first sponsored athlete, topped the participant list in the 14- 19 year old category. In the same category for girls, Mnayer Sameer won first place. In the 20+ category, Malay Tower finished first for boys; while Sameera Al Bitar won the race for girls. In the team category: Dikson, Joda, and Saad finished first while Raya, Ghada, and Mohammed finished first for the girls.

Victorious.

HH Shaikh Nasser received several souvenirs in appreciation of his support at the end of the event from

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Fast Telecom, Mr. Abdullah Hamdan from Kuwait as well as from the Organising Committee President Mr. Tawfeeq Salehi.

Female champ, Sameera Al Bitar accepts her award from HH Shaikh Nasser.

PowerUp’s first sponsored athlete, Abdulla Attiya wins the Nasser 9 Duathlon in his age category.

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Team Victorious

TEAM VICTORIOUS WAS VICTORIOUS IN NASSER 9

VICTORIOUS edged out Batelco Gunners United 5-3 in a penalty shootout after full-time and extra-time ended 2-2 to claim the title in the Nasser 9 Ramadan Football Tournament at Shaikh Khalifa Sports City Football Stadium in Isa Town.

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Victorious took the lead after 16 minutes through Rashed Jamal but Brazil’s Diego equalised for the Gunners in the 38th minute.

The Gunners piled on the pressure in the second-half and went ahead through Hassan Abdelredha’s 50th minute strike.

But substitute Abdulla Al Malky got Victorious back on level terms in the 80th minute to see the match go into extra-time followed by penalty shoot-outs.

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Bahrain Falcons

Batelco Gunners United

ASKAR CROWNS VENUS TEKKERS The General Secretary of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, Mr. Abdulrahman Askar crowned the winners of the Women’s Football Tournament which was held as part of the second HH Shaikh Nasser Ramadan Games “Nasser 9”. Present during the event was Mr. Tawfeeq Salehi, the Organising Committee Head, and Shaikha Hussa bint Khalid Al Khalifa, the Head of the Women’s Committee in the Bahrain Football Association and the Head of the

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Tournament, Hassain Ismail.

Venus Tekkers beat Sky team in the penalty shootout in the final game of the match.

Sky player Shaikha Al Anood Al Khalifa won the best player of the tournament after her superb performance, while Venus goalkeeper Dana Noor won the best goalkeeper of the tournament.

Her teammate Deena Abdulrahman topped the scoring chart of the tournament. On her behalf, Shaikha Hussa bint Khalid Al Khalifa, asserted that the tournament proved it was a success due to the support of HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa.

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Shaikha Hayat oversees the table tennis competition.

NASSER 9 TABLE TENNIS WINNERS CROWNED The General Secretary of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC), Abdulrahman Askar, and the President of the Bahrain Table Tennis Association, Shaikha Hayat bint Abdulaziz Al Khalifa, rewarded the winners of the Table Tennis Tournament, which was held as part of the second HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Ramadan Games “Nasser 9�.

Participant, Rashid Khalid displayed a stellar performance during the tournament and bagged the Youth Category title, defeating Sayed Murtadah in the final match. Sayed Hassan Mahmood finished third in

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this category.

Meanwhile, Ibrahim Ashoor stole the limelight in the youth category, bagging first place after seeing off Abbas Abdulwahab in the title-deciding game. Salman Mohammed won third place. In the Junior category Maryam Al Baluchi defeated Amal Al Noaimi to win the title. Maryam Majeed came third in the same category.

On her behalf, Shaikha Hayat bint Abdulaziz Al Khalifa expressed her appreciation to HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa to add this sport to Nasser 9, highlighting that the Bahrain Table Tennis was keen to give its youth and junior members the opportunity to participate in it to gain useful experience.

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BAHRAIN FOOTBALL’S

SHAIKHA HUSSA BINT KHALID AL KHALIFA Board member of the Bahrain Football Association

FIRST LADY

Shaikha Hussa had to overcome a lot of obstacles in order to establish a national women’s football team. But, she has even gone farther than that to stand as the first Arab woman board member in the Union of Arab Football Associations. Find out more about her inspiring story below.

WHAT OBJECTIONS DID YOU HAVE TO OVERCOME IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH A WOMEN’S NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM IN BAHRAIN?

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Women football did not exist under the umbrella of the Bahrain Football Association until 2002.

The private schools had a league and it was upon almost graduating that I

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realized there was no outlet for women to play football post-high school. That is when I approached the sports authorities with the goal of establishing women football. It wasn’t easy, but it wasn’t very hard either. This is because of the sheer number of interested players we had.

We still have problems with some parents not allowing their daughters to play but in terms of establishing the national team and now youth national teams, we have been successful. The main

obstacle is obtaining funding for the teams and programs as budget is limited and sponsors have been lacking.

WHAT WAS THE INITIAL REACTION OF THE BAHRAINI COMMUNITY TO AN ALL-WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TEAM?

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There were mixed reactions as with anything new. Some people were welcoming, some were encouraging and others were defeating and

negative. Again, we were helped by having a large base of girls who love the sport and their passion for the sport was relentless in the face of obstacles.

PLEASE TELL US ABOUT THE YOUTH PROGRAM OF THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM.

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Today Bahrain has a youth national team in the under-16 and under-14 categories.

The under-16 girls national

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team made history in 2013 by qualifying to the Asian Cup finals in China, and the under-14 girls teams competes yearly in the Asian Football Confederation’s regional championships. The under-14 team has achieved bronze in this championship in 2013 and more recently, have been silver medalists in 2016.

YOU HAVE GRADUATED WITH HONORS IN ALL OF YOUR ACADEMIC ENDEAVORS; DO YOU EXPECT THE SAME TYPE OF ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE FROM YOUR FOOTBALL PLAYERS?

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Football is a hobby and passion but it is by no means a career and we always tell our players that education comes first. Parents are more encouraging of their daughters joining our team if they see that there is time for them to focus on and prioritize their academic work as well. Some people think that being involved in a team or football hinders academic ability but I beg to differ; football has taught me time-management skills, broadened my horizons and fostered my team building @powerupmag

and leadership qualities which have helped me during my academic studies.

CAN YOU SAY 5 THAT SPORTS HELPS STUDENTS TO PERFORM BETTER IN SCHOOL?

Definitely. By learning how to manage time, working in a group, being a leader and networking with different people as well as experiencing all the ups and downs of being on a team and playing for a common goal, students are more capable and more prepared for real work and get a more complete realworld experience than simply studying from books.

CAN YOU SHARE WITH US THE STRATEGIC PLANS FOR WOMEN’S FOOTBALL IN THE NEAR FUTURE?

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We hope to further develop the women’s league and perhaps a youth league in the near future. We also provide courses for those wishing to become women coaches and referees. We aim to provide a sustainable environment for future generations who want to play the sport and not go through the obstacles we went through just to be

able to play the sport in a recognized environment.

AS A BOARD MEMBER OF THE BAHRAIN OLYMPIC COMMITTEE, YOU ALSO OVERSEE THE DEVELOPMENT OF WOMEN SPORTS, WHAT EXCITING THINGS CAN WE LOOK FORWARD TO IN THE NEAR FUTURE?

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I am a member of the women’s committee at the Bahrain Olympic Committee. We look forward to dedicating spaces and facilities for women to play sports freely and at anytime they wish.

YOU ARE THE FIRST WOMAN ON BOARD THE UNION OF ARAB FOOTBALL ASSOCIATIONS, WAS IT INTIMIDATING ON YOUR PART?

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No, I felt like I was ready for the task. I have been involved in the management of women’s football for 15 years now and I have a very good understanding of the women football environment in different countries around

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the world. Each country has developed differently and faces different obstacles and have different levels of play but whether women football is well established in a country or not, the main struggles from the USA (number 1 ranked team in the world) to the last ranked teams in the world; the issues are the same: budget and recognition. The sport is not marketed very well and a lack of funding leads to decreased speeds of development.

WHAT ADVICE CAN YOU GIVE TO YOUNG WOMEN FOOTBALL PLAYERS AND ASPIRANTS?

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It’s a beautiful game and there are so many girls and women around the world who love to play. In Bahrain we have the national team for those who would want to represent their country in championships and matches around the world and those who would like to try out are welcome to approach the Bahrain Football Association.

Those who want to play more recreationally can join any of the 8 teams in the league.

The league is held every Wednesday from October to March at 7.30pm at the Bahrain Football Association grounds.

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NATION

Bahrain has a knack for football, and is consistently improving in its goals and players to score the perfect game.

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After the successful culmination of the Nasser9 Ramadan Football Championship, PowerUp had the opportunity to sit down with the SecretaryGeneral of the Bahrain Football Association Mr. Hassan Ismaeel Mohamed, to talk about the history, projects and the upcoming international AFC U-19 Championship that Bahrain will be hosting for the first time.

FOOTBALL IN BAHRAIN According to Mr. Mohamed, football is considered as the most popular and most played sport in Bahrain. It is governed by the Bahrain Football Association which was established in 1957.

The organization consists of the President, H.E. Sh. Ali Bin Khalifa Bin Ahmed Al Khalifa; the Vice President, the

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Board of Directors and nine executive members with the General Secretary. The Board of Directors sets the goals for the association which is then implemented by the

It begins with the Super Cup, between the winner of the league and the winner of the Al Hadi Club and the King’s Cup winner – Muharraq Club. It is then followed by

General Secretary heading side departments within the association.

Currently, the BFA has 19 club members and is the biggest association in Bahrain in terms of club membership.

They organize yearly events and leagues.

The football season usually starts from the end of August to May of the following year.

the Second Division League consisting of nine clubs and the First Division League with 10 clubs. The King’s Cup consists of 1st and 2nd Division and out of the six, three will qualify for the finals (three teams from the 1st Division and 10 teams from the 2nd Division). The BFA also organizes leagues while the national team is playing

out of the country. This is to ensure the rest of the teams are playing to provide continuity in training and skills development. Their main event is the Bahraini Premier League which is played on ahome and away basis wherein the winners of the league qualify for the AFC. The BFA also runs leagues and cups that covers, U19, U17, U15, and U13. Mr. Mohamed stressed the importance of these leagues. This is what they call the grassroots tournament where future players for the Bahrain National Team are being developed and selected.

The BFA also runs the women’s league under Shaikha Hussa K. Al Khalifa.

Mr. Mohammed said, “The BFA aspires for Shaikha Hussa to be a part of the AFC in the future as she has the capability for it.”

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GOAL 4 – Is called the Pilot Project which provides financial support for youth development where they can improve themselves in terms of training, lectures and camps. The BFA has submitted a detailed plan for the national team’s development in order to meet the requirements

THE BAHRAIN NATIONAL TEAM

The Bahrain National Football Team was established in 1951 and has joined FIFA in 1966. They nearly reached the World Cup Finals twice but have not been able to win the games.

However, in 2004 the team won the FIFA’s most improved team award.

Currently, the Bahrain

GOAL 5 – Is the Operations Building, where the Secretary General office is located, as well as operational and support activities. to get ready for the 2022 World Cup. The country has hosted the GCC Cup in 1970 and is intent on wining said competition in 2017.

