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BAHRAIN AND SPORTS INFLUENCING THE GCC AND THE WORLD

I strongly believe that an efficient physical education programme equips people with vital qualities, such as leadership, perseverance, social and moral character, self-esteem, commitment to teamwork, and problem-solving and organisational abilities.

In today’s most challenging environment, such skill helps individuals to succeed in life, and that brings prosperity to the nation. We are always on the lookout for ways of improving facilities and practices for physical education. One example of this is that I feel we should develop a more holistic physical education policy to be implemented right from the early school stages. Possibilities for implementing such a policy are being explored. Essential life skills are so often the outcome of an effective physical education. In fact, sports have been proven to raise

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Sports can be a powerful tool to promote the holistic growth and development of the youth. In Bahrain, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, we are dedicated to providing all sorts of opportunities for our young people as far as sports is concerned.

IQ in addition to building confidence and teaching kids about managing emotions, such as self-control.

Sports help children to learn hard work, patience, persistence, and how to respond positively to setbacks and failures. Most importantly, sports helps a child to prepare to take on the many challenges that life has to offer and emerge victorious like a champion. Sports is an important part of the culture of the Gulf countries, especially endurance horse riding and show jumping, which has an immense traditional value, although we must not forget that there are other sports and sporting events that boast a rich history for us.

I welcome PowerUp’s continued support in all areas of sports. I hope that more and more people will support local teams and sporting initiatives in their communities; educating the youth on the benefits of healthy living and a healthy lifestyle.

PowerUp is a good source of information to get you started.

HH Shaikh Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth & Sports, President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee

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BEYOND SPORTS...

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PowerUp Magazine is back! Our September 2019 issue is all about what PowerUp envisioned to be from the very beginning - a magazine that promotes a lifestyle of wellness beyond sports. From this month onwards this will be our guiding force behind the magazine plus you will see more of our presence online as we go full speed ahead with our digital platforms!

We begin with celebrating the success of Brave 24: London where the sport of mixed martial arts was promoted and celebrated. We also highlight the success of our local athletes across the globe with a special mention of May Al-Haji’s strong finish at the IRONMAN Hamburg in spite of her injuries. And of course, how can we not talk about the Wimbledon Finals and the exciting finish of the ICC World Cricket World Cup! Staying true to our hopes of being a regional sports magazine, we share with you sports and motoring news and updates from across the region.

You will also find the latest in sport fashion and experts tips from health professionals to help everybody with their fitness journey.

Let’s keep fighting for our fitness!

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Cool Yoga Poses To Beat The Heat

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Luxurious Retreat

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Well-Being Not An Overnight Project

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The First Bahrain Regulatory Conference

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Warriors CleanUp

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Summer Camps - Promoting Child Health

Sports News

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Cricket At It’s Best

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AI In Sports

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You Can Never Keep Me Down (Interview with May Al Haji)

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Back to School Sports Safety

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Bahrain And UAE Sweeps Podium

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PBBL Camaraderie On The Basketball Court

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Karting - Fun And Adrenaline Infused

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Tottenham Hotspur Wins The Audi Cup 2019

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Clash of Titans - The Gentlemen’s Singles Final

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Battle of the Femme - The Ladies’ Single Final

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Promoting a lifestyle of wellness beyond sports

MIGHTY MAY

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“Never say never because limits, like fears, are often just an illusion.”

SALWA EID TRIUMPHED AT THE IAAF DIAMOND LEAGUE’S 400M RACE

Michael Jordan (NBA’s greatest all-time player, Michael Jordan won six titles with the Chicago Bull)

“When you’ve got something to prove, there’s nothing greater than a challenge.”

Terry Bradshaw (American former football quarterback in the National Football League)

Bahrain’s Salwa Eid Naser was last night crowned champion of the women’s 400 metres in the prestigious International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) Diamond League Salwa defended her crown after winning her race in the Weltklasse Zurich athletics meeting in Switzerland. It was her fifth triumph on this year s

Diamond League series and it came in the penultimate round of the highly regarded IAAF competition.

Salwa had also previously won her 400m races in the Diamond League meets in Shanghai, Rome, Rabat and Lausanne.

Meanwhile, compatriots Winfred Yavi and Birhanu Balew had solid performances. Winfred was seventh in the women’s

3,000m steeplechase, and Balew came 10th in the men’s 5,000m.

HH Shaikh Khalid expressed his pride at Eid’s win which adds to the series of accomplishments achieved in the “Golden Era”, underscoring that this victory onfirms the su essful strategy being implemented by the Bahrain Athletics Association.

FIRST ARAB TO PARTICIPATE IN DRIFT MASTERS

“If you can’t outplay them, outwork them.”

Ben Hogan (American professional golfer. One of the greatest players in the history of the game.)

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Ahmad Daham is gearing up for a summer of international participation, making history in the process. he fi e time iddle ast drift champion is currently taking part in the 2019 edition of the renowned Drift Masters European Championship.

Considered the “Champions League of professional drifting”, this year’s competition sees 42 drivers from 18 countries compete over six rounds, hosted in

different locations across Europe, battling it out for a coveted top three position.

And the 32-year-old Red Bull athlete – who is already a Guinness World Record holder – is creating more history by becoming the very

first rab to parti ipate in Drift Masters .

Additionally, the UAEbased Jordanian is also the only participant from outside of Europe to take part in the distinguished event.

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BAHRAIN FOOTBALL TEAM WINS WAFF CHAMPIONSHIP 2019 Bahrain have emerged as the champions of West Asia as they defeated hosts ra in the final of the WAFF Championship 2019 at the Karbala Sports City last August. n a tightly ontested final in front of a full capacity home crowd, Bahrain broke the Iraqi hearts with a solitary strike from Isa Moosa Ali in the 39th minute to their maiden West Asian regional title.

Bahrain are sixth different winner of the competition which began in 2000 and just concluded its ninth edition in Iraq. After going

down towards the later stages of the first half, re o Katanec’s men searched desperately for an equaliser in the reminder of the game.

But the Bahrain defence stood strong and gave the hosts little to work with as they held on for a fourth consecutive clean sheet in the tournament.

Bahrainis had defeated Jordan and Kuwait by 1-0 scorelines while holding Saudi Arabia to a goalless draw in the group stages while Iraq had recorded three wins and a draw in their group as they progressed to the final ahead of alestine, Yemen, Lebanon and Syria.

KUMAIL PERFOMS AT DE BERGEN SHOWJUMPING CHAMPIONSHIP Bahraini athletes Kumail Al Malah and Mohammed Radhi achieved positive results in the De Bergen Showjumping Championship held in the Netherlands.

The event witnessed wide participation, featuring 101 showjumpers from across the orld l alah finished 14th in the 115-120cm class.

It’s worth noting that the Bahrainis are being coached

by Bahraini national coach Sayed Adnan Al Alawi.

BAHRAIN’S BID IN 2022 WORLD CUP MATCHES POOLED WITH IRAQ, IRAN, HONG KONG AND CAMBODIA Bahrain was pooled alongside Iraq, Iran, Hong Kong and Cambodia in Group C for Round Two of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The draw, conducted by FIFA Director of Competitions Christian Unger and Australian legend Tim Cahill, was held on the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur, the headquarters of the Asian Football Confederation, the AFC said.

Saudi Arabia, one of the sian teams that ualified for the 2018 Russia World Cup, will face Uzbekistan, Palestine, Yemen and Singapore in Group D.

South Korea and North Korea will face off after they were drawn in Group H alongside Lebanon, Turkmenistan and Sri Lanka.

Japan, Asia’s best performers in the 2018 FIFA World Cup where they were defeated by Belgium in the Round of 16, were drawn in Group F with Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Myanmar and Mongolia.

