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حقق 5 ذهبيات وفضية وبرونزية.. أدعم السباحة يواصل التألق
واصل أدعم السباحة تألقه في منافسات دورة الألعاب الخليجية الرابعة «الدوحة 2026»، بعدما عزز رصيده بالحصول على 7 ميداليات، بواقع بخمس ميداليات ذهبية بجانب ميدالية فضية والاخرى برونزية.وحقق «الأدعم» ذهبية سباق 400 متر حرة تتابع، مسجلا رقما قياسيا خليجيا جديدا بزمن بلغ 3 دقائق و23 ثانية وجزءا واحدا من الثانية.
كما واصل السباح سعد الدين سامي سعد الدين عروضه المميزة في البطولة، بعدما أحرز ذهبيته الثانية عقب تتويجه أمس بسباق 800 متر سباحة حرة، ليضيف امس ذهبية سباق 400 متر سباحة حرة، محققا رقما قياسيا خليجياً جديدا بزمن بلغ 3 دقائق و50 ثانية و80 جزءا من الثانية، وحل السباح إيميل فوزي في المركز الثاني بزمن 3 دقائق و56 ثانية و5 أجزاء من الثانية،
وأضاف السباح عبدالله الغمري ذهبية جديدة لقطر بفوزه بسباق 200 متر ظهر، بعدما سجل زمنا بلغ دقيقتين و5 ثوان و91 جزءا من الثانية،
وفي سباق 100 متر سباحة حرة، أحرز السباح علي تامر حسن الميدالية الذهبية بعدما سجل زمنا بلغ 49 ثانية و78 جزءا من الثانية،
واختتم السباح محمد محمود سلسلة الذهبيات القطرية بإحرازه ذهبية سباق 50 متر سباحة صدر، بعدما سجل زمنا بلغ 28 ثانية و38 جزءا من الثانية فيما جاء حمزة شعلان ثالثا بزمن 29 ثانية و53 جزءا من الثانية.
الشيخ عبدالله بن سعود:قطر تبرهن مجدداً على ريادتها العالمية
أكد سعادة الشيخ عبدالله بن سعود آل ثاني، رئيس لجنة التسويق والاتصال لبطولة دورة الألعاب الخليجية الرابعة -الدوحة 2026، أن دولة قطر تبرهن مجددا على ريادتها العالمية في تنظيم الأحداث الرياضية الكبرى بفضل الرؤية السديدة للقيادة الرشيدة، معربا عن بالغ اعتزازه وفخره بالإشادات الإقليمية الواسعة والردود الإيجابية التي تتلقاها اللجنة المنظمة من الوفود الأشقاء بمجلس التعاون الخليجي، والذين أثنوا على دقة التخطيط وحفاوة الاستقبال ومنظومة العمل المتكاملة.
وقال في تصريحات صحفية» هذا النجاح التنظيمي المشهود والزخم الإيجابي الذي يرافق منافسات الدورة منذ يومها الأول لم يكن ليتجسد على أرض الواقع لولا التناغم والتعاون الوثيق بين مختلف اللجان العاملة والكوادر الميدانية؛ حيث تبذل هذه الطاقات جهودا استثنائية ومستمرة على مدار الساعة في كافة المنشآت والمرافق الرياضية العشرة المخصصة للبطولة، لضمان توفير بيئة تنافسية مثالية وفق أرقى المعايير والمواصفات الرياضية الدولية»
واختتم رئيس لجنة التسويق والاتصال حديثه بالإشادة بالدور المحوري لوسائل الإعلام المحلية والخليجية، في نقل الصورة النابضة والمشرفة للبطولة إلى العالم.
الشيخ فهد بن خالد:قطر تفتح ذراعيها دائما للأشقاء
أعرب سعادة الشيخ فهد بن خالد آل ثاني، رئيس الاتحاد القطري للملاكمة والمصارعة، عن اعتزازه البالغ باستضافة الدوحة لدورة الألعاب الخليجية الرابعة الدوحة 2026، مؤكدا أنها تجسد روح الإخاء والترابط المتجذر بين أبناء الخليج مشيدا في الوقت ذاته بالمستوى التنظيمي الرفيع الذي ظهرت به البطولة منذ لحظاتها الأولى وقال سعادته في تصريحات صحفية «قطر تفتح ذراعيها دائما للأشقاء في عرس رياضي يجمع ولا يفرق. هذه البطولة تمثل محطة استراتيجية بالغة الأهمية فهي ليست مجرد ميدان للتنافس على الميداليات، بل هي فرصة مثالية للاحتكاك المباشر وتطوير المستوى الفني للاعبينا».
وشدد الشيخ فهد على فلسفة الدورة بقوله: «إن التعاون والتلاقي بين الأشقاء أهم بكثير من المنافسة في حد ذاتها»، وأوضح سعادته رؤيته لحفل الافتتاح والمستقبل الرياضي بقوله: «لقد كان حفل الافتتاح من أروع ما شهدته البطولات الرياضية، وكان الإبهار هو العنوان الأبرز الذي يليق بسمعة قطر التنظيمية».
مبارك الخيارين:عاصمة الرياضة العالمية تواصل تميزها
أكد مبارك حمد الخيارين المدير التنفيذي للاتحاد القطري للبليارد والسنوكر ورئيس الاتحاد الدولي، أن قطر تواصل تأكيد مكانتها كعاصمة للرياضة العالمية بفضل نجاحها الكبير في تنظيم مختلف البطولات الرياضية.