GOAL PROJECTS SUPPORTED BY FIFA FIFA has supported Bahrain tremendously through funding 50 – 75% of the goal

“Bahrain National Team is gearing up to play more friendly and competitive games between GCC countries in order to get ready for the 2022 World Cup and it is looking to win the GCC Cup in 2017 ” National Team has no head coach and the BFA is actively searching for a new one. The next game for the National team will be on March 2017, a qualifying round for the AFC and December 2017.

The national team has been searching for under 19 and under 23 players to recruit and be part of the roster.

Since Bahrain has failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, the next step is to secure the country’s slot for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Bahrain is gearing up to play more friendly and competitive games between GCC countries in order

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projects. It is very ideal that all the developments of goal projects were built in the same area for ease of accessibility.

GOAL 1 - The headquarters, used by BOD offices, referees etc.

GOAL 2- Is the sports center which provides accomodation to players during matches and training camps.

GOA L 3 - Third project with FIFA is the 2 artificial fields out of the four fields in the premises. This is where under 19, 17, 15 and 13 youth plays.

GOAL 6 – It will provide support in the construction of changing rooms for the four artificial football fields.

This project is currently on the way.

The BFA aims to have a domed football stadium, however, financially, this will not be viable for Bahrain in the near future.

According to the BFA Secretary-General, most Asian countries only manage to get funding for three, to a maximum of four projects.

The BFA has managed to reach goal project 6 as the Bahrain Government fully supports and subsidizes the projects and developments which makes FIFA eager to continuously grant funding.

This is a great

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FOOTBALL LEAGUES AND CLUBS IN BAHRAIN BAHRAINI PREMIER LEAGUE 1. Riffa SC 2. Manama‎ SC 3. Hidd SC 4. Muharraq SC 5. Busaiteen Club 6. Hala SC 7. Malikiya SC 8. Al-Shabab Manama 9. Al-Najma Manama 10.Sitra CSC BAHRAINI SECOND DIVISION 1. East Riffa SC 2. Al-Bahrain Muharraq 3. Al-Ahli Manama 4. Al-Ittihad Manama 5. Budaiya SC 6. Isa Town SC 7. Qalali Club 8. Al-Ettifaqmaqaba 9. Al-Tadhamunburi

MAIN FOOTBALL EVENTS The BFA organizes leagues from August which is the start of their season and ends in May of the following year.

26th August – Super Cup 7th September – 2nd Division League which consists of 9 clubs 8th September – 1st Division League which is the main event in the calendar, 10 clubs King Cup – consists of 1st and 2nd Division BF Club – while the national day is playing out of the country, the rest of the teams are playing to provide continuity.

Home and Away League – 18 game matches

LEAGUES BAHRAIN UNDER 19 (U19) BAHRAIN UNDER 17 (U17) BAHRAIN UNDER 15 (U15) BAHRAIN UNDER 13(U13)

WOMEN’S LEAGUE FUTSAL LEAGUE AND CUP 2ND OF AUGUST BEACH SOCCER – 3RD WEEK OF JULY

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FIRST IN BAHRAIN

Bahrain will be hosting the 29th edition of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U19 Championship from 13th to 30th of October this year— the first time this will ever happen in the country.

fifth-placed team will also qualify for the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup. BFA has made all the ground works to ensure success of the competition in Bahrain. Last 30th of April, the AFC made the

“It is a great honor for Bahrain to be chosen as the host of the AFC tournament.

There was a lot of effort and work on the part of the government, the Ministries, and the BFA for two years to get this approval.

We hope to exceed the expectations and make the event a success”.

Mr. Hasan Ismail said, “It is a great honor for Bahrain to be chosen as the host of the AFC tournament.

There was a lot of effort and work on the part of the government, the Ministries, and the BFA for two years to get this approval.

We hope to exceed the expectations and make the event a success”.

The championship is held biennially for the football players under 19.

16 teams have qualified including Bahrain to compete for the spot to play in Korea DPR (PRK) for the World Cup. The top four teams of the final tournament will qualify for the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup in South Korea.

According to FIFA rules, if South Korea is among the top four teams, the

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draw at the Intercontinental Regency Bahrain to put the groupings together.

The AFC delegates visited Bahrain and met with the BFA several times to ensure all requirements like infrastructures, hotels and other facilities meets the AFC standard for the country to host the event.

It took Bahrain 2 years to get the approval of the AFC with several visits and inspections in between.

The BFA with the assistance of supporting committees like, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Interior, Bahrain Defense Force, Ministry of Youth and Sports and others will be working together to ensure the success of the tournament.

accomplishment for the BFA, as not all countries are able to do this. FIFA also supports Bahrain with training courses, 10 – 15 courses are sent every year with all the materials, instructions and accommodation expenses covered by them.

Mr. Hassan divulged that FIFA will support 211 member federations and provide USD 5 million in four years for each federation. The allocation will be given within the span of four years. Each member has to meet FIFA’s requirements in order to utilize the budget.

Mr. Hasan is very confident that the BFA would be able to meet all those requirements.

In addition to all those accomplishments, Mr. Hassan is proud to say that Bahrain is the 2nd top country in the world with regards to TMS or Transfer Players System.

Bahrain processes requests after only a three day period to transfer professional players internationally.

The TMS enables

the request and delivery of international transfer certificates (ITC) which authorizes players to participate in official matches for their new club.

All these projects show that football is a continuously growing sport in Bahrain with a lot of facilities where players can develop their skills. FIFA and the BFA, supported by the Government will continue to work hand in hand to promote the sport in the country. Look for football news in PowerUp monthly!

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MEET THE CLUB

BAHRAIN CYCLING COMMUNITY The Bahrain Cycling Community has evolved from a few riders who used to cycle for fun in Budaiya to a community that keeps young people active and community-oriented.

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he Bahrain Cycling team was founded on 10 April 2015 by an active cyclist named Fadhel Aladraj as a hobby. Later on, he realized that it could be a great way to achieve a healthy body not only for himself, but for others who also love biking. The cycling group spontaneously grew reaching more than 100 biker participants to date.

The bikers rolled down and gathered themselves every Friday from Bani Jamra going all the way to Manama Souq, then later on to other areas of Bahrain. They aim to raise an awareness and enthusiasm for cycle sports amongst Bahrain’s young people, which is catching on

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with their Instagram account having 3,000 followers (and counting!).

One of their main challenges is funding the weekly road tours that they make. The group has since developed organizational cadres to prepare actively for each weekly tour.

Approximately 100 participants around Bahrain from 12 to 56 years old, of various denominations and nationalities, join in on these weekly cycle tours.

The group has been supported by the Bahrain Cycling Federation, and Mr. Robert Hughes, owner of Skateshack Bahrain, Trek bicycle distributor and official sponsor of this group.

As a mentor and sponsor

for the group, Skateshack encourages cyclists to continue the cycling habit and serve the community by influencing others.

The group aims to make people realize the importance of cycling to health and its significance to each individual who participates in this activity. They also stress the importance of a natural sports routine that reduces the risk of obesity, heart diseases, and the objectives of combining entertainment and sports culture.

For more information: Skateshack Budaiya +973 1769 7176 www.skate-shack.com

DID YOU KNOW?

The Bahrain Cycling community has designed its own special gear to cycle more comfortably and to mark themselves as a special cycling group.

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THE HIGH FLYING HONZA

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On a coaching camp at Gravity Indoor Skydiving facility, we caught up with trainer Honza Turek to ask him some questions about skydiving.

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“ Gravity is one of the nicest facilities in the world not just for fliers but also for customers and spectators. It’s built like a theatre which is a perfect setup for a competition dive. “ Honza flying with Zoe Edwards at Gravity Indoor Skydiving

WHAT GOT YOU STARTED IN SKYDIVING? I started working as a tunnel instructor 5 years ago, I met a lot of friends and skydivers in the tunnel and I learned about skydiving outside. I took a course in Accelerated Free Fall training for a year and three years after, I’m a certified skydiver!

HOW DIFFERENT IS THE EXPERIENCE WHEN YOU’RE A TEACHER AS WHEN YOU’RE THE ONE FLYING? When you’re teaching, you have to take responsibility for your students because they trust you; make sure everything is safe and teach them the proper way of doing things. You need to feel what your student feels.

If you’re just flying, you can be creative. I like both, I like being a student too, learning how to get better. I study at the faculty of Physical Education and Sports in Prague, Chanels University,

YOU’VE TRAVELED THE WORLD TEACHING SKYDIVING, WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE LOCATIONS TO FLY? I like flying in Prague, Czech Republic because it’s a super

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beautiful city and it’s where I live. It’s also pretty cool here in Bahrain. I actually can’t say that I have a favorite venue.

I like all the tunnels because each tunnel has different stuff. The air is nice, or the city is beautiful, or the facility is great. I would love to travel and see all the tunnels in the world.

INSPIRATIONS?

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Ty Baird was my really good friend, I brought him into the tunnel. He started with me in Prague. Then he went about his own career. He was a really good flyer and a good person.

YOU SAID THAT TEACHING OTHERS HOW TO FLY IS YOUR LIFE. WHY DID YOU MAKE THIS YOUR MISSION?

I don’t think too much. We have a plan for the jump. And I just try to have a clear head.

I only hope that my canopy opens.

It’s a specific sport, adrenaline-filled, and quite challenging. You have to be 100% sure that this is what you want to do. Also, you want to try and go to the tunnels before heading to the sky. If you already have some experience in the tunnel, you don’t need to jump tandem. Have fun, that’s what skydiving is all about!

Honza is a chief instructor in Hurricane Factory in Prague.

I’ve been doing sports all my life. I studied in a sports school then a sports university. When I wanted to pursue a job, I knew I wanted to do something that is connected to sports. Then I had a chance to be a tunnel instructor, and for me this was something cool and new so I jumped into it.

WHAT’S THE CRAZIEST JUMP YOU’VE EVER DONE? In Dubai, when we jumped with six people and we did crazy formations with really fast flying. It was also awesome when I jumped with Ty, we did cool jumps when we were together.

WHO ARE YOUR SKYDIVE

WHAT ARE YOU MOST EXCITED ABOUT, EVERY TIME YOU JUMP?

WHAT DO YOU LOOK FORWARD TO IN SKYDIVING?

For more information: Gravity Indoor Skydiving Tel: +973 1310 0000 www.gravitybah.com

What I would like to do is to take the principles of dynamic flying that we learn in the tunnel to the sky. And then, I would like to get all my friends to try it with me.

HOW WOULD YOU RATE OUR INDOOR SKYDIVING FACILITY IN BAHRAIN? In my opinion, it’s one of the nicest facilities in the world not just for fliers but also for customers and spectators. It’s built like a theatre which is a perfect setup for a competition dive.

WHAT IS YOUR ADVICE TO BEGINNING

Ty Baird was considered one of the most dynamic and innovative fliers in the world. He died this year, but his memory lives on. We’re happy to have known you Ty!

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HUSSEIN GOES FOR PRO KHK-MMA trained Hussein Maki is within touching distance of his dream, to become a pro MMA fighter.

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his will be a significant feat for any Bahraini athlete, in a country with just a little over one million people in total. A lot rests on his shoulders. His family, his country, his team (he is the senior fighter and the role model) and above all, the expectations he has placed upon himself.