Australia, which became the re ord fifth sian team at a World Cup Finals after going through the InterContinental Playoff to earn a berth in Russia 2018, will go up against Jordan, Chinese

Taipei, Kuwait and Nepal in Group B. China, the host for the AFC Asian Cup 2023, will have to navigate past Syria, Philippines, Maldives and Guam in Group A their bid for a second appearance in the FIFA World Cup Finals.

In Group G, ASEAN rivals Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia were all drawn together, with the United Arab Emirates completing the cast.

Qatar, the host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, were drawn in Group E alongside Bangladesh, Oman, India

and Afghanistan in their bid to defend the AFC Asian Cup they won in the UAE in February.

The eight group winners and four best runners-up will advance to the AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Finals and the final round of ualifying for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

However, should Qatar win their group, the seven other group inners and fi e best second-placed sides will ad an e to the final round of qualifying for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the AFC said in its statement.

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CRICKET

CRICKET AT ITS BEST A REVIEW OF ICC CRICKET WORLD CUP 2019

By Dushan Kanchana

After 48 matches of nail biting, heart stopping, action-filled excitement, host country England was crowned as the new World Champions of One Day International cricket format. This world cup will be remembered as one of the best in the 44 years’ history of the tournament for many reasons.

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he hosts, England and Wales’ preparations were so good until bad weather hit the tournament. Some believed that the rain affected the final result but at the end of the day, the tournament favourite won the orld up his year s tournament format was also changed. All ten teams played against ea h other the top four played in the semi finals ngland played against ndia hile Ne ealand play against ustralia with England and New Zealand inning to get through to the finals

THE GREATEST GAME EVER PLAYED “The most ridiculous game of cricket to ha e e er been played,” os uttler (England WK) said, almost lost for words.

England won the Cricket World Cup for the first time in history, beating Ne ealand by a tiebrea er of boundaries scored after the match was tied after regulation play and again

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following the first Super Over in the tournament s history ngland s i et eeper os uttler ran artin uptill off to the last ball of the Super Over as the New Zealand opener scrambled back for a second run that would ha e earned the la aps their first world title. oth teams s ored after the regulation 50 overs per side, with ngland hitting off the last o er — including a six made up of two runs follo ed by an a idental four deflected off the bat of the diving en to es to tie Ne ealand s New Zealand ended up as a runner again in both back to back orld ups hey did, ho e er, in the hearts of cricket fans all around the orld f ri et is a gentleman s game, la aps are the gods of that hey ha e maintained the spirit of cricket to its high standards.

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FINAL VERDICT This Cricket World Cup also bid farewell to some of the world class ri eters li e hris ayle , ahendra ingh honi N , asith alinga , mran ahir Hashim Amla (SA). One thing for ertain is that e en though they ha e retired from ne ay ri et, they ill al ays li e in the hearts of the fans.

weather. Tournament officials did not allo ate extra days of first round matches which affected the tournament results without a doubt.

Current cricket rules also posed problems in the final. Even the best umpires were faced with difficulties. inally, the tournament stru ture should onsider losely ho this tournament was handled and organised before finalising the World cup.

here are ertainly a fe things to note before the in ndia eryone is affe ted by the weather! We saw a number of matches called off due to bad

Overall, it was a memorable tournament for players and spectators alike. The final game will be espe ially remembered by all

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CRICKET

“To me and to the team, and e erybody ho has been involved over the last four years, it means absolutely e erything he planning, the hard work, dedication, commitment and a little bit of lu really did get us over the line. t s been an absolutely in redible ourney for e erybody around the ountry and around the world who has followed us and supported us. A big than you to all t s been phenomenal ”, said oin organ, ngland s aptain

THE BEST PLAYERS AT THE ICC CRICKET WORLD CUP 2019 The ICC World Cup 2019 has seen the top 10 teams in the world fought out for glory over 48 matches. The top batsmen and bowlers in world put in their best in ensuring their team gets past the challenging group stage and make their way into the knock-outs. Here is the list of the top players from the tournament.

Player of the Tournament

KANE WILLIAMSON (NZ) BEST BATSMAN

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Rohit Sharma INDIA

David Warner AUS

Shakib Al Hasan BDESH

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647 RUNS

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BEST IMAGINE PLAYERS

BEST BOWLERS Alex Carey (AUS)

Lockie Ferguson (NZ)

Mitchell Starc AUS

Lockie Ferguson Mustafizur Rahman BDESH NZ

27 WICKETS 21 WICKETS 20 WICKETS Jasprit Bumrah (IND)

BEST ALL-ROUNDERS Shaheen Shah Afridi (PAK)

Shakib Al Hasan Mohammad Nabi BANGLADESH AFGHANISTAN

Imad Wasim PAKISTAN

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AI

IN SPORTS Dubai Sports Council announces ‘Artificial Intelligence in Sports’ conference

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ubai Sports Council have announ ed the region s first e er onferen e on artifi ial intelligence (AI) in the global sports industry will be held in Dubai on October 14-15, 2019 in the emirate’s iconic World Trade Centre. he ubai rtifi ial ntelligen e in Sports (DAIS) conference and exhibition is being held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, and it underlines the UAE’s position

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as the number one ranking country in the Arab world in terms of promoting artifi ial intelligen e based technologies.

The DAIS conference & exhibition will unveil and showcase the technologies and organisations that are leading the field and sho ing impressi e results with the integration of AI in sports. In extensi e trialling, artifi ial intelligen e has been shown to improve athletic performance, interpret big data to provide astonishingly insightful player/ team selections and even prevent up to 65% of long-term cognitive dysfunction due to concussions.

Off the pitch, AI is already proving its capacity to augment fan engagement and participation, increase revenues, reduce operational costs and improve valuations of players and teams, among its many appli ations and benefits i en that many teams and sports will target promising young talent from an early age, AI allows sporting management to compile and assess precise data on movement, injury potential, tactical play, speed and many other metrics in order to more accurately predict which talent will rise to the top, and therefore minimise the investment risk and maximise performance. rtifi ial intelligen e is also able to

capture a 360-degree view of every face, movement and action in a sporting event, with machine learning tech to produce realistic journalistic reports and videos and provide real-time reporting as the action happens.

The DAIS Sports Council conference initiative will provide the most complete picture yet, all under one roof, of the scope of AI’s ability to enhance every facet of the global sports industry.

Under the spotlight of an unprecedented level of international sports industry and media attention, the two-day DAIS conference & exhibition is bringing together the world’s largest gathering of stakeholders for AI and machine learning in sport, including:

• Heads of sporting federations & associations

• Major investors in AI technology • Sports industry management & stakeholders

• Team doctors, physios and performance managers

• The world’s best minds and

experts in AI and machine learning technologies for the sports industry

The two days of educational and networking opportunities at DAIS are expected to attract global sports industry prime-movers and decision-makers, AI ministers, investors in AI technologies, international sporting stars and the academic minds developing the next generation of AI for the future of sports.

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YOU CAN NEVER KEEP ME DOWN

By Dr. Shk. Saqer Al Khalifa

MAY AL HAJI’S ROAD TO GLORY AT IRONMAN HAMBURG

While talent and skills are important for getting ahead, grit is the biggest predictor of how successful you’ll ultimately be according to research.

n the late 90’s, I was feeling down while driving my 2-door ’96 Nissan Safari in the middle of the night to Kuwait. My brother and cousin were both asleep while I was trying to navigate through the roads wanting to reach our destination before sunrise.

There were barely any cars on the road and the only sound I could hear were the car’s engine, the wind, and the noise caused by driving over the occasional potholes.

It is the resilience to fight back when a match or a competition gets tough. It’s the will to push beyond one’s current physical capacities and going after the things you want, obstacles be damned.