وقال الخيارين إن الجميع يعجز عن وصف مستوى التنظيم الرائع الذي تقدمه قطر، مشيراً إلى أن الاتحاد القطري للبليارد والسنوكر يلمس ذلك بوضوح عند استضافة البطولات، حيث تحظى الوفود واللاعبون بأجواء مريحة وتنظيم مميز على المستويات الفنية والإدارية واللوجستية، إلى جانب النجاح المعنوي والمادي الذي يرافق هذه الفعاليات. وأشاد الخيارين بالمنافسة القوية التي تشهدها دورة الألعاب الخليجية الدوحة 2026 في نسختها الرابعة، مؤكداً أن تحقيق أي إنجاز في هذه الدورة يُعد إنجازاً كبيراً ومميزاً للرياضي الخليجي، نظراً للمستويات العالية التي يقدمها الرياضيون المشاركون.
برونزية للطاولة بمسابقة الفرق
حقق عنابي كرة الطاولة الميدالية البرونزية لمنافسات الفرق في ثاني أيام دورة الألعاب الخليجية وتمكن الأدعم من حصد البرونزية بعد ان حل بالمركز الثالث للترتيب برصيد 4 نقاط جمعها من فوز على المنتخب العماني بنتيجة (3 -صفر)، وخسر بنتيجة (3 -1) أمام منتخبي السعودية والبحرين، فيما حل المنتخب السعودي بالمركز الأول برصيد 6 نقاط وحصد الميدالية الذهبية، وجاء المنتخب البحريني ثانيا برصيد 5 نقاط وفاز بالفضية، وحل المنتخب العماني رابعا برصيد 3 نقاط، وبختام المنافسات، توج الفائزين بالمركز الثاني الدكتور ثاني الكواري النائب الثاني لرئيس اللجنة الأولمبية القطرية، فيما توج الأمير فهد بن جلوي آل سعود نائب رئيس اللجنة الأولمبية والبارالمبية السعودية الفائزين بالمركز الأول، وتوج المهندس داوود الهاجري رئيس الاتحاد الاماراتي الفائزين بالمركز الثالث.. بحضور الأمير محمد بن عبد الرحمن آل سعود رئيس الاتحاد السعودي لكرة الطاولة، وحمد احمد الحمادي رئيس الاتحاد القطري للعبة وأعضاء مجلس إدارة الاتحاد القطري.
أحمد الطيب:تمثل محطة إعداد قوية
أكد أحمد الطيب مدير إدارة الشؤون الفنية والرياضية باللجنة الأولمبية الإماراتية ومدير الوفد الإماراتي المشارك في دورة الألعاب الخليجية، على عمق الروابط الأخوية التي تجمع أبناء الخليج، معربا عن خالص شكره وتقديره لدولة قطر ولسعادة الشيخ جوعان بن حمد آل ثاني رئيس اللجنة الأولمبية القطرية، على حفاوة الاستقبال البالغة والتنظيم الاستثنائي؛ مشيرا إلى أن حفل الافتتاح جاء مبهرا ومجسدا للوحدة الخليجية والإرث التاريخي المشترك.
وقال «هذه الدورة تمثل محطة إعداد قوية وبروفة حقيقية قبل خوض منافسات دورة الألعاب الآسيوية «ناغويا 2026» في اليابان سبتمبر المقبل، كما أنها تمنح فرصة ذهبية للاعبين واللاعبات البعيدين عن منصات التتويج للاحتكاك مع أقرانهم بدول مجلس التعاون واكتساب المزيد من الخبرات الفنية، مما يساهم بشكل مباشر في رسم خريطة طريق متطورة للرياضة الخليجية مستقبلا».
VO2 MAX TESTING: WHAT THE LATEST RESEARCH SAYS
VO2 max is the gold standard measure of aerobic fitness, but its value goes far beyond a
single number. Here is what current research tells us about VO2 max testing, how it is used
by elite and recreational endurance athletes, and why getting tested in Dubai could be the
most useful thing you do for your training this year.
WHAT IS VO2 MAX AND WHY DOES IT MATTER?
VO2 max is the maximum rate at which your body can consume oxygen during intense exercise. It is expressed in millilitres of oxygen per kilogram of body weight per minute (ml/kg/min) and is widely regarded as the single best objective measure of cardiovascular fitness and aerobic capacity. esporist.com
The higher your VO2 max, the more oxygen your working muscles can use, and the greater your capacity for sustained high-intensity effort. For endurance athletes, runners, cyclists, triathletes, rowers, swimmers, VO2 max is one of the most reliable predictors of performance. An elite male marathon runner typically has a VO2 max above 70 ml/kg/min. Eliud Kipchoge, the world marathon record holder, has been measured at approximately 85. A healthy but untrained adult male sits around 35–45.
But here is what most people miss: VO2 max is not just a number to compare against others. The real value of a VO2 max test lies in what it reveals about your physiology, and how that information can be used to train more precisely, recover more effectively, and perform at a level that guesswork simply cannot deliver.
THE SCIENCE: WHAT CURRENT RESEARCH TELLS US
VO2 max is trainable — but has a ceiling
Research consistently shows that VO2 max can be improved through training, typically by 10–20 percent in untrained individuals and 5–10 percent in those already moderately fit. Highly trained athletes show smaller gains because they are already operating closer to their genetic ceiling. High intensity interval training (HIIT) and sustained aerobic volume both contribute to VO2 max improvements, but the relative contribution depends on the individual’s current fitness level and training history, which is exactly why baseline testing matters.
VO2 max predicts more than athletic performance
A growing body of research has established VO2 max as one of the strongest independent predictors of all-cause mortality, more predictive than blood pressure, cholesterol, or body weight. A landmark study published in JAMA Network Open found that low cardiorespiratory fitness carried a higher relative risk of death than smoking, diabetes, or hypertension. This has shifted the clinical conversation around VO2