“I have dreamt of this as a child, to achieve greatness in

He took on a new challenge which was marathon running.

He was a strong runner who relished the road. This gave him the resolution to try out for the national team. But when he didn’t make the cut, he had to take a step back and re-evaluate things at home.

Hussein Maki’s brother went to Muay Thai classes and persuaded him to join a class with him. This was a turning

“We are training hard, day and night. We’re mentally and physically preparing this year to show the world we are ready to step up from amateur level to pro, sport. I believe it’s my destiny.

I expect to be a professional fighter soon, and I am going to prove it in Las Vegas.”

Hussein has reached this point through his perseverance, and mental strength, having endured an uncertain childhood, filled with disappointment and despair.

“Times were difficult during my early teens, when my family was really struggling to make ends meet. I played handball for seven years, from a very young age. I had hopes of being a handball hero, but I realized I wasn’t good enough and this was a disappointment.”

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point, as Maki thrived in this sport, which was physically demanding, but highly rewarding. The relentless training and hours of drills, sparring, strength and conditioning, would all be worth it when he competed in the ring against another man, on one-on-one unarmed combat.

“I won my first fight after six months of training and I realized then that I had something special, a gift, in this sport. I competed in a pro-Muay Thai fight in Thailand then I heard about an MMA tournament and thought I could go and win it with my Muay Thai skills.”

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Like so many fighters who try MMA for the first time, who only have one skill set, Maki had a rude awakening at the Al Academiya Amateur MMA TV show.

“I lost both my fights on the show! But this only served to motivate me more. I enjoyed the experience and really respected the Jiu-jitsu skills of the guys I fought with, so much so that I vowed to learn Jujitsu and become a wellrounded MMA fighter.”

Fast forward ten years, and now he has reason to believe that his dream could become a reality. He fought and beat international opposition at last year’s European Open Championship. He surprised everyone by winning a bronze medal and made everyone take notice of Bahrain. Now he is part of a gym, which is flourishing under the patronage of KHK-MMA’s founder, HH Shaikh Khalid Bin Hamad Al Khalifa. Champions of the past, and champions of the future are training at the gym, which is ran by former fighter and current CEO, Mohammed Shahid. Maki can sometimes watch former UFC World Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar and the undefeated Khabib Nurmagomedov train and believes that this environment can only serve to foster success.

“They are very inspiring people. We have everything we need here to achieve our goals, there are no excuses.

Top class facilities, amazing coaches and a company who are treating us amateurs as if we’re the most important people in the world.”

A Gold Medal hopeful, Hussein believes Bahrain is ready to shock the world at this year’s IMMAF Amateur World Championships.

He is one of the chosen six to compete at the event and he is confident that anyone writing off Bahrain’s chances will be doing so at their own risk.

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“We’re a small country but we will show that even a small dot on the map can produce world class athletes, and we will prove it this year at the worlds.”

“We are training hard, day and night. We’re mentally and physically preparing this year to show the world we are ready to step up from amateur level to pro,” Maki said.

KHK-MMA has an amateur and professional team, and the team philosophy is firmly rooted in developing fighters from the ground level up.

This organization aims to give their budding fighters the best opportunity for success through providing world class coaching, facilities and education.

Maki is just one of several Bahraini medal hopefuls at this year’s worlds, with two KHK fighters returning to Las Vegas after their disappointment last year: Abdulla Seena and Ali Ebrahimi. Maki believes that his teammates are returning with a real sense of purpose and belief this time around.

“They have a great chance for a medal because of their extremely skilled jiu-jitsu abilities, which are miles ahead of anyone else in the team,” he said. “I’m also definitely a fan of my brother Hassan Ayyad; he is well versed in Muay-Thai and Jujitsu. Watch out for him!”

According to Mohammed Shahid, Maki has been through the ups and downs of amateur MMA in a very short time. His presence at the IMMAF 2016 Championship along with the rest of the team marks the beginning of a new era for the Bahraini MMA scene.

He said: “This championship will be a winwin situation for Bahrain.

These athletes, no matter what happens will go home with their heads held high having done their country proud. The example they set,

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will be followed by the youth of Bahrain”.

Instead of discussing medals, Shahid has spoken of the characteristics they are developing in KHK’s fighters. They want to create role models for the kids of Bahrain; hard-working, disciplined athletes, who show all the qualities which are required in successful people.

The IMMAF Amateur World Championships will begin on July 5th, 2016 and takes place in Las Vegas.

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FITNESS

TOTAL BODY WORKOUT

Alaa Al Shaikh and Noor Al Hulaibi have started a new fitness concept in Bahrain under the name of FLASH (Fit Ladies Always Stay Healthy).

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he girls are certified as Master Trainers by the European Institute of Fitness in the U.K. Master Trainers are not just regular

fitness trainers. They are certified as motivational, nutrition and lifestyle coaches; working with two different fitness centers in Bahrain: LifeFit and Al

FITNESS TIPS STRETCHING Always start and end your workout with stretching.

If you don’t stretch, you open yourself up to injuries which can really damage your muscles. Apart from your flexibility, it has great influence on how supple you are you able to move.

CONTROL YOUR MIND When exercising, you want to see results and progress; learn to control your mind.

Your mind always fails first, not the body. The secret is to teach your mind to go further, with a “YES I CAN” attitude. Your body rarely gives up on you, it’s your mind that gives up first and takes over believing that your body can’t go further.

SHOCK YOUR BODY Doing the same exercise everyday will only make your muscles get used to it. Therefore you always need to shock your body by changing exercises or lifting heavier weights to increase your metabolism rate which results in burning more fat.

WEIGHT TRAINING Weight training will not make you bulky, bad nutrition will. Women do not have enough testosterone to build

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muscles like men, lifting heavy weights will burn the fat on top of your muscles giving you that toned look you are looking for.

ABS Working on your abs everyday will not give you that flat stomach you have always dreamed of and it will only make achieving abs harder, as your abdominal muscles will get used to it. Abs exercises do not directly burn fat from your midsection, what they do is help build muscle mass which is important for improving your core strength, balance and posture. If you’re looking for a six pack or a flat tummy, the best bet is using aerobic exercises (cardio) to burn away the layer of fat hiding in your abdominals and watch your food intake.

YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT Real food needs proper cooking and proper preparation. If you don’t take care of your body, where are you going to live?

Just because you are not sick does not mean you are healthy. You might be 20 years old but your organs can be 40 years old, so eat properly.

Nakheel Fitness.

Aside from being experts in different exercises and certified to work with specific population such as older adults who have diabetes, obesity, arthritis, osteoporosis, pregnancy and postpregnancy and adolescents; they are also specialized in postural retraining and corrective exercise including functional training for sports rehabilitation and back care.

Alaa Al Shaikh has had more than ten years experience in the fitness training industry.

The FLASH ladies are not only fitness trainers but Master Trainers specified to work with all ladies’ needs from the inside out. Adding to that, Noor is a Physiotherapist with six years of experience.

Flash targets all ladies in Bahrain but their mission is not to help ladies lose weight only, but also work with them to change from within; to love themselves from the inside and then work on the outside and finally, to introduce them to a healthy lifestyle rather than a diet with an expiration date.

Currently they are giving a new approach for fitness

classes in Bahrain as well as seminars. In addition, they have conducted a fitness and nutrition seminar for an Insurance Company with VIP clients last year at the Ritz Carlton.

Most ladies’ fitness centers here target weight loss “only” but they do not have the one stop place where they can get it all. Ladies usually join a gym and go separately to seek a nutritionist for their diet or join those food delivery companies. They do not have someone who is experienced in pushing and motivating them, this is why the FLASH team is different because it will be the one stop shop for all ladies who need to work from the inside out.

Watch out for their free motivational seminar open to all ladies sometime this year!

For more information: FLASH Bahrain @Flash_Bahrain www.flashbahrain.com

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Members of the Bahraini community who have made significant contributions to sports were honored at the Shaikh Isa Awards.

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eventy six of Bahrain’s most prominent sports officials were honored at the awards ceremony of Shaikh Isa bin Rashid Al Khalifa Award for Voluntary Work last June 5.

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nationally, regionally and continentally.

Sports candidates with top regional, continental and international posts over the past years received special awards at the Sofitel Hotel in Zallaq.

The awards ceremony was organized by the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) and the event was patronized

by 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 BOC President.

It was also attended by other top sports figures, including Supreme Council for Youth and Sports vicechairman and Bahrain Athletics Association president Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa and Shaikh Isa bin Rashid Al Khalifa.

Witnessed by high-ranking sports guests and invitees, this 90-minute function started with MBC Channel’s Arab famous sports programme presenter Mustafa Al Agha

welcoming the attendees.

Shaikh Nasser presented the awards to the candidates named for the evening.

Honorees included West Asian Athletics Federation president Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, FIFA vicepresident and AFC president Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, vice-president of Olympic Council of Asia for West Asia Shaikh Isa bin Rashid Al Khalifa and Arab Golf Federation president Shaikh Abdulla bin Salman Al Khalifa.

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LIST OF HONOREES: 1. Shaikh Khalid Bin Hamad Al Khalifa

(West Asian Athletics Federation President)

2. Shaikh Isa Bin Rashid Al Khalifa

(Olympic Council Of Asia Vice-President For West Asia)

3. Shaikh Abdulla Bin Salman Al Khalifa (Arab Golf Federation President)

4. Shaikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa

(Fifa Vice-President And Asian Football Confederation President)

5. Saleh Bin Isa Bin Hindi

(International Military Sports Council Member)

6. Shaikh Abdulrahman Bin Rashid Al Khalifa (Arab Volleyball Association President)

7. The Late Shaikh Abdulrahman Bin Faris Al Khalifa (Asian Volleyball Confederation President)

8. Shaikh Daij Bin Khalifa Al Khalifa

(Special Olympics Regional Advisory Council Chairman)

9. Shaikh Hamoud Bin Abdulla Al Khalifa (Arab Sports For All Federation President)

10. Shaikh Khalifa Bin Abdulla Al Khalifa

(Arab Maritime Sports Federation President)

11. Shaikha Hayat Bint Abdulaziz Al Khalifa

(Arab Table Tennis Federation First Vice-President)

12. Shaikh Ali Bin Abdulla Al Khalifa

(Asian Shooting Federation President)

13. Mohamed Al Moawda

(Asian Basketball Confederation Second Vice-Chairman)

14. Excellency Shaikh Sabah Bin Hamad Al Khalifa (Arab Handball Federation Second Vice-President)

15. Shaikh Ali Bin Mohammed Al Khalifa

(Arab Volleyball Confederation President)

16. Shaikh Ibrahim Bin Salman Al Khalifa

(Arab Fencing Federation First Vice-Chairman)

17. Shaikh Khalid Bin Abdulla Al Khalifa

(International Equestrian Federation First Vice-President)

18. Shaikh Talal Bin Mohammed Al Khalifa (West Asia Athletics Federation President)

19. Shaikh Khalid Bin Hamad Al Khalifa (Asian Cycling Federation Member)

20. Shaikh Ali Bin Khalifa Al Khalifa

(Asian Football Confederation Member)

21. Shaikh Abdullah Bin Rashid Al Khalifa

(International Federation Of Bodybuilders Vice-President)