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After 4 hours of driving with only 50 meters visibility ahead of me, the sun finally de ided to rise y brother o e up and remembered that he had a new song that he had wanted to play on the car’s stereo so he played the cassette tape when we reached downtown Kuwait City. We rolled down the windows and turned up the volume.

It was one of the most catchy songs

that brought life into my very tired and sleepy self. It was Chumbawamba’s song alled “ et no ed o n” Since that day, whenever life would thro a pun h at me, ould get ba up again while remembering the lyrics of the song “ get no ed do n ut get up again ou are ne er gonna eep me do n”

GETTING UP AGAIN hose lyri s ame ba to me when I was following my friends in IRONMAN Hamburg who were being led by my friend and colleague, May l a i ha e no n ay sin e our days ith ahrain Road Runners and more re ently ith ahrain riathlon Association. Everyone who follow sports ne s in ahrain ould no that she completed the IRONMAN Hamburg with an extremely impressive

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player. He was always there. Never ever underestimate ho mu h influen e you an ha e in your ids li es simply by being present.

time. There were, however, a sequence of e ents that too pla e during the race that I believe everyone should pay careful attention to. These, in my view, are nothing less than impressive and inspiring.

Today, May with a full-time job and a grueling hour ee ly training schedule, still has no middleman bet een her and her ids t is ery inspiring as it ta es extreme dis ipline, dedication and commendable time management s ills to uggle it all

SUCCESS ON AND OFF THE COURSE To be a successful athlete, there are two elements that you must have that I see in May’s story. First, the resolve to never give up . Second, the support from your family at a very early age. t the beginning of the bi e segment of the competition, May fell off her bicycle and injured herself. This leg usually lasts about 6 hours followed by approximately a 4 and a half hour run.

Since she was injured at the beginning of the bi e segment, it ould ha e meant that she would been racing in that condition for a good 10 straight hours. Ten hours of having to power through the pain, bruises and the deep cuts! May was eventually patched up by the medical team on site and never once considered giving up on the race or gi ing in to pain illers

THE BAHRAINI RESOLVE A few months ago, a friend of mine as ed me about the ahraini hara ter e as ed hat as so spe ial about the ahraini that ma es him stand out among all the other people from around the world. I answered that ahrainis are no n to ne er gi e up They remain optimistic and positive in the face of trials and hardships. In sports, that is what you need. ahrain is a small ountry ith a small population and yet we are well represented in major events around the orld li e the one in amburg, ermany ay and the ahraini team participating at the IRONMAN Hamburg represented our country very ell n ured or not, the true ahraini hara ter of pi ing oneself up and not accepting defeat was evident and that truly deserves a lot of respect.

The second trait, unfortunately, does not exist as much in this part of the world but I have seen how signifi antly positi e it an be hen was living in America. Family support is not something that we should ever discount. I believe that we are suffering from hat is no n as the “ il urse” et een us and our o n ids are nannies, housemaids and even drivers.

AN INSPIRATION TO MANY

Though life circumstances may knock you down, you must decide to get back up again and never let anything keep you down. ur “oil money” paid oursel es a ay from our ids e say goodbye to our ids at home they get to be ta en to school, after school activities, games or practices and even put to sleep not by us- the parents. The result of this cycle can be disastrous.

FAMILY FIRST ay l a i is one of the lu y ahrainis ho ere blessed ith both parents supporting her from an early age. Her late father, as she would often share, too her to training sessions and matches when she was a young tennis

I truly admire May because of how much inspiration she gives to all of us.

No matter how late her day has ended, not a ing up at am to train the next day - every single day - has never been an option. She is not a robot and just li e all of us, fear is al ays present uring the s imming leg of a triathlon, she, li e the rest of us al ays fear being punched or swam over right at the beginning of the race. Even after many hours of swim practices, fear will always reep in, but ust li e ay, e must learn not to let fear control us and affect our performance.

BACK ON TRACK fter the bi e segment of the triathlon, May bravely ran a marathon: a full m run ith bruises and uts ithin an impressi e time ard or and dedi ation allo ed for her to finish strong had as ed her after the ra e if she struggled to finish the last m of the run and in true May fashion, her reply was that she actually felt that she had ran the fastest at the end.

The adrenaline and the excitement of ha ing finished an R N N after a fall, which could have ended her efforts 10 hours earlier, helped to push her to ards the finish line The fact remains that we should never judge whether we win or lose based on our relative position in the race. hat e should do instead is redefine winning by realising that winning is performing the best that we can and losing, e en if you ame first, is hen you do not give it your all.

May’s inspirational story is for us to learn from ou annot dis ount the benefits of familial intera tion and support, and always remember that though life ir umstan es may no you do n, you must de ide to get ba up again and ne er let anything eep you down.

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SPORTS SAFETY

BACK-TO-SCHOOL SPORTS SAFETY Participation in any sports, whether it’s recreational like bike riding or football, improve the social and physical wellbeing of young children and can teach them to stretch their limits and learn sportsmanship and discipline. And like any sport, it also carries the potential for injury.

t is estimated that more than 2.6 million children under the age of 19 are treated in emergency rooms each year for sports and recreation-related injuries in the United States.

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Urologic injuries in children can result from all sports but most especially in contact sports and even children in supervised sports who are generally safe can still experience accidents.

The most common urological injuries related to sports include, but not limited to, kidney injuries in both girls and boys and scrotal injury with trauma to the testicles in boys.

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urological injuries are not uncommon, such as minor bruises, sprains, and strains.

Teen athletes are more likely to sustain more severe injuries, including broken bones and torn ligaments and even more severe brain injuries including concussion, haemorrhage and spinal cord injuries.

By knowing the causes of sports injuries and how to prevent them, you can help make athletics a positive experience for your child.

Kids younger than 8 years old are particularly at risk as they are less coordinated and have slower reaction times than adults because they are still growing and developing.

Their bodies also mature at different rates, with differences

in height and weight between kids of the same age. And when kids of varying sizes play sports together, there can be an increased risk of injury.

As kids grow bigger and stronger, the potential for injury increases, largely because of the amount of force involved.

For example a collision between two 8-year-old football or basketball players who weigh 25 or 30kg each do not produce as much force as that produced by two 16-yearold high school football or basketball players who may each weigh up to 70 kg.

Kids may also not be able to judge the risks of certain activities as well as adults which could lead to injuries.

PREVENTING SPORTS INJURIES You can help protect your kids from being injured by following some simple guidelines:

PROPER PREPARATION Make sure that they know how to play the sport before going out on the field Kids should be adequately prepared with warm-ups and training sessions before practices and before games.

This will help to ensure that they will have fun and reduce the chances of an injury. They also should drink plenty of fluids and be allo ed periods

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Dr Akbar Jalal Consultant Urologist Head of Urology Unit, Department of Surgery Salmaniya Medical Complex of rest during practices and games.

USE OF PROPER EQUIPMENT It’s important for the kids to use proper equipment and safety materials appropriate for each sport. For example, they should wear helmets for baseball, softball, bicycle riding, skating or riding scooters and skateboards. Ask your child’s coach about the appropriate helmets, shoes, mouthguards, athletic cups and supporters, and padding.

ADULT SUPERVISION AND COMMITMENT TO SAFETY

Any team sport or activity that kids participate in should be supervised preferably by a ualified adult e should select teams that have the same commitment to safety and injury prevention.

The team coach or supervisor should have training in first aid and resus itation for any emergency and or trauma, and the coach’s philosophy should promote players’ wellbeing and encourage kids to play safe by enforcing playing rules and ensuring that safety equipment is used at all times. nd finally, ma e sure that ids play sports that match their skill level, size, and physical and emotional maturity.