22. Shaikh Mohammed Bin Salman Al Khalifa

(West Asian Taekwondo Federation Vice-President)

23. Mohammed Bin Ali Abul

24. Mohammed Jassim Hamada

(International Volleyball Federation Executive Vice President & Asian Volleyball Federation Vice-President)

25. Faisal Abdulwahab Swar

(Asian Swimming Federation Treasurer)

26. The Late Yusuf Ali Khaja

(Arab Squash Federation Vice-President)

27. Ali Bin Saqer Al Nuaimi

(Arab Golf Union Vice-President)

28. Abduljalil Mirza Asad (Asian Handball Federation Member)

29. Ahmed Ashour Al Kooheji

(Asian Basketball Federation Member)

30. Majid Sultan

(Sports For All Federation Executive Office Member)

31. Nasser Mohammed

(Arab Volleyball Confederation Member)

32. Mustafa Mohammed Ahmed

(Arab Golf Union Secretary General)

33. Dr. Abduljalil Al Ansari

(Arab And World Taekwondo Federations Member)

34. Ali Ahmed Bucheery

(Arab Handball Federation Board Member)

35. Mohamed Isa Abdulrahim

(International Sports For All Federation President)

36. Adel Abdulrahman Al Asomi

(Asian Basketball Federation First Vice-Chairman)

37. Abdulla Ahmed

(Arab Bowling Federation Vice-President)

38. Ahmed Al Thawadi

(Sports For Special Needs West Asian Executive Office Member)

39. Ali Isa Isaaqi

(Arab And Asian Handball Federations Member)

40. Dr. Tarek Ahmed Al Shaibani

(International Sports For All Federation Secretary-General)

41. Nizar Hashim Al Toblani

(Arab Billiards And Snooker Federation Member)

42. Fareed Taha Al Shehabi

(Asian Bowling Federation Board Member)

43. Isa Ismail Al Awadi

(Asian Motocross Federation Vice-President)

44. Jihad Hassan Khalfan

(Arab Volleyball Confederation Secretary-General)

45. Noaman Rashid Al Hassan

(Arab Maritime Sports Federation Secretary-General)

(Arab Handball Federation Member)

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MOTORING

CAR NEWS

REV UP

REV UP keeps you updated on all the latest car news, deals, and technology in and around the country.

THE FAMILY SUV THAT NEVER FORGETS: THE UPDATED LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT

The 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport is the car that never forgets thanks to the innovative integration of Tile’s advanced tracking app. The premium compact SUV is the first vehicle to incorporate this pioneering technology

in addition to enhanced new design, convenience and safety features.

The rush to work or the school run can often result in important items being left behind, but the new Discovery Sport is designed to make forgotten wallets and missing bags a thing of the past. The app uses Tile tags, tiny Bluetooth trackers that can be attached to important items and used to track their whereabouts using smartphone technology.

KANOO PAINT CENTRE HONOURED BY AXALTA MIDDLE EAST

Kanoo Paint Centre, a total solution provider for all automotive paint requirements, was recently honoured

by Axalta Middle East for being a dedicated CROMAX importer for the past five years. Axalta Coating Systems is a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings.

‘HYUNDAI B1G’ RAMADAN CAMPAIGN

First Motors, the exclusive distributor of Hyundai vehicles in the Kingdom of Bahrain, announced its SUV Week, whilst providing even better offers on its fabulous SUV range under the incredible new Ramadan Campaign.

This offer is inclusive of value-added services, such as free registration, insurance, life-time warranty, 2 years/40,000 kms Service Package in addition to attractive prices, an assured gift for every test drive as well as a BD50 Al Hayrat Gift Certificate on every vehicle purchase which also gives customers a chance to become a millionaire. This offer is valid until July 19.

BENTLEY BRINGS FIRST EDITION OF BENTAYGA IN THE GCC

The world’s most powerful and luxurious SUV can now be seen on the roads of the Middle East. Bentley Motors has made deliveries of its exclusive Bentayga SUV First Edition models to royal households and VIP customers across the region. The First Editions are restricted to just 608 cars globally. 608 is how many metric horsepower its 12-cylinder engine produces.

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RELIVING HISTORY A DESERT ADVENTURE

Ford recreates one of the most daring and ingenious of military strategies with the Ford Jordan adventure. PowerUp reporter, Andy Goodall had the chance to experience and recount this thrilling escapade.

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s a skydiver and helicopter enthusiast, I was always up for adventure; so when the invitation came to explore Jordan and test drive some Ford cars, I grabbed the chance. I had no idea what to expect, but I was sure that the team who dreamt of the Jordan trip and tacked the word “adventure” into it, would have some interesting ideas. I was ready to be fascinated, and Ford did not disappoint.

We touched down on Jordan on May 24 and landed on a pleasant 17 degree centigrade with an overcast slight drizzle. My initial thought on Amman was how green it was; lots of trees and rolling valleys with towns in contrast to the desert

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terrain of Bahrain. The drivers also seemed a lot more chilled out! We were given a welcome pack which included a data sim for Jordan that worked immediately The whole concept was to follow the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia, the revered military genius, as he made his way across the desert, taking the Red Sea city of Aqaba by surprise. Even then, his contingent used Ford vehicles (which goes to show what we’re dealing with here: history and experience).

There are actually archive footage that shows Lawrence driving a Ford Model T throughout the region. Ford provided 40,000 model T’s, used as ambulances, tanks, and transporters to the World War I effort.

THE ENDURANCE ATHLETE OF CARS William Dalrymple, famed author and historian and expert on T.E. Lawrence was our guide throughout the expedition. “Lawrence took great pride in his ability to endure the harshest of conditions for which the Bedouin are famous.

I’m thrilled to join Ford in recreating this incredible event—and even more so to be experiencing it from the comfort and style of a Ford SUV instead of by camelback”.

The site was visually stunning, I wished my eye as a photographer was trained enough so I can take pictures of the jawdropping scenery and the

tribesmen in their finery beside the gleaming new Ford vehicles. Thankfully, Rowland Scherman, who takes awesome photography of the Grammy awards was there, and it is his pictures that you see in this article.

With seven of the strongest SUV’s and trucks in its stable: The F-150, Ranger, Edge, Expedition, Explorer, Escape, and EcoSport; the seven nameplate convoy converged on the Seven Pillars Mountain in the otherworldly Wadi Rum desert, for which Lawrence’s “Seven Pillars of Wisdom” was named.

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DRIVEN BY POWER It’s a pleasurable assignment for us journalists, but I was sure that ordinary cars would have been battered by this experience. “What better way to demonstrate the capability and performance of Ford’s trucks and utility vehicles, than recreating the historic march to Aqaba,” says Jim Benitende, president of Ford Middle East and Africa.

Where T.E. Lawrence and the Arab army rode two months through the desert to take Aqaba by surprise, we did it in only a few hours, with tenfold more horsepower, off-road capability, comfortable seating and storage for all passengers, individual climate controls and a host of other great technologies that made driving enjoyable and easy. I’ll definitely cherish the memories for a long, long time.

It’s always great to drive a car in places where you never thought you can go with a car, and to have the strength and power underneath you like with the Ford cars, wow! I had a fantastic time, and this is what I think of the cars.

THE F-150 Ford is America’s bestselling vehicle for the past 39 years. The F-150 is my personal favorite! It’s too big for the English roads but perfect for the Middle East and Africa. It’s big, powerful, and good for throwing your gear in the back with lots of room for gadgets, and even a motorbike if you want to.

THE EDGE The Edge has active noise control with intelligent allwheel drive adaptive steering

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and a hands-free tailgate which I think will be nice for the family.

even more innovations and driver assist technologies which is great for techie kids.

THE RANGER

THE EXPEDITION

Comfort meets capability with the new Ford Ranger pick-up. I like that it’s available in several body-options from single and double cab to the Wildtrak version. This is one of the top-selling vehicles in South Africa.

I like the space and performance of the Expedition. It can hold up to eight passengers and as much water and supplies as a small army would need to cross the Wadi Rum desert.

Something to keep in mind if you plan to be the next Lawrence of Arabia.

THE EXPLORER This is Ford’s signature SUV and is designed for adventure seeking families. Now it has

THE ESCAPE I like the sleek design of

the Escape. The nice thing about this car is you can kick the tailgate to open the cargo area. Great, time-saving idea!

THE ECOSPORT This is the most sophisticated of the cars with a very cosmopolitan and contemporary feel. I think this is more suited to the big cities and metropolis of the world as it will instantly give you a cool factor.

I had so much fun with this trip and look forward to my next motoring adventure!

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ahrain International Circuit (BIC) Chief Executive Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa said that it makes him proud to see Bahraini marshals and race officials showcasing the best of Bahraini motorsport at new Formula One events around the world. Baku is not the first time Bahrain is assisting in the organisation of a new Grand Prix, and Shaikh Salman said that it is a reflection of the Bahrainis’ ability to successfully stage world-class international events.

Shaikh Salman added that Bahrain has come a long

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way from the very first time it hosted Formula One in 2004 to today, but each year there has always been a high level of success. This is illustrated by the many distinctions Bahrain has received over the years, including the Best Organised Grand Prix award in year one.

Formula One Group Chief Executive Bernie Ecclestone shared Shaikh Salman’s sentiments. He said that Bahrain is known for the high level of efficiency and professionalism in the organisation and management of international motor racing events.

Ecclestone added that the

Bahrainis’ selection for Baku was the right choice, as their assistance ensured the grand success of the city’s inaugural Formula One event.

Formula One Race Director Charlie Whiting also had some positive feedback on the Bahraini officials’ work.

Speaking after a marshals’ briefing, Whiting was quoted as saying: “They are doing a really good job, we’re very pleased with how things are going.”

A total of 250 officials from Bahrain, including 160 marshals, assisted over the weekend in Baku. The Bahraini marshals mentored their local counterparts and

took up key positions during the three days of racing.

Also amongst the Bahraini delegation in Baku were Bahrain Motor Federation (BMF) President and Commission Internationale de Karting President Shaikh Abdulla bin Isa Al Khalifa and BIC Chairman of the Board Aref Rahimi.

The 2016 Formula 1 Grand Prix of Europe marked the eighth round of this year’s FIA Formula One World Championship. The race was being held for the first time since 2012, but it was also the first time in Baku, which is a street circuit.

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TRAVEL FITNESS

FITNESS, VACATION, OR FIT VACATION? Summer getaways are inevitable when the urge for wanderlust takes hold, but that does not mean that your long-chased fitness goals should be abandoned. Here are some tips by Fitness First experts to stay fit while you travel.

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e all know that exercise is a great moodbooster, so why leave them behind when you are out of town? Pack your work-out plans with you when you go on vacation!

The ability to adapt to different surroundings and still fit in the essential workout regime is what really defines a fitness enthusiast. Whether you have access to a gym or not, there’s always something you can do to stay fit whilst on holiday. If you are on a beach vacation; jog on sandy shores, the unstable surface forces you to engage the muscles in your lower body more than when you run on a treadmill or pavement. Your room itself can double up as a mini-gym: try Chair Squats, Push-ups, and even crunches, all of which can be done in the comfort of your hotel room.

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It is good to remind yourself that you will not be able to keep up with your complete exercise routine, so whatever you are able to manage is better than nothing at all.

CARRY-ON EXERCISE

If you have space in your luggage, why not squeeze in a jump-rope and resistance bands? You can often use familiar strength training moves with resistance bands, which means you don’t need to learn a complicated new routine. For instance, resistance bands can replace the weights you use for a biceps curl, or can increase the intensity of your push-ups.

Use the jump rope for cardio, skip for 5 minutes every morning to get your heart pumping and ready for your day. Pack your pedometer and aim for 10,000 steps a day when you are sightseeing or hiking. Rent a bike and tour

the sites, just 20 minutes of leisurely cycling will burn 100 calories.

POOL TIME

Pools also provide ample opportunity for a full-body workout whilst you enjoy your time out with your family, aim to swim up and down the pool non-stop for around 15 minutes every day. Then of course, there are simple ab workouts such as planks, burpees, and yoga that you can do with minimal or no equipment.

DIET

Traveling can also pose a major threat to your fitness diet. Whilst it is easy to overindulge, try to focus on clean foods like fresh fruits and veggies which also cool the body. Stick with lean, grilled meats and fish instead of rich red meats. It’s a good idea to focus on foods that

are higher in protein and lower in calories such as Greek yoghurt and or eggs for breakfast, quinoa and salads for lunch, and chicken breast or yellowfin tuna for dinner. Remember to stay hydrated and try to drink at least two litres of water daily.

Opting for fresh juices and health drinks over fizzy drinks will always do more good to your body but don’t overdo the fruit juices as the high acidity content can cause an upset stomach.

Regardless of your fitness goals and daily routine, it is fairly easy to maintain a sensible diet and fit in a quick workout even when vacationing.

So long and happy traveling!

Don’t forget to have fun.

For more information: Fitness First Bahrain www.fitnessfirst-me.com/ bahrain

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Check out some cool places to go this summer and keep updated on our PowerUp website.

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SUMMER

SPORTS DESTINATIONS

Summer is the time to try some new sports. Check out all the things you can do here and in the GCC.

HORSE-RIDING AT TWIN PALMS RIDING SCHOOL Twin Palms Riding School is open to everybody whether you are riding for the first time or wish to compete in show jumping and dressage competitions. They have ponies and horses to suit any need or ability as well as two shaded riding arenas. Twin Palms pride themselves on their riders who range from two to 60+ years old validating the fact that you are never too young or too old to start horse riding. Plus, they have British and European instructors who are always on hand to advise and assist.

For more information:

GO-KARTING AT THE BIC

Twin Palms Riding Centre +973 3968 7755

Go-karting at Bahrain’s Formula 1 racetrack is a great way to see the circuit.

Arrive & Drive sessions are available for kids (minimum height 120 cm) and adults (13+) using different types of karts. Helmets, racing suits, gloves, and balaclavas will be provided by BIC. Once geared up, the track coordinator will take you through a safety briefing and explain how to operate the karts safely.

For more information: Bahrain International Karting Circuit +973 1745 1745

SAILING AT THE BAHRAIN YACHT CLUB The Bahrain Yacht Club’s mission is to bring together and build a community for those who share a passion for watersports. It was established over 50 years ago and has been in Sitra since 1977.

Whether you are a seasoned seadog or just keen to get your feet wet, they offer a great range of training facilities and services to meet your requirements. A members only beach, you can be taken in at a discounted rate if you know a member.

For more information: The Bahrain Yacht Club +973 1770 0677

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SCUBA DIVING IN THE ARABIAN GULF The Arabian Gulf is the perfect place to learn to scuba dive. Although dive sites are not as spectacular as those in the Red Sea and Thailand, the local environment is conducive to teaching youths who wish to do fairly shallow dives and build up their confidence. A parent/ guardian is required to accompany all children between the ages of 10-12. Thereafter, the child may be accompanied by a diving instructor.

For more information: The Palms Beach Hotel & Spa Kuwait +965 563 7503

CAR RACING AT THE AMATEUR CAR AND MOTORBIKE ASSOCIATION The Amateur Car and Motorbike Association holds car races year round and every Thursday, where the Association holds fast car races. The entrance fee is one Kuwaiti dinar. Not bad!

CAVING IN OMAN Oman abounds with many caves of different sizes, topography, and ruggedness.

Some of these caves can be accessed by a group of amateurs like Muqal Cave in Ash Sharqiyah region. Others need considerable effort, training, experience, and specialized equipment. The most famous cave in Oman is the Al Hoota cave located at the foot of Jebel Shams of Al Hamra. It has one of the largest cave systems in the world.

BOATING IN QANTAB BEACH, OMAN Go in the evening to take a boat ride through Qantab Beach and see the water changing color as it goes deeper. You could also walk up the cliff to witness a spectacular sunset. Qantab is also a beautiful area for swimming; isolated but beautiful. Situated between mountains, it is a green place that will get you relaxed.

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DESTINATIONS

HIKING IN UMM AL DARAJ, SAUDI A few kilometers north of Old Al Ula, Umm Al Daraj (Mother of Steps) is worth a detour. Climbing the hill reveals three red sandstone- religious structures, a former Lihyanite sacrificial altar, and some beautiful Lihyanite inscriptions. Ancient petroglyphs—depicting people and camels—graffiti the site. From the top of the steps there are stunning views over the wadi. You’ll need a guide to get there, but you’ll enjoy the sunset view.

WALK ON A TOUR ORGANIZED BY THE GENERAL DIRECTORY FOR CULTURE AND TOURISM IN JEDDAH The General Directory for Culture and Tourism in Jeddah organizes an excellent “lecture and walking tour” of Jeddah’s history and architecture at 9:00 every Thursday, meeting at Naseef house. To book a place, email or call them.

For more information: Naseef House +966 2 647 2280

MOTORBIKE IN DUBAI If you fancy a ride in the desert, Al Ramool hires out motorbikes, desert bikes, and 4 x 4’s. The most popular choice is the Suzuki 90cc or for children, the Yamaha. Go for an early evening ride to escape the heat of the sun For more information: Al Ramool Motorcycle +971 (0) 50 453 4401

CRUISE IN A LUXURY YACHT FROM DUBAI MARINA Journey on Dubai’s most exotic luxury yacht tour, on a beautiful and majestic 50 foot yacht. Charter her for 3 hours and enjoy the most attractive views and landmarks of Dubai, with a professional and friendly hospitality team who can gift you with some unforgettable moments in Dubai’s waters.

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GETAWAYS

EID GETAWAYS With a potential 4-5 days of Eid vacation upon us, it’s time to plan for that perfect break before going back to the daily grind.

IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR

IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR

IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR

STREET MARKETS AND COLONIAL ARCHITECTURE

SOUQS AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES

HISTORY AND SHOPPING

GO TO: SALALAH, OMAN

GO TO: BISHKEK, KRYGSTAN

GO TO: ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT

What’s in there: Salalah is historically famous for its frankincense trade. There are also plenty of things to see such as Sultan Qaboos’ palace and the Al-Hisn and Haffa souqs. Furthermore, there are some impressive archaeological sites (Al Baleed Site is UNESCO World Heritage listed), which provides a really interesting insight into the region’s history

Bishkek is originally a caravan stop along the Silk Road through the Tian Shan range. Though the city is relatively young, it has sites of interest dating to prehistoric times, Greco-Buddhist period, Central Asian khanates, and the Soviet influence. There is also the Osh bazaar, where you can find almost anything under the sun.

WHERE TO STAY:

WHERE TO STAY:

CROWNE PLAZA RESORT TEL: +968 2323 8000

HOTEL EVROPA TEL: +996 312 431 994

What’s in there: As you’ll guess from it’s name, Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great (in 331 BC). Visit the Graeco- Roman museum to find out more about its classic past, or simply wander the streets and marvel at the architecture.

WHERE TO STAY: GRAND ROYAL, ALEX HOTEL TEL: +203 488 111

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CLEANSE YOUR

LIVER

With all the processed and fried foods that we eat, our liver is taking the brunt of the damage. Here are some foods that can stimulate the liver’s natural ability to clean toxic waste from the body. Be sure to stock up.

TOMATOES Tomatoes have abundant amounts of glutatathione, which are great liver detoxifiers. As a side effect, lycopene in tomatoes will protect against breast, skin, and lung cancer. Terrific!

WALNUTS Walnuts are packed with Omega-3 fatty acids, glutathione, and the amino acid Arginine, all of which enhance the liver’s cleansing powers, and in particular help to rid your body of excess ammonia.

BEETS

AVOCADOS This nutrient-dense super food helps the body produce glutathione, a compound that is necessary for the liver to cleanse harmful toxins.

Rich in anti-oxidants, beet greens contain over 1300 milligrams of potassium per cup. Beets also naturally cleanse the gall bladder and improve bile flow.

LEAFY GREEN VEGETABLES These contain certain chlorophylls that have the ability to absorb toxins that contaminate your body from the environment. They also help to deal with various chemicals, heavy metals and pesticides that find their way into your body system.

GARLIC

LEMON JUICE The juice of half a lemon in hot water first thing in the morning is a time-honoured way to start the day, and is an excellent wake-up call for the liver. The sourness of lemons triggers nerve and hormone activation to the liver and digestive system.

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GRAPEFRUIT

TURMERIC

Another source of the liver cleansing glutathione, it’s also high in Vitamin C and antioxidants, which boost the production of liver detoxification enzymes and increase the natural cleansing process of the liver.

This is the liver’s favorite spice. Try adding it to a stew or vegetable dish for an instant liver pick-me-up.

Turmeric helps boost liver detox, by assisting enzymes that actively flush out dietary carcinogens

Garlic is rich in allicin and selenium, two powerhouse nutrients for your liver.They act in cleansing and nourishing the entire body, especially the blood. Selenium is a naturally detoxifying mineral and allicin helps ward off immune system invaders, which lighten the load on your liver. Garlic also activates enzymes in the liver which helps with overall digestion and flushing out toxins. www.powerup-mag.com

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HEALTHY DINING

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Our 100% pomegranate juice is unparalleled! Just one cup of this delicious juice offers plenty of vitamins and minerals including fiber, protein, vitamin K, vitamin C and more.

Pomegranate juice has also been proven to reduce blood pressure as well as reduce the risk for certain cancers. Don’t miss out on this sweet and hydrating beverage!

Our avocado smoothie is as creamy as it is delicious. The smoothie is very low in sugar and has no cholesterol. On the other hand, it is filled with calcium, dietary fiber and vitamins B12 and E. Be sure to order your smoothie as either a meal replacement or a healthy dessert!

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HEALTH

PERFORMANCE NUTRITION STRATEGIES

MOHAMMED SAAD Sports Nutritionist at Tamayoz.bh

AS AN ATHLETE, HOW DO YOU MASTER YOUR FITNESS AND NUTRITION WHILE FASTING? MOHAMMED SAAD GIVES US SOME TIPS.

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here are two main strategies that athletes should be focusing on which are, the 3T’s strategy “Total of food, Type of food, and Time of food”, as well as the 3R’s strategy “Rebuild, Refuel, and Rehydrate”.