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BAHRAIN AND UAE SWEEPS PODIUM IN FRANCE HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Praises UAE and Bahrain Participants in Chantilly Endurance Race

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H Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa the Captain of Bahrain Royal Endurance Team, praises the UAE participants for sweeping the podium at the Chantilly Endurance Race in France which was held under the patronage of Bahrain Royal Endurance Team. The 120km prestigious race featured a broad pool of about a hundred elite participants of both genders, representing 21 countries from across the world, including Bahrain and UAE. Triumphing in the event was Saeed Salim of UAE, who completed the race in 5 hours, 14 minutes and 40 seconds, nearly one minute ahead of second-place compatriot Saeed Ahmed Al Harbi (5:16.01), while their

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fellow countryman Salim Hamad Al Katbi came in third at 5:31.04 hours. Elizabeth ardy of elgium finished fourth after rossing the finish line in 5 hours, 38 minutes and 22 seconds.

HH Shk Nasser expressed his utmost joy at the performances displayed during the race as well as the wide participation from various studs from all over the world, pointing out that Bahrain Royal Endurance Team has achieved targeted participation ahead of the World Championship which will take place in Italy in September.

Furthermore, he congratulated Saeed Salim on his victory and his overall performance throughout the race and praised Bahrain's Dana Albinghadeer who finished sixth e also

applauded Elizabeth Hardy of elgium for finishing fourth Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa of Bahrain Royal Endurance Team came in the 13th position, while his teammates Rashid Jamal and affar ir a finished in the 15th and 17th positions respectively.

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inoy Bahrain Basketball League is one of the most well-known and fast-growing sporting and social events for the Filipino Community in Bahrain. In 2018, PBBL started with 34 teams and has grown rapidly to 59 teams this year.

Due to the popularity of the league, it now caters to different levels of basketball skills and abilities including the invitational commercial divisions with players from Bahrain, USA, Saudi Arabia and Europe including Romania, Greece and Croatia.

The objective of PBBL is to promote the true spirit of camaraderie among basketba ll enthusiasts and to inspire others to participate in charitable activities to help the less fortunate. On

August 2, 2019, PBBL opened the Regional League with a medical mission program.

14 teams came to represent the different regions of the Philippines to vie for a spot in the much-anticipated championship.

This year, PBBL will hold its biggest and most exciting event, 'The PBBL 2nd Season 2nd Conference' which will run from September 2019 until February 2020. The theme of the event will be 'PBBL Scholarship League' which will aim to sponsor the school fees of needy children.

We encourage your support and participation in this event.

For more information: pinoybahrain.basketballeague@gmail.com

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KARTING

KARTING FUN AND ADRENALINE INFUSED Female karting driver, Tarryn Pods, drives the tyre track at Gulf Speed One for the first time and shares her story and love for the sport with PowerUp. PowerUp graciously invited me to try out the race track at Gulf Speed One in Juffair.

It was a great opportunity to experience the track for the first time and I was reminded of when I first started out in the sport so many years ago.

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y interest in karting started much later in life than most.

A few friends decided that we should try out the new karting track that had just opened in Sakhir. We opted to do a mini gp which included a qualifying session and two race sessions. I was by no means the fastest but thankfully also not the slowest in the group.

The passion had begun and during the following year I would go down to the track and do practice sessions to try and beat my times; watching and learning from more experienced drivers.

TRACK-MINDED FEMME Towards the end of 2012, a friend and I were encouraged to join an SSWS race which is a leisure karting series where drivers can use the karts available from the track (SODI Karts) to earn points, and if they finish first in Bahrain they will have a chance to compete at the SODI World Finals.

It was a great learning experience and I competed in a few races during the 2012-2013 season to gain more knowledge. I was encouraged by the track staff and lucky enough to befriend one (ESPO) who helped to train me, showing me where to brake and the correct racing lines and improve on my overall times. n No ember , ualified to oin the Red ull art fight, here the fastest ualifiers ompeted for a han e to dri e at the Red ull art fight finals Two groups of 20 racers competed for a spot in the final he top ould make it through to the next round, I

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It is a full body workout and requires core and upper body strength due to the many directional changes while driving on track. finished in th pla e in my group of 20 just missing out a pla e in the finals It was an amazing experience and I was approached shortly after this race to join a local team.

It was a great way to gain more knowledge and I was lucky enough to compete in a 3-hour endurance race with another team member.

My time with the team was a great experience and I will be forever thankful to the team for giving me the chance to race with them.

2015 saw me compete in my first full season and as delighted to finish 10th overall for the season.

The following season, I was 12th overall. It has been such a great experience and to be the only female driver competing for the full season

made it even more special.

Since then I have had the opportunity to teach students who have wanted to start karting. If you wish to take up karting competitively, you will need to have your own safety gear ith spe ifi safety ratings, including a helmet, racing overalls, gloves and racing shoes.

I recently had the opportunity to experience a drive around the Gulf Speed One track. The track is a tight and twisty tyre track with a short straight and fast first orner followed by 7 hairpin turns.

It is located next to Al Najma Club in Juffair. Adults have the option of a single (6hp) or double (12 hp) engine kart to drive.

The track at Gulf Speed One is a tight and twisty tyre track with a short straight and fast first orner followed by 7 hairpin turns.

It is located next to Al Najma Club in Juffair. Adults have the option of a single (6hp) or double (12 hp) engine kart to drive.

Karting is a great sport and even better when enjoyed in groups. Grab a few friends and head down to the track for an exhilarating, fun and good workout. See you there!

For more information: Gulf Speed One Tel. No. +973 1759 3737

Karting takes a lot of hard work and dedication and requires a higher fitness le el t is a full body workout and requires core and upper body strength due to the many directional changes while driving on track.

Mental toughness it required too as you need to be constantly thinking about the next turn and the fastest way to get around the track to catch the next driver. Stamina is very important to partake in endurance series where you could see yourself on track up to 2 hours straight.

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FOOTBALL

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR WINS THE 2019 AUDI CUP In August 2019, four top-caliber matches on two days, 31 goals in total and an electrifying spectacle for some 140,000 spectators.

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he sixth edition of the Audi Cup ended in a triumph for Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday night. The English team beat the hosts on penalties in the final Previously, Real Madrid C.F. had defeated the team of Fenerbahçe Istanbul in the match for third place 5-3.

FC Bayern München missed out on its fourth triumph in the Audi Cup in front of a home crowd: In a dramatic final that as only de ided on penalties, the guests won 8-7. The score at the end of the regular playtime had been 2-2 after Bayern had still made up a defi it after halftime Tottenham elebrated their first success in the high-calibre preparatory tournament in

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Munich. The winners’ trophy was presented by Bram Schot, Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI AG. In the match for third place, Real Madrid and Fenerbahçe Istanbul had previously fought a fiery duel fter the guests from Turkey had initially taken the lead, both teams kept equalizing the score up to 3-3 before the squad from Madrid ultimately won 5-3.

With a turnout of some 140,000 spectators, the Allianz Arena was sold out on both match days. International interest was huge as well: Television coverage of the Audi Cup was aired in nearly 200 countries of the world.

The fans not only got to watch top-class football but also a tremendous show. On both days, 220 apprentices of AUDI

AG opened the games with a choreographed performance and for the closing ceremony, the stadium was electrically charged with a spectacular light sho perfe tly fitting “Electric has gone Audi,” the slogan with which Audi promoted the e-tron, the brand s first all ele tri model, in conjunction with the tournament. n the final day, t o players were again recognized for the “Most Electrifying Moment” of a match. Real Madrid’s striker Karim Benzema was awarded the trophy featuring a sophisticated design for his headed goal in the “small final” for third pla e n the last match of the tournament, it was Christian Eriksen from Tottenham whose goal that scored the 2-0 result was

rewarded with the trophy. he udi up as the final acid test before the teams start fighting in earnest in the respective competitions of their countries.