By mastering these skills, performance and recovery will be on its top level even in Ramadan.

TOTAL OF FOOD consuming exactly what the body needs of its caloric intake to keep the body working on its optimal level, by consuming enough calories from proteins, carbohydrates, and fats through the day. In Ramadan the time of consuming food is very short (<9 hours), it is very important for athletes to do their best to consume enough food within this short period by dividing the intake through 3-4 meals (which can be consumed every 2-2.5 hours). It is not necessary to be whole food, it can be done as smoothies or drinks just to ease the process of digestion, and have the ability to consume more food soon.

TYPE OF FOOD food types are differentiated between proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.

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the day to maintain or improve muscle mass, also to consume enough carbohydrates for energy needs of the performance, as well as healthy fats intake for better performance adaptations and health.

TIME OF FOOD timing of food is very critical for athletes, as it improves recovery time, and increases energy level demanded by the performance. So in Ramadan it is critical for athletes to consume enough food prior to the exercise, as well as directly post exercise, and as mentioned above to have 3-4 meals through the <9 hours of the day.

The last strategy is the 3Rs, very simple:

REBUILD by consuming enough amount of proteins,

REFUEL by getting enough amount of carbohydrates,

REHYDRATE by drinking enough liquids throughout the day, and avoid drinking too much water at once, specially prior to dawn. Divide it throughout the day, prior, during, and after your exercise, and monitor your hydration status by the color of your urine, the lighter it is the more hydrated your body is. www.powerup-mag.com

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

HAIR RESTORATION THE NATURAL WAY

A full head of hair is an enviable asset as well as being a sign of youth and attractiveness. Thankfully, modern science has found ways to help balding people get back their looks— and locks. Read on to find the hair raising adventures of our patient at Los Angeles Doctor’s Hair Restoration Medical Center (LAD HAIR) Bahrain.

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ne of the main questions asked during a consultation with a hair doctor is “Can my hair grow back to its former length and fullness”?

The answer will of course depend upon the amount of baldness, quality of remaining hair, genetics, and the length of treatment. Still hair restoration is one way to bring back the confidence and the appeal of youth. Many patients who have done the cosmetic procedure feel like they have been given a new lease on life.

Basically, hair transplantation moves hair you already have, to fill in an area with little or no hair. Lad Hair Bahrain, where this feature was born, uses the most advanced methods, which are Food and

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Drug Approved, for hair loss treatment and hair transplant surgery. The aim is to mimic Mother Nature and create for the patient, a natural-looking and feeling spot of hair.

Dr. Tahsin Waheb was kind enough to divulge some of the techniques that he used to provide successful results.

The first step was to determine our patient’s baldness pattern according to the Norwood and Ludwig Scale (see chart).

As per the scale, our patient was on Level II of hair loss.

Following this determination, his before photos were taken and then the back of his head, from the middle of the ears down was shaven. The doctor said that this part of the head was the part where the hair follicles are very strong and never fall off. So, the follicles

Drawing the new hairline

Extracting hair follicles to be transplanted to the bald part.

The donor area is shaved and this where hair follicles will be collected.

from this part of the head will be extracted and transferred to the bald side.

Before extraction, the patient was given local anesthesia to numb the pain of extraction. Finally, the extraction took place.

This was a grueling nine hour process that involved painstakingly extracting each of the follicles on the back of the patient’s head and transplanting it to the hairline.

The scabs that formed on the first day after the treatment fell off after the fifth day and now our patient is waiting for his hair to grow back. Of course, this procedure takes about six months to fully complete.

Watch this page every month to know what has happened to our patient’s hair. You can also ask questions to our hair doctor and it will be answered on this page.

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TAKE THE TRIP TO

HAPPINESS

While our physical health is often important to us, our mental health often takes a backseat in priorities. This season, treat yourself and your loved ones to a trip to the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happiest countries, and who knows, their cheerfulness might rub off on you too!

Meet Ohood Al Roumi, UAEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new Minister of State for Happiness. Her job seeks to extend the work of UAE leaders by keeping people happy.

FINLAND

Must try: Finnish sauna!

Happiness Stats: Ranked among countries with the Highest Quality of Life. Ranked among the Most Peaceful Countries in the World. Ranks no. 3 in education and entrepreneurship. Finnish people ranked their country highly in freedom from corruption and freedom in living the life they choose. Finish people are ranked as some of the most content people in the world.

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NORWAY

Must-see: The Northern lights and the Midnight sun!

Happiness Stats: Ranks above average in most quality of life dimensions such as well-being, jobs and earnings, housing, work-life balance, environmental quality, civic engagement, social connections, health status, and personal security in countless studies. Norway, one of the richest countries in the world has a per capita income of $54,000 and ranks first in social capital and second in safety and security. Norwegians enjoy unusually high social benefits and early retirement age. They also have a good work-life balance—their average workweek is only 34 hours. Norway has clean air, low-pollution and close proximity to nature, including fjords, mountains, islands, seashore and lakes.

ICELAND Happiness Stats: Tops the United Nation’s Development Programme (UNDP’s), Human Development Index Rankings in terms of health, wealth, and education. This is the country where people buy the most books; where the life expectancy is the highest for men.

It’s the only country in NATO with no armed forces (they were banned 700 years ago). Plus Iceland has crystalpure air and hot water delivered to all Icelandic households straight from the earth’s volcanic bowels.

NEW ZEALAND Happiness Stats: Ranks no. 2 in governance, education, and personal freedoms No country ranks higher in tolerance for immigrants. NZ also reflects a high life expectancy and high levels of experienced well- being.

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AUSTRIA Happiness Stats: More than 90% of Austrians are happy with their ability to choose the course of their lives.

Austrians reflect a high life expectancy and high levels of experienced well- being.

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FITNESS

RANIA GAMAL Dubai-based fitness guru

THE ROAD TO

FITNESS DUBAI-BASED FITNESS GURU RANIA GAMAL’S SWEET SIX TIPS TO AVOID DIABETES AND OBESITY

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ubai-based fitness guru, model and TV presenter Rania Gamal vows to fight diabetes and obesity which are 2 of the top killer diseases in the GCC through six healthy tips that might direct anyone to a path of healthy lifestyle.

“Every time people ask me for my secret in keeping in shape and being healthy, I always tell them that I was not born like this, I also gained weight before and it made me feel, not only less confident, but weaker. I felt like it’s hard for me to walk upstairs or I easily get weary walking in the mall but those excess pounds and fats that I had before have given me the inspiration to live healthily and fight obesity that can be the cause of diabetes and many other diseases” Rania said.

Below are Rania’s sweet six tips to avoid diabetes and obesity.

SURROUND YOURSELF WITH GOOD INFLUENCERS It would be easier to find the road to fitness if you surround yourself with people who encourage you to be fit and healthy. If your friends are asking you to eat junk food, then you should be the one to be able to influence them to eat healthy. A piece of chocolate or ice cream is fine as long as it’s taken into moderation such as once or twice a

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month but should never become a habit and it will be more beneficial if all your friends are on the same boat and have the same goals as you do.

FORGET ABOUT SUGAR One of the most important thing about diet is understanding sugar. Sugar is not a natural sweetener, it is crystallized and often bleached white. Technically speaking, sugar means sucrose, a combination of 2 monosaccharides called glucose and fructose. Since the birth of sugar in the United Kingdom in 1099, the rate of chronic and avoidable metabolic conditions like obesity, diabetes and heart disease has climbed steadily. If you are craving to sweeten your coffee or tea, it is much better to use honey.

EXERCISE IN ANY WAY POSSIBLE We might give many terrible excuses on why we cannot go to gym but there will never be a valid reason not to exercise. In the morning, you can do even a 30-minute walk before you go to work or in the afternoon, try some stretching during your break time. In the evening ask your partner or a friend to jog around your village or tune in to hundreds of work out videos on Youtube, that you can do at home and you can easily imitate.

WATER IS THE ANSWER

Our body is made up of around 60% water and even though you have heard this many times, water is a pivotal part of your nutrition. It is the only drink that will help you dissolve chemicals in your body including toxins and it also increases your metabolism. Water provides the brain with oxygen to perform at its finest.

FIBRE IS YOUR FRIEND FOREVER Fibre will help you normalize your bowel movement and will lower your cholesterol levels. A high-fibre whole grain intake is also connected to lowering rates of stroke, high blood pressure, breast cancer and type 2 diabetes.

DO NOT SIT DOWN AFTER A MEAL There are many people who sit down after a meal or worse they eat while they watch a TV series for three hours and they think it is a small issue. It is a habit that affects both your heart and your weight as the stomach is compressed between the lower part of the body and the top. This will create extra pressure in the heart as it is in the centre of the chest and might also affect its circulation.

This will help relax the gallbladder and the liver, aid in digestion and diminish pressure to the heart.

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ASTHMA

HEALTH & SAFETY TIPS

TO SURVIVE THE SANDSTORM SEASON

BY MOHAMED SAMIR

Asthma awareness is crucial when living in the GCC, especially when we live in a climate which has significant environmental triggers such as sandstorms.

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everal studies conducted in the Arabian Peninsula countries with a high rate of sandstorms, confirmed the increased prevalence of asthma in those countries.[1] It was also reported that sandstorms frequently cause adverse health effects on the respiratory function and just 15 minutes exposure to smallersize sandstorm dust particles have a greater potential for asthma[2]. Asthma requires long term treatment; however it can be managed if precaution is taken to reduce the severity of the symptoms.

Knowing how to control your asthma during sandstorms, can provide asthmatics with a better quality of life.

Mohamed Samir, Regional Medical Director at Munidpharma shares with us six health and safety tips to survive this sandstorm season:

STAY INDOORS Stay indoors as much as possible during sandstorms and keep windows and doors closed. Reduce exposure to common allergens during the

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sandstorms that may provoke asthmatic attacks.

CHECK WEATHER AND POLLUTION FORECASTS It is recommended that asthmatics regularly check daily weather and air quality reports, especially during the sandstorm season. Tuning in to your local weather station can help you plan ahead and manage daily activities.

CLEAN AIR CONDITIONER VENTS Living in a hot climate country means we are indoors more often and use airconditioning regularly. Dust collection in air conditioning vents can be a harmful trigger if not cleaned and checked regularly. Air conditioning units need to be regularly maintained and cleaned every six months to avoid accumulation of dust in ducts and vents.

USE AN AIR-PURIFIER

suffer the most. An air purifier can help reduce indoor pollution and help you breathe better. Although air purifiers are by no means a cure for asthma, they help to remove the allergens and particles which can trigger symptoms by directing air through a filter. If you are asthmatic, an air purifier can help you breathe more easily by improving indoor air quality.

CONSIDER WEARING A FACE MASK IF YOUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;RE OUTDOORS Consider wearing a medical face mask or use a wet towel during sandstorms to prevent inhaling the dust particles.

Do not forget to regularly change face masks.

STAY HYDRATED Fluids, especially water are just as important during sandstorms. Remember to keep hydrated or even spray water on face and eyes if you come in direct contact with dust.

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BEAT THE HEAT Trilife finds ways for athletes to keep their body in top condition throughout the hot summer.

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ith Ramadan behind us, athletes across the GCC are revved up and ready to put some good training in. However with the ever increasing heat, timing could be better. So we find ourselves in a constant quest to beat the heat! We believe that training through the hottest of days is not as impossible as some may think. Exercising in the peak of summer has become very taboo, so allow us to take you through some tips that we consider summer training gems.

“How?” So here we go…

Indoor trainers, more commonly referred to as turbo trainers, are probably

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everyone will get an equal the most effective way to and manageable workout. beat the heat. They allow us On the other hand, if to continue training in the you decide to hit the road comfort of our air-conditioned in the heat, you can also homes with the luxuries of try and make it a bit more TV and water-on-tap. The comfortable with things like other benefit is that turbo Camelback sessions tend to be a very We believe that training insulated bottles or structured and high through the hottest of hydration backpacks. quality form days is not as impossible After all, we of training. do agree that TriLife hosts as some may think. there is no weekly BYOT substitute for (Bring Your miles on the road. However, Own Trainer) sessions, where we highly recommend that all are welcome. Bring your you avoid going out between own trainer and allow us to 10am and 3pm as these are help you through an hour considered the most harmful long training session. It is so hours of the day and will most much fun and designed in likely just cause damage. such a way that no matter Always remember that what fitness level you are at,

exerting yourself in the heat means that you are expelling more energy than usual. So it only makes sense to take more precautions that usual.

Making use of things like insulated Camelbak bottles means that you can keep your water much colder for much longer. This will quench your thirst and hydrate your body more effectively. Using a hydration backpack from Compressport or Camelbak means that you can carry more liquids on you. A useful tip would be to fill your hydration pack with water allowing you to fill your bottles with an electrolyte or carbohydrate drink. Another useful tip to beat the heat is to remove the bladder from the hydration pack once full of

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TRI-GEAR

water and freeze it overnight.

The heat from your back and the sun will slowly melt the water providing you with cold drinking water throughout your session.

Now, possibly the most important aspect to beating the heat is nutrition. It’s always best to consult your local nutritionist for a personally customised and accurate dietary plan, but here are the basics. There are 4 main groups to consider when training. Carbohydrates – like glucose – for a fast release energy source, fats for a slow release energy source, protein for muscle recovery and then water for hydration.

What you put in, is what you get out.

When we sweat we lose water, electrolytes and salt, eventually resulting in cramps and body failure.

So this should be your top priority. Then solid foods and carbohydrates are next. It is often difficult to consume

enough calories through whole foods while training and this is why brands like GU and High5 produce complex and compact energy sources like gels and protein bars. Although we do not recommend that you consume large amounts of these products on a regular basis, they are practical and highly effective during high intensity training sessions and racing. They allow you to consume large amounts of calories and energy without consuming a large volume of food. But never underestimate the need for proper food while training.

You still need to keep the hunger at bay. So consider high fibre and high vitamin items like bananas, dates and raisins. Our beat the heat tip would be to consume high quality energy rather than high quantity energy.

The last beat the heat tip from TriLife would be to pay attention to your clothing

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choices. Yes, looking like a pro means that you are half way there. But there is more to a cycling kit than fancy socks and funky tops.

Adding layers onto your body will always heat you up. But because exercising in ‘the nick’ is frowned upon in most countries, we suggest you choose wisely. We need to consider colour, fabric, and fit. Although slimming and flattering, try and avoid the darker colours. Dark colours attract heat and will increase your body temperature, making you sweat more and expend more energy.

Try and avoid really tight fitting clothing. We know you want to be aero and all of that, but we also want you to stay conscious on your bike. A looser fit means that your clothing will catch more air, and ultimately stay cooler and dryer. It will also keep that layer off your skin allowing your skin to breathe better. Then, some brands

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like Castelli, make summer kits that are specifically designed to keep you as cool as possible. For example, the Castelli Inferno kit uses a very thin material (almost transparent) on the top and actually has tiny holes down the side of the pants to allow extra breathing room for your legs. Compressport also has an Ultralight range of socks that are extremely thin, allowing maximum breathability for your feet. You can also make use of items like thin white summer arm sleeves from Castelli to keep the sun off your arms and Compressport headbands to keep the sweat out of your eyes.

There is more to training in the heat than just getting out there and suffering it out. Hey, you might even enjoy it.

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Hyperfree is the answer to a new way of life based on wellness and fitness, where being cool goes hand in hand with being comfortable. With Hyperfree, Replay means not only to dress people but to enhance their movements.

The increasing closeness between athletic and leisure-wear requires more and more comfort in clothing.This is why Hyperfree is ultralight, made of natural fibers which make it the smoothest denim in the world with an amazing inner and outer feeling.

Hyperfree is also 100% elastic with a +35% improved freedom of motion compared to the best previous products in the class.

Hyperfree is available in 4 cuts for women and 3 cuts for men.

Women’s style offer a skinny model, a slim low crotch cut, a boyfit and a boyfit jogging model; Men’s style offer a slim, a jogging low crotch cut and a slim low crotch style. Every model come in a variety of washes.

Hyperfree has hit stores already. In addition to selling retail at standalone the Replay store in The Dubai Mall, the jeans are be available on the online shop For more information: www.replayjeans.com

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Ebony Wood Rims The brow line clubmaster sunglass style is unmistakable with its thick upper frame and slim lower one. This look gives its wearer an aura of confidence and style.

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Zebra Wood The Lennon-inspired circle lens and frame boast artistic taste and confidence. These shades bring the 80â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s back but in high-quality natural wood, which in this case is unique zebra wood.

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SNEAKERS

TRAILBLAZERS Dress your feet in style and comfort with these all-occasion sneakers.

LCS ICONIC 90’S TRAINERS A modern take on the classic running shoes with exceptional technical qualities, these models are on trend and perfect for summer. True to Le Coq Sportif’s DNA, the shoes are comfortable and lightweight with added support from the heel.

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LE COQ SPORTIF R900 PARISROUBAIX Created in 1896 by Theodore Vienne, ParisRoubaix is one of the oldest cycling races in the world. To celebrate this special anniversary; Le Coq Sportif has designed the ParisRoubaix men’s sneakers from premium materials such as nubuck, perforated at the base to give a subtly elegant look.

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This style is only available in The Level Shoe District, Dubai Mall.

These retro and comfortable sneakers are simply something one cannot go wrong with. Light weight in its design these trainers are made with a great attention to material and detail.The Dynactif cushioning provide a system that is designed to give maximum impact absorption at the heel which transfers energy to the front of the foot. Worn anywhere with anything, Le Coq Sportif caters to the woman needing comfort while being on the go. The brand’s original designs engineered for increased breathability and performance makes the sneaker an elegant style statement that’s grounded in sport’s technicality and precision.

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APPS TO TRY It might be Ramadan season, but you can still sneak in some 10-15 minute workouts despite the heat. Check out the following apps that will help you do just that.

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FITNET Fitnet is the workout app for people who can’t carve out the time to go to the gym. The app features an abundance of five-and-seven minute targeted workouts, so you don’t have to sacrifice time with your friends and family to achieve your fitness goals. Plus, the app uses your phone’s camera for a whole new kind of selfie—this one measures how closely you follow the moves shown on the screen.

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NIKE+ TRAINING CLUB Nike + Training Club comes with all the things you’d expect from a topnotch fitness app: workouts designed by professional trainers and athletes, customizable fitness programs: workouts designed by professional trainers and athletes, customizable fitness programs, sharing capabilities to compare your progress with others, and a totally sleek interface.

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POCKET YOGA Practice yoga, anytime, anywhere with Pocket Yoga.

With a database containing illustrations, descriptions, and benefits for more than 200 poses. This app has something for yogis of all ages, genders, and skill levels. Track your progress with an ongoing log of all your yoga practices, and unlock “new” environments as you progress in your health journey. To give you even more peace of mind, all poses and practices are designed by experienced yoga instructors.

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Sunday, Nov 7

RUNKEEPER: GPS RUNNING TRACKER Runkeeper uses GPS to map your runs, while logging the speed and distance run. Users set goals, then get audio distance and time updates during the run. There’s great music integration—you can listen to your favorite playlist and switch tracks within the app.

It shows a variety of real-time information and is compatible with the Apple watch.

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SPORTS, HEALTH AND FITNESS LISTINGS

SPORTS, HEALTH AND FITNESS

LISTINGS

If we don’t take care of our bodies, where will we live? Our body is our temple, and the place where our spirits are nurtured. Take care of it by making an effort to include fitness in your daily regime. Here are some ideas to get you started.

At the Bahrain Riding School Saar

Horse Riding Try out the sport of kings in the many different stables located around the island.

Al Salam Horse Riding School Location: Maqaba, Manama Tel: +973 3968 7755 Awali Riding Club Location: Bapco Club, Awali Tel: +973 17756525

SPORTS LISTINGS Badminton A round or two of shuttlecock is sure to make the stress go away, and is a great way to reunite with friends. Try it here.

Bapco Badminton Club Location: Awali Tel: +973 17753666 The Indian Club Location: Zubara Avenue, Manama Tel: +973 17253157

Board Games Who says board games are not sports? Scrabble, chess, and monopoly are pretty awesome games.

Bahrain Board Game Club Location: Bapco Club, Awali Tel: +973 39461889

Bowling Another popular sport in this island, a game of nine or ten-pins is a perfect way to punctuate a great weekend.

Awali Bowling Center Location: Bapco Club, Awali Tel: +973 17753666 Bahrain Bowling Association Location: Manama Tel: +973 17822077 Busheri Bowling Center Location: Diplomatic Area Tel: +973 17292313 Dana Bowling Centre Location: Jidhafs Tel: +973 1755 8500 Funland Bowling Centre Location: Al Fateh Highway Tel: +973 17292313 Magic Planet Location: Bahrain City Centre, Seef District Tel: +973 1774 9499

Bahrain Riding Club Location: Barbar Village Tel: +973 17690448 Ozone Entertainment Centre Location: Sitra Mall Tel: +973 1774 9499

Basketball Football isn’t the only sport islanders and expats are crazy about in Bahrain. Basketball too, has legions of fans.

Bahrain Basketball Association Location: Manama Tel: +973 17741010

Dilmun Club Stables Location: Saar Tel: +973 17693766 Shakhoora Riding Center Location: Manama Tel: +973 17591103 Twin Palms Riding Centre Location: Maqaba, Manama Tel: +973 3968 7755 Muharraq Horse Riding School Location: Muharraq Tel: +973 39858770

EZ Fit Sports Complex Location: Budaiya Tel: +973 17692378 FCBG SBP Bahrain Pinoy Basketball Sports League www.facebook.com/ FcbgSbpBahrainPinoyBasketball Muharraq Club Location: Muharraq Tel: +973 1767 0133

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G R AV I T Y I N D O O R S K Y D I V I N G Experience the feeling of weightlessness and practice your skydiving moves at the country’s first 50 foot windtunnel!

Find out more on www.gravitybah.com | Tel. No. 13 10 00 00

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Sports, Health and Fitness Ice Skating Funland – Relive your childhood days and dreams of being an ice skater in the only ice skating rink in Bahrain.

Location: Al Fateh Highway Tel: +973 17292313

Martial Arts There are many schools of martial arts in the world, and you can try Brazilian jiu-jitsu, karate, muay thai, boxing, and other kinds of self-defense.