DID YOU KNOW? 140,000 spectators watch four top matches under the banner of the Four Rings

Tottenham beats FC Bayern on penalties, Real Madrid clinches third place Electrified Allianz Arena thrills fans at closing ceremony

TENNIS

CLASH OF THE TITANS THE GENTLEMEN’S SINGLES FINAL

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ovak Djokovic defeated Roger Federer in what was a match for the ages, by 7-6, 1-6, 7-6, 4-6, 13-12 to lift his fifth imbledon trophy in the Gentlemen’s Singles Final of imbledon he eight time imbledon champion Roger Federer and the reigning champion Novak Djokovic ent toe to toe for around fi e hours in the Championships at the centre ourt fter tremendous efforts from both players, the Serbian player finally managed to in the mat h his as No a o o i s fifth imbledon title, inning it ba to ba t as also his th rand lam title n his ay to the semi final, ederer defeated 18th seed Matteo Berrettini, 8th seed Kei Nishikori, and 3rd seed Rafael Nadal, while Djokovic defeated go umbert, st seed a id offin, and rd seed Roberto autista gut to rea h the final

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BATTLE OF THE FEMME THE LADIES’ SINGLES FINAL

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his year the Ladies’ Singles Final only lasted 56 minutes with Simona Halep of Romania winning against her opponent, erena illiams of the n fa t, it as a pri ilege to at h Simona Halep, a dedicated and enormously likeable athlete, deliver the performan e of a lifetime he score line, a 6-2, 6-2 victory over erena illiams in front of spectators on centre court was truly remar able his as alep s se ond major victory, after she won last year’s French Open, and it should go down as an even bigger achievement as she has now won on both clay and grass ourts

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TRAVEL

TOKYO, JAPAN RUGBY WORLD CUP

YORKSHIRE, UK 2019 UCI ROAD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS he ra ing starts on aturday st eptember ith ara y ling e ents before the first orld hampions are ro ned the follo ing day ith the maiden eam ime rial ixed Relay arrogate ill ser e as the destination to n for e ery ra e, ith start lo ations a ross the ounty to ensure the hampionships rea h as

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many people as possible or shire, histori ounty of ngland, in the north entral part of the ountry bet een the ennines and the North ea or shire is ngland s largest histori al ounty t omprises four broad belts ea h stret hing from north to south

or the first time in the history of the Rugby orld up, the tournament ill be ompeted outside a traditional rugby playing nation fter a brilliant sho ing at the edition, apan ill el ome the rugby orld to its shores bet een eptember and No ember el e ities ill host games, ith o yo pro iding the stage for the opening eremony, the tournament s first mat h bet een the ra e lossoms and Russia, and a number of pool and no out fixtures n the meantime, the ity ontinues to prepare for the lympi s onstru tion is under ay on the Ne National tadium and other enues, the bul of the de elopment happening in the o yo ay area, in luding or on the lympi s uati s entre and ne fa ilities for , s ateboarding and olleyball

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MOSCOW, RUSSIA ROBOCUP ASIA PACIFIC 2019 he out ool robots playing sports Robo up made its first steps to ard the de elopment of roboti so er players hi h an beat a human orld up hampion team he first offi ial Robo up games and onferen e as held in ith great su ess er teams parti ipated real and simulation ombined , and o er , spe tators attended Robo up sia a ifi ill be held in os o , Russia

PATTAYA, THAILAND IWF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS orld hampionships ill be held during th th eptember at attaya, hailand his ill be the biggest eightlifting hampionships this year eryone ill eep an eye on this e ent as the last orld ent before o yo

isit to attaya is a onderful ay to explore the bea hes along the ulf of hailand Relaxed and family friendly omtien ea h is a hot spot for atersports and seaside massages he ooden ang oran an tuary of ruth pays homage to

uddhist and indu art and ar hite ture Nearby, hillside at hra ai emple features an m tall golden uddha he area also features se eral designer golf ourses, some ith ie s of attaya ay

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MIXED MARTIAL ARTS

BRAVE 24 LONDON ‘IT’S ABOUT GIVING BACK’

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charity auction was one of the highlights of BRAVE 24: London, a mixed martial arts event set to connect the sport to the highest level of dignitaries around the world. The once-in-a-lifetime, exclusive experience took place at the Copper Box Arena, on July 25. It was a luxurious, invite-only show to more than 300 celebrities, influen ers, politi ians, and businessmen.

The top personalities in attendance had a chance to bid on exclusive items with all proceeds going to the Royal British Legion, a charity which pro ides finan ial, so ial and emotional support to veterans of the British Armed Forces (Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force) and their

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families and dependants. It is the largest Armed Forces Charity in Great Britain, with 235,000 members, 110,000 volunteers and a set network of other charities and partners.

“When we have the world coming together, we’re going to make sure that MMA is not only a sport to be developed, to be empowered. We also think of what MMA can give back to the community. We always have a charity aspect to every event we host. But this is going to be one of the biggest things we’ve done at BRAVE Combat Federation.

The auction is fully focused on how much mixed martial arts can contribute to the community. And this is one of the most important aspects of BRAVE CF.” said president Mohammed Shahid.

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UNVEILING OF TAG HEUER PORSCHE FORMULA E-TEAMS CAR 99X With the international premiere of the Porsche 99X Electric, Porsche has reached another milestone on the way to the works entry in the 2019/2020 season of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship.

‘FORMULA E UNLOCKED’: CAR PREMIERE WITH DIGITAL COMMUNITY Porsche regular drivers Neel Jani and André Lotterer played an active role in the car presentation with players from around the world.

They were guided through

the Porsche Digital GmbH premises in Ludwigsburg by spe ifi instru tions from the gaming ommunity, first to find the ors he le tri and then to unveil it.

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The TAG Heuer Porsche ormula eam ill ontest its first season in the ormula hampionship ith a total of 12 partners. “We are very proud of having many long-standing partners now on board the Formula pro e t hey are spe ial

partnerships that have grown over the years which is why we are even more delighted that many of them are oining us in ormula nd e el ome our new partners. We are really looking forward to our future collaboration,” emphasises Wiggers.

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MOTORING

BENTLEY ANNOUNCES BEHBEHANI MOTORS AS ITS NEW RETAILER IN BAHRAIN entley otors, the ritish luxury automotive manufacturer, has appointed ehbehani rothers as its offi ial retail partner in ahrain to pro ide sales and after-sales services in the Kingdom.

The appointment of the retailer marks an ex iting ne hapter for entley in ahrain as it see s to strengthen its position in the country, supported by the recent launches of acclaimed models su h as the ontinental oupe and on ertible, and the entayga and entayga peed luxury s

2020 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT ARRIVES IN THE KINGDOM ol s agen ahrain el omes the new 2020 Passat to the Kingdom.The impressive and bold new redesign offers an impactful sedan offering in the Kingdom.

The New Passat offers more of what matters: bolder design, upgraded technology and enhanced access to convenience and driver-assistance features tandard features in lude in h aluminium alloy heels, full lighting, pp onne t and ar istan e ontrol Available premium features include: in h aluminium alloy heels and leather seating Introductory offer price of 8,895/BHD (including VAT)

PIRELLI DEVELOPS FIRST P ZERO TROFEO R FOR PAGANI, GRIP INCREASED BY UP TO %7 or the first time, irelli has de eloped its most performance-focussed road tyre spe ifi ally for a ne agani he uayra Roadster , hi h ill ma e its debut during onterey ar ee in the nited tates, ill adopt ero rofeo R tyres as original equipment, which will be in charge of translating the monstrous performance of the new Pagani twinturbo six litre engine into for ard motion.

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HEALTH& WELLNESS

H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S

COOL YOGA POSES TO BEAT THE HEAT The hot summer months are difficult to deal with but there is one form of exercise that can help you beat the heat – yoga.

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SUPPORTED SHOULDER STAND

Supported Shoulder Stand stretches the neck and shoulders and strengthens the legs, glutes, arms, and core.

The pose also stimulates the abdominal organs and the thyroid gland, aiding with digestion and the regulation of hormones. It an also benefit those ho suffer from anxiety, stress, and mild depression. Those with any form of neck injuries should practice this pose with caution, using folded blankets or towels for support beneath the shoulders to protect the cervical spine.

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YOGA

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SUPPORTED BACK BENDS

Backbends can seem intimidating but you don’t have to be a contortionist or drop into a Full Wheel from standing to reap the heart and hest opening benefits this pose delivers. Possibly the hardest part about backbends is that they go against the natural way we hold and move our bodies. We slouch forward and move forward; backbends take us the opposite direction. They force us to be a bit vulnerable—essentially removing the shield that protects our hearts and emotions.

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MOON SALUTATION

The Moon Salutation, is a series of poses performed in a particular sequence to create a ooling flo of mo ement i e the popular Sun Salutations, each pose in a Moon Salutation is coordinated with your breathing: Inhale to extend, and exhale to bend. But unlike Sun Salutations, which focus on heating and stimulating the body, Moon Salutations are cooling and quieting. They are used to calm the mind and to draw one’s awareness inwards.

Moon Salutations are useful when temperatures are high and when a tranquil, quiet presence is required.

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SEATED FORWARD FOLD

As a forward folding posture, the Seated Forward Bend pose helps to calm and relax. It can also help with stress, anxiety, insomnia, headaches, and mild depression. Physically, the pose stretches the spine, shoulders, and hamstrings, stimulates the internal organs, and can also improve digestion and help to ease menstrual discomfort.

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SUPINE TWISTING POSTURE

This pose is one of the go-to, endof-class, postures. Since it helps to make the transition from the yang of practice, into the yin of Savasana, smooth and seamless. This pose is both calming and conducive for meditative, slow breathing, as well as being very healing in its own right.

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H E A LT H A N D W E L L N E S S

LUXURIOUS RETREAT Fairmont Ajman opens a new wellness experience with the Willow Stream Spa in restoring your energy through natural surroundings. airmont Ajman is launching a new spa as part of its ongoing effort to support health and wellness. The awardwinning Willow Stream Spa will offer a luxurious and rejuvenating experience that features exclusive facilities and selected treatments inspired by the richness of the Fairmont brand and authentic Emirati culture.

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The spacious spa is spread across 970 square meters and includes nine sumptuously appointed spa suites,

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including one couple’s suite, and a nail and hair beauty bar for finishing tou hes he comprehensive wet facilities include saunas, steam rooms and a private hammam room.

The goal at Willow Stream Spa at Fairmont Ajman is to restore energy using natural surroundings – through the contemplation of the turquoise Arabian Gulf, the calmness of wide sandy shores and the warmth of a setting sun. Together these elements create a peaceful retreat that takes you away from the momentum of day-to-day life.

However guests choose to experience Willow Stream Spa at Fairmont Ajman, a philosophy to renew energy is threaded throughout the spa’s mission. Recharging your energy allows you to flow rather than fight through life, and you’ll depart from your spa day not just living, but living well.

For more information Fairmont Ajman +971 6 7015546 ajm.willowstream@fairmont.com

H E A LT H A N D W E L L N E S S

WELL-BEING NOT AN OVERNIGHT PROJECT Sadz Siddiqui shares a step-by-step guide to cultivating personal well-being and harmony.

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ultivating wellbeing is not an overnight project: it is a process that requires motivation, mindfulness, and a lot of friendliness towards yourself. You may want to start out with ambitious goals that require big changes but you don’t

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need to try so hard and risk running out of steam! Take small steps and appreciate the rewards. If you miss a few days, just start over again without beating yourself up. Remember that you are on the path to well-being, and every part of that experience should contribute to your sense of

harmony.

Enjoy the journey!

“Well-being” is about more than health; it is a state of balance in your mind, body, and spirit. In order to achieve a state of wellbeing which is also state of happiness or personal harmony, you have to look

at, well, your whole being!

Think of well-being as a bridge that requires the support of all its beams: if you focus only on your physical health and neglect your emotional needs, the bridge will collapse.

Likewise, if you focus on relieving personal stress without strengthening

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we are to make healthy decisions for ourselves.

So kick-start your daily well-being with the simple practice of watching your body move throughout the day. How many hours do you sit? Do you take the stairs or the elevator? When does your body feel restless, fidgety, or tired t might help to keep a note on the things the first ee to tra the movements of your body, or you may want to do a body scan to bring even more a areness to spe ifi parts of your body.

SELF-AWARENESS

your connection to your community or environment, you won’t be able to achieve a sense of balance that you are striving to achieve.

Sounds like a big job?

Then let’s start with the basics.

SELF-ATTENTION he first step in a hie ing long-lasting well-being is to simply be aware of yourself.

That’s it! The practice of mindfulness is thousands of years old, and for good reason; the more we pay attention to our habits and thoughts, the more likely

fter a fe days, refle t on what you have noticed.

Are you sitting for hours in front of electronic gadgets each day, or are you on your feet? What parts of your body feel sore or in need of stretching? At what points during the day did you see an opportunity to break out of old habits and begin new ones? It’s okay to start small, walk around your house, do some stretching at your desk at work, or start walking a few miles in the evening.

As you practice paying attention to your body, you’ll notice more and more opportunities to keep your body moving during the day, and you’ll be aware of which of those opportunities you take, and which ones you should avoid.

move your body every day, determine where your physical-activity strengths and weaknesses are. Try and incorporate the right kind of movement into your life. Try to incorporate a balance of aerobic activity and mindful movement. Don’t forget, the more you move, the better han es you ha e of fighting off type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and certain types of cancer.

It’s no secret that our bodies need physical activity in order to stay healthy, but you may not have onsidered the flipside staying sedentary for long periods of time (eight hours in front of the computer at work, or an evening on the couch watching television) is actually dangerous.

Researchers have found that sitting down for long periods of time can have seriously negative effects on the body’s cholesterol levels and insulin effectiveness, and it can also cause the leg muscles to lose their ability to remove harmful lipoproteins from the blood.

This is scary news for those of us who have desk jobs and love to spend evenings watching TV or browsing on our mobile phones. So let’s incorporate some basic physical activity into our schedules and our habits to create the conditions for better physical health, which is the first step to ards physical well-being.

TRANSFORMATION THROUGH MOVEMENT

Good luck and enjoy the transformation!

Once you become more aware of the way you

Watch this space for more tips on how to take charge of your own well-being!

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H E A LT H C O N F E R E N C E

1ST BAHRAIN HEALTH REGULATORY CONFERENCE The National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA)will be holding its First Bahrain Health Regulatory Conference from 28 - 30 of November this year, with the goal to educate and implement high quality standards on safety and health services in the country.

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he National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA) is an independent regulatory body established in 2010. NHRA’s mission is to regulate the provision of healthcare in Bahrain and ensure appropriateness, continuity, effi ien y and safety in delivering health services, both in the governmental and the private sector. It functions based on the best s ientifi e iden e and the best healthcare practices, in accordance to international standards.

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and the globe to share insights on implementing and managing health regulations.

The three-day conference will feature keynote speakers, lecture presentations, panel discussions, networking, and workshops on health regulation schemes in addition to providing business opportunities for investors in the healthcare industry.