Bahrain Aikido Academy Location: Somerset Hotel, Juffair Tel: +973 36413111

A ride with David Plese -- Zallaq

Cricket

Though most of Bahrain’s cricketeers use the island’s vast, abandoned parking lots, you can also do some cricket here.

Awali Cricket Club Location: Awali Tel: +973 17756959 Awan Cricket Club Location: Rasha Plaza Blg., Manama Tel: +973 3358 4869

TriLife Location: Zallaq Tel: +973 77333777

Tekkers Football Academy Location: RCSI, Busaiteen Tel: +973 37709010

Football

Winners Football Center Location: Isa Town Tel: +973 17442434

Football has many permutations and rugby football is one of them. Learn how to be the next David Beckham in these schools.

Arabian Celts GAA Location: Rugby Club, Janabiyah Website: www.arabiancelts.com

SLC Grounds Location: Riffa Tel: +973 17276134

Arsenal Soccer Shool Bahrain Location: Almoayyed Tower, Seef Tel: +973 17561615

Cycling

Bahrain Rugby Football Club Location: Janabiyah Tel: +973 17695809

Cycling is an awesome way to tone your glutes and get fit. Start your routine in any of these clubs.

Muharraq Club Location: Riffa Tel: +973 17750777

Bahrain Triathlon Club Location: Rugby Club Tel: +973 39943539

Riffa Sports Club Location: Riffa Website: http://riffa-club.com

Awali Golf Club Location: Awali Tel: +973 17756770 The Royal Golf Club Location: Riffa Tel: +973 17750777

Goju Karate Club Location: Um Al Hassam Tel: +973 39659510 Japan Karate Association Location: Budaiya Tel: +973 38449994 Reza’s Martial Art Center Location: Road 2848, Block 528, Building 1588 Al Alawi Palms, Barbar Tel: +973 17694646

Super Soccer Academy Location: Isa Town & Amwaj Tel: +973 39833933

Pinoy Mountain Bikers Location: Zallaq Tel: +973 17660956

Sparta Sports Academy of St Christopher Location: Rugby Club, Janabiyah Website: www.arabiancelts.com

Skate Shack Location: Budaiya Tel: +973 17697176

The Football Academy Bahrain Location: Al-Mazrowiah, Riffa Tel: +973 77300000

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Golfers are said to live long, healthy lives. Pick up that club and get your way to the grounds.

Bahrain MMA Location: Tubli Tel: +973 17611909

Isa Town Football Club Location: Isa Town Tel: +973 17442434

Awali Wheelers Location: Zallaq Tel: +973 17660956

Bahrain Cycling Association Location: Manama Tel: +973 17660956

Golf

Bahrain Karate Center Location: Saar Tel: +973 38449994

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LISTINGS Running If you jog for even 10 minutes a day, you’ll be less stressed, have higher metabolism, and start to lose weight. But don’t jog alone!

Join these people for heartpumping fun!

Bahrain Road Runners Location: Manama Tel: +973 33095515 Website: ems.bahrainroadrunners.com Bahrain Triathlon Club Location: Rugby Club Tel: +973 39943539 Bahrain Hash House Harriers Tel: +973 17862620 Website: www.bahrainhash.com Bahrain Round Table Location: Um Al Hassam Website: http://brt1.net/ Saar Social Runners Location: Saar Tel: +973 39542723

Snookers Bring your entourage and get ready for a night of entertainment! Snookers and billiards are a lot of fun in Bahrain.

Bahrain Billiards and Snooker Federation Location: Mahooz, Manama

Sports, Health and Fitness Motor Sports The Bahrain International Circuit is world-famous for F1 races, but its not the only place to try motor sports. Check out these other places.

Bahran International Circuit Location: Sakhir Tel: +973 17450000 Bahran International Karting Circuit Location: Sakhir Tel: +973 17451745 Bahrain Motorcycle Club Location: Manama Tel: +973 17542004 Bahrain Motor Federation Location: Sakhir Tel: +973 17452000 Circuit Racing Club Location: Sakhir Tel: +973 17452000 EK Kanoo Racing Location: Manama Website: www.ekanooracing. com Motorsport Marshals Club (MMC) Website: www.mmcbh.com

Watersports

Tel: +973 17714737

Since Bahrain is an island destination, watersports abound here.

Jimmy’s Snookers & Billiard Club Location: Mahooz, Manama Tel: +973 17716147

Al Bander Resort Location: Riffa Tel: +973 17701201

Tennis

Amwaj Marina Location: Amwaj, Muharraq Tel: +973 16011160

This club partners with the GOYS to discover raw diamonds in the tennis field and train them to become elite players.

Bahrain Yacht Club Location: Sitra Tel: +973 17700677

Bahrain Tennis Association Location: Mahooz, Manama Tel: +973 17687236

Bahrain Sailing Club Location: Zallaq Tel: +973 1783 6078 Coral Bay Bahrain Location: Al Fateh, Manama Tel: +973 17312700 Durrat Marina Yacht Club Location: Durrat Al Bahrain Tel: +973 77700777

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*These are only some of the numerous sports clubs in Bahrain. We will continue next issue. If you want to include your club in the listings, or in our sports club feature, do drop us a line at editorial@power-up.mag.com.

Shousha Gym Location: Hidd Tel: +973 7710 7706 Tribal Fitness Location: Budaiya Tel: +973 39473710 Olympia Gym Location: Zayed Town Tel: +973 17782782 Oxygen Gym Location: Budaiya Tel: +973 17616165 Profiles Fitness Center Location: Mahooz Tel: +973 17727766 Jetskiing at Sofitel Thalassa Sea and Spa Bahrain.

Hawar Island Location: Hawar Island Tel: +973 17312700

Zallaq Sailing Club Location: Manama Tel: +973 17632102

Paddle Sports Location: Manama Tel: +973 34195125 Scuba Master Location: Um Al Hassam Tel: +973 17292154 Skate Shack Location: Budaiya Tel: +973 17697176 The Yacht Club Location: Sitra Tel: +973 17312700 Art Rotana Location: Amwaj Island Tel: +973 16000111 Sofitel Location: Zallaq Tel: +973 17636363

FITNESS LISTINGS Gyms & Fitness Centres Start the new year right with a gym membership! Sign up to any of these fitness studios.

Al Ghossaibi & Ghassan Gym Location: Manama Tel: 17695911 Ahmed’s Predator Studio Location: Jannusan Tel: +973 33042202 Fitness First Manama Tel: +973 17695911 Juffair Tel: +973

Riffa Tel: +973 Blacksmith Gym Location: Tubli Tel: +973 17695911 Crossfit BlackSmith Location: Hamala Tel: +973 6663 2222 CrossFit Delmon Location: Al Nakheel Tel: +973 39533130 / 36755499 Curves Location: Saar Tel: +973 17691496

Profiles Fitness Center Location: Adliya Tel: 17727766 World Beat Fitness Center & Café Location: Saar Tel: +973 17612576

Spa & Health Clubs

Step into any of these spas for a rejuvenating experience.

Bodyline Sports and Spa Location: Saar Tel: 17793932

Equilibre Gym, Spa & Salon Location: Manama Tel: +973 77066033

Coral Spa Location: Al Fateh Highway Tel: +973 17313131

Fitness Tower Location: Al Safir, Juffair Tel: +973 17813815

Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Location: Manama Tel: +973 1711 5000

FIT Gym & Spa Location: Sehla Tel: +973 77017711

The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Location: Seef District Tel: +973 1758 0000

JFC Fitness Center Location: Manama Tel: +973 77072220

Reborn Spa at Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa Location: Seef District Tel: +973 1711 1999

Reps Fitness Studio Location: Sehla Tel: +973 77377348

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SwissBell Hotel Location: Seef District Tel: +973 17211133

Dream Body Centre Location: Sanabis Tel: +973 17582982

My Gym Location: Seef Tel: +973 1756566

Yoga at Art Rotana

So Fit Gym Location: Sofitel, Zallaq Tel: +973 17636394

Sparadise Spa & Salon Location: Shaikh Hamad Causeway Tel: +973 17313131

Profiles Fitness Centre Location: Mahooz, Adliya

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Sports, Health and Fitness Pineapple Spa Location: Adliya Tel: +973 17712000

HEALTH & WELLNESS Hospitals Hospitals We often show our car more love and respect than we do ourselves. Do yourself and your loved ones a favor, make an appointment with your dentist and doctor today. Here are a few places to check out Aster Medical Centre Bahrain Location: Gudaibiyah Tel: 973 1771 1811 Al Hilal Hospital Location: Muharraq Tel: +973 17344199 Al Kindi Specialised Hospital Location: Tel: +973 17240444 American Mission Hospital Location: Manama Tel: +973 17177711 Awali Hospital Location: Awali Tel: +973 753333

Bahrain Specialist Hospital Location: Juffair Tel: +973 17812000 German Orthopedic Hospital Location: Salmaniya Tel: +973 17239988 Salmaniya Medical Hospital Location: Salmaniya, Manama Tel: +973 17288888 Ibn Al Nafees hospital Location: Mahooz Tel: +97317828282 International Hospital of Bahrain Location: Jidhafs Tel: +973 17598222 International Medical City Hospital Location: Riffa Tel: +973 490006 Kims Bahrain Medical Center Location: Umm Al Hassam Tel: +973 17822123 King Hamad University Hospital Location: Muharraq Tel: +973 17444444 Middle East Medical Centre (MEM) Location: Muharraq Tel: +973 17239329 Royal Bahrain Hospital Location: Salmaniya Tel: +973 17246800

Ceram Dental Center Location: Maqsha Tel: +973 17131123 Dr Haifa Eye Hospital Location: Bu ghazal Tel: +973 17252574 Dr Tariq Hospital Location: Mahooz Tel: +973 17822822 German Skin Care Centre Location: Zinj Tel: +973 17722696 Gulf Dental Speciality Hospital Location: Mahooz Tel: +973 17741444 Gulf Diabetes Specialist Centre Location: Salmaniya Tel: +973 17239329 Haffadh Specialised Dental Hospital Location: Suwayfiyah Tel: +973 17722696 Lad Hair Restoration Location: Mahooz Tel: +973 17820920 Marafie Skin Care & Laser Clinic Location: Sanabis & Busaiteen Tel: +973 17585373 Noor Specialist Hospital Location: Manama Tel: +973 17260001

Bahrain Defence Force Hospital Location: Riffa Tel: +973 17766666

Clinics & Spelialised Centers

Seef Dental Clinic Location: Seef District Tel: +973 17587991

Bahrain International Hospital Location: Tel: +973 17598222

Dental health is linked to heart health. Take care of your heart and teeth by visiting a dentist.

Smile Dental Clinic Location: Zinj Tel: +973 17400899

InterContinental Regency Bahrain Location: Manama Tel: +973 1722 7777 Dessange Location: Adliya Tel: +973 1722 7777 Curves Novotel Al Dana Resort Location: Muharraq Tel:17298430 Gulf Hotel’s Health and Recreation Club Location: Adliya Tel: 17726184 Lei Garden Skin Care Location: Adliya Tel: +973 17290008

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