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update information on healthcare regulations o benefit from other countries’ experiences in change management related to health reforms and establishing strong policies that would steer and govern the development of the health care services To network and communicate between local and international expertise To discuss the challenges and business opportunities in the health sector To explore the role of the private sector in health regulation and in maintaining a high quality of healthcare services To bring up-to-date health regulatory standards To explore the supporting role of international organisations in the implementation of international health care accreditation standards

CONFERENCE ATTENDEES The conference aims to attract key healthcare professionals from Bahrain and the GCC region and beyond. It also aims to bring together entities hi h play a signifi ant role in the regulation of the healthcare sector including: • Government healthcare decision makers • Health reform and health regulation experts • Pharmaceutical and drug company owners • Public and private healthcare providers • Investors and interested experts in healthcare business • Technology experts and solutions providers

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BEACH CLEAN UP

WARRIORS CLEANS UP DOCKING BEACH We are X3M Dragon Warriors, one of the dragon boat teams in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Here are some snippets of our most recent beach clean up.

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ur training is usually done on the sea so we feel that is our responsibility to ensure that the sea we paddle on is clean. It is heartbreaking to see many plastic items and wastes from construction sites floating on the aters or scattered along the shore. We always take a break from training by doing easy paddles towards any floating trash e see and we pick them up, dump them on our boat, continue on with training and throw out the trash once we are done. We help clean as we go while training but we also take time to be purposeful about keeping the environment clean for us who are into water sports and of course for the safety of those living in the sea.

Our hope is that we all take responsibility for maintaining the cleanliness of our surroundings. Let’s pick up after ourselves. Let’s throw trash to its right place. Let’s support events that are organised by beach clean up groups. Let’s choose to do the right thing by the environment... all... the... time!

Mother earth will thank us!

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CHILD CARE

SUMMER CAMPS PROMOTING CHILD HEALTH Children these days tend to have an unhealthy lifestyle. Apart from having a sedentary lifestyle, with the onslaught of more laid back activities like watching TV and spending countless hours on video games and social media, nutrition has also taken a nosedive with their general preference for junk food. Dr Mohammed Salman, shares some advice on the benefits of summer camps to child’s health.

Dr. Mohammed Salman Almaliki is a pediatric specialist at Alkindi Specialised Hospital. He has over 20 years of experience in child healthcare.

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he summer holidays hopefully become an opportunity for a reset: a time to explore more physically challenging activities that promote health and fitness his is also a great time to combine intense physical activity with activities that feed the mind and allow for them to detox from the stresses of getting good grades throughout the school year: perhaps an art summer course that teaches kids how to paint!

I believe that there are two important questions that need to be addressed in order for us to develop effective summer programs for our children: How healthy are our children? And what are the biggest issues that threaten their well-being?

Recent studies show that infectious diseases are no longer the major threat to the health of our children as immunization programs are now prevalent in most de eloping ountries he

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Summer camps are beneficial for children for a lot of unique reasons, one of which is that it offers the modern-day child a safe place to be a child. biggest threat, therefore, mainly addresses issues that relate to social and environmental concerns that impact child development and well-being. he ommunity should be encouraged to take responsibility by providing effective summer programs that promote child well-being.

One of the most challenging aspects of childhood for today’s parents is keeping children active and healthy he summer

holidays can be seemingly endless when you have young children and teenagers to entertain, so it is no surprise that summer camps have become a popular choice for many families. It’s harder than ever before for children to stay active and outdoors, and this generation of children now spend less time outdoors than any other previous generation a ing this into consideration parents should choose summer camps that promote

physi al fitness, a healthier lifestyle and social & cultural ell being he best part is that children want to go to camp because it is fun, and the positive outcomes just happen along the way.

Active children are also better able to concentrate and do better in school, and have fewer behavioral problems.

Summer camps are benefi ial for hildren for a lot of unique reasons, one of which is that it

offers the modern-day child a safe place to be a child. Unaffected, undistracted and allowed to be outdoors and living a free-spirited active lifestyle ill benefit them as they start to grow and develop in their teenage years and into adulthood.

Being healthy and happy are important aspects of childhood development and exercise is a great way to promote this.

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BIORÉ CHARCOAL RESCUE – YOUR PORES’ NEW BEST FRIEND! aving clogged pores is never fun, especially when you’re very close to the camera! That’s why Bioré’s Charcoal collection is the answer to your pore problems, with 2 steps that are sure to become your favorite new beauty secrets for achieving the deepest lean and pore fe t fla less skin…

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Step 1 : Cleanse daily Infused with Japanese Skin Purifying Technology, Bioré’s Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser traps 2x more dirt and impurities than a basic cleanser, resulting with pores twice as clean after just one use!

Step 2 : Strip weekly To get rid of those unwanted blackheads, use Bioré’s Deep

The story behind Bioré:

In 1980, Kao, one of world’s leading manufacturers of cosmetic products, launched a new face care brand in Japan: Bioré – a word creation made out of the Greek expressions “Bio” = life and “Ore” = precious.. Today, Bioré, the # 1 facial cleansing brand in Japan, has been established as a global mega brand within the face care sector and is still often ahead of its time with its innovative products and Cleansing Charcoal Pore ingredients.

Strips, infused with natural charcoal which works like a magnet, instantly locking onto and lifting out deep down oil and dirt, cleaning weeks’ worth of dirt build-up!

Enjoy Bioré’s collection available in major hyper and supermarkets, including Carrefour, Union Co-op, Lulu and Spinneys, and feel beautiful in your deeply purified s in

LET’S LOOK OUT FOR EACH OTHER Cycle Safe Bahrain will be seen appearing around the Kingdom over the following months. It is an initiative by PowerUp and TriLife to promote safety and awareness for cyclists and motorists sharing the road.

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aithful to the brand’s tennis heritage, the Courtline is a sneaker which catches the eye with its sleek design and timeless elegance.

Consisting of a classic L.12.12 sole and an upper which combines white leather and pale grey suede insets, its design makes it a classic model to have in your wardrobe.

A sober aesthetic style recalls the iconic sneakers seen on the court in the 1980s, decorated only by a broad stripe of colour and a discretely embossed crocodile on the side.

Its visual codes are reminiscent of the lines of a tennis court and contrast with the white upper of the perforated sneaker, echoing the handle of a racket.

Refle ting a perfe t blend of style and omfort, the Courtline is a pure expression of LACOSTE’s DNA combined with the latest trends. This sneaker is ideal for purists seeking minimalist fashion with a sporty look to meet ever more dynamic everyday needs.

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Golf Le Fleur Classic T H E F I R ST C O LL A B O R AT I O N B E T W E E N L A C O ST E A N D T Y L E R , T H E C R E AT O R ’ S C LO T H I N G B R A N D , L A C O ST E × G O L F L E FLEUR INJECTS SOME OF THE U S A R T I ST ’ S I C O N I C ST Y L E INTO CLASSIC FRENCH TENNIS C U LT U R E .

utsider. Polymath.

Iconoclast. Bad boy. Just to name a few of Tyler, The Creator’s many qualities.

The California-based musician revered for his production and directing skills is also notorious for his off-centre creative statements that also fittingly des ribe the uni ue outfits he puts together

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Colorama n line ith the saturated, left field colorimetric blueprint favoured in his videos and performances, Tyler, The Creator cosigned a set of 16 garments for Lacoste × GOLF le R that feature flat olour blo s reminiscent of 80s courtside hues.

The colours themselves were renamed to express singularities produced by surprising multi-shades or complementary side tints. Don’t say dusty pink, say “litchi”. Beige becomes a mineral “geode”. Forget about off-white; here we are talking “mascarpone”.

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Old School Silhouette 2.0 Such nerdy, GIF-inspired hues plastered over garments appropriated from Lacoste’s historical archive boldly display their contrasting elements and de elop a sports ear infle ted hi infused with retro references. Straight, unisex cuts applied to deliberately thick cotton produce short-sleeve polo shirts, buttoned tees, sweatshirts, shorts and bucket hats that articulate an innovative, stylish poise. Cut from wool cloth, the classic varsity jacket with extra embroidery takes on a couture slant, while matching jacket and sweatpants combos reinterpret jogging lore with pastel tones.

Somewhere in-between the classy, laid-back tennis lifestyle and streetlevel subcultures, Lacoste × GOLF le R redefines on entional notions of elegance and casual style. Buttoned all the way up, white collars stand out against pigmented canvas, which can be hitched up over forearms and ankles to bare a rib trimming, as a nod to a vintage heritage tinged with modern-day casual.

« T H E C R E AT O R » S U BV E R S I V E A N D M U LT I FA C E T E D BY N AT U R E , T H E A R T I ST/ DESIGNER HAS PUT HIS OWN TOUCH ON THE ENTIRE C O LL E C T I O N . E V E N T H E I C O N I C C R O C O D I L E WA S R E W O R K E D T O I N C LU D E A N E M B R O I D E R E D P O P PY F LO W E R I N I T S J AW, D I R E C T LY R E F E R E N C I N G T H E U B I Q U I T O U S I N STA N C E S O F “ G O L F L E F L E U R ” T Y P E S E T ST R A I G H T O N T O T R A C K S U I T T R O U S E R S O R I N T H E F O R M O F B U C K E T H AT ST R I P E S .

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THE TAG HEUER CARRERA LADY AND AUTAVIA MEN’S TIMEPIECES ARE SURE TO SURPRISE AND CAPTIVATE, WHILE MAKING THE ULTIMATE STYLE STATEMENT ON THE WRISTS OF YOUR LOVED ONES.

FOR HER CARRERA LADY he refined and feminine arrera ady at hes are synonymous ith elegant design, daring personality and i oni heritage rom bold colours to the exceptional readability of the dial, the Carrera ady timepie es are a ailable ith uart or automati mo ement, perfe tly ombining performan e and style ailable in satin alligator leather strap or stainless-steel bracelets, the dial also comes in an assortment of colors, including white mother-of-pearl, grey, purple, blue and bla ith feminine flair and understated sophisti ation, the arrera ady olle tion is for the dis erning and onfident modern urban oman

FOR HIM AUTAVIA Taking inspiration from the original Autavia (a combination of the best from the world of AUTomobile and AVIAtion) the newly launched TAG Heuer Autavia is all set to appeal to a new generation of ad enturers Boasting versatility, ruggedness and reliability, the 42 mm innovative

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timepiece features the latest in-house Isograph hairspring movement and is available with a blue, black or grey smoked dial with rhodiumplated indexes and hands filled ith uper umino a Complemented by light or dark brown calfskin straps or stainless-steel bracelets, the Autavia timepiece is always a inning gift idea

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PULSEBOOST HD A D I DA S F O R U R B A N RU N N E R S A N E W I N N O VAT I O N I N B O O ST T E C H N O LO GY A D I D A S , H A S E N G I N E E R E D B O O ST H D F O R M O R E STA B I L I T Y W I T H T H E S A M E U N R I VA LL E D E N E R GY R E T U R N A N D C O M F O R T. B O O ST H D I S A N E VO LU T I O N O F T H E I C O N I C M I D S O L E T E C H N O LO GY F R O M A D I D A S . I T ’ S A N E W E X P R E S S I O N O F T H E B E ST. •

Continental ™ Adaaptive Traxion is a new Continental ™ Rubber outsole de eloped by artifi ial intelligence, giving maximum grip to quickly change direction on any surface, dry or wet.

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Adapt Knit is a new flexible upper that stretches where you need it.

Sitting lower to the ground, Pulseboost HD is ready for the unexpected.

A sudden stop, juke or quick change in direction on a busy city street is not a problem with a completely new package of performan e benefits for runners.

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Boost HD is engineered for more stability with the same bestin-class comfort and energy return—a new expression of the best.

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elements of running in a city, namely the position of the foot. For example, runners are more on their forefoot than midfoot. We then used computational design and, most importantly, insight from key urban runners to create Pulseboost HD. This isn’t a product made by adidas, it is a shoe created by urban running culture.”

Stephan Schneider, Sr. Product Manager, adidas Running , said: “ Running in a city is unlike running any here else raffi , lights and crowds make for a unique experience— high challenges that come with high reward. We wanted to create something that was born from urban runners. Their infrastructure. Their inspirations. Their energy.

To create Pulseboost HD, Adidas started by breaking down the

To highlight the design and collaboration story with urban runners, the shoe features the GPS coordinates for New York, Paris and Berlin, where runners from each city helped develop Pulseboost HD.

In partnership with Spotify, adidas put a QR code on the tongue that links directly to a custom playlist based on where you are in the world, ensuring every runner is ready to move. Scan the code with a mobile device to launch Spotify and unlock an exclusive playlist.

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MICHAEL KORS CELEBRATES QIXI M I C H A E L KO R S L A U N C H E D A S P E C I A L P R O D U C T C A P S U L E I N C E L E B R AT I O N O F Q I X I , A T R A D I T I O N A L C H I N E S E F E ST I VA L C E L E B R AT I N G R O M A N C E A N D LO V E .

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The capsule features the brand’s Qixi raffiti print a ross a ide assortment of ready to ear, handbags, foot ear, at hes and e elry and dra n hearts, stars and phrases li e “ ”, “ ” and “ R ” are rendered in brushstro es of pin , red, bla and

hite he bold ne print nods to the nearly , year old romanti hinese legend on hi h ixi is based hile pro iding ustomers ith the uni ue and graphi street style they lo e

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MOBILE APPS

APP PICKS FOR THE MONTH Finding the best app to download this season? Here’s our list of best apps for the month, so check them out and don’t miss a thing.

Its Free LOSE WEIGHT IN 30 DAYS

Lose Weight in 30 Days is designed for you to lose weight in a fast and safe way. Your workout and calorie data can be synchronized on Apple Health. Stick with the program, and your body will be more beautiful than ever before you know it. ince exercise intensity increases step-by-step, don’t forget to take a break every three days so your body can adjust.

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Its Free LOSE IT! Lose It! helps you set a daily calorie budget, track your food and exercise, and stay motivated

THE OFFICIAL RUGBY WORLD CUP (RWC) 2019 APP CricHQ is the world’s largest digital platform for cricket.

You get to keep score on every cricket match live on this platform and never miss a ball with real-time broadcasting.

Keep up to date with all the stats from every game and compare them with friends or the pros! Fans can keep up to date with live scores and video highlights from their devices anywhere in the world, and coaches can make the most informed decisions with real-time scoring statistics, making cricket even better for everyone.

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to make smarter choices and achieve your goal. Easily track your food, weight, and activity and get ready to celebrate your weight loss victories.

FIIT

Its Free

FIIT is one of my favourite fitness apps, mainly due to the great design and fun way to bring you premium boutique class experiences,wherever you are.

Referred to as the “Netflix of fitness apps”, the best thing about the app is how premium it feels. The interactive classes are very well produced, which helps you better engage with the workout.

Under the Patronage of

HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa Prime Minister of Kingdom of Bahrain

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HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa Prime Minister of Kingdom of Bahrain

1st BAHRAIN EMERGENCY MEDICINE CONFERENCE Under the Patronage of 9-11 October 2019, Kingdom of Bahrain HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa

When Seconds Matter Emergency Physicians Make The Difference 1st BAHRAIN EMERGENCY MEDICINE CONFERENCE Prime Minister of Kingdom of Bahrain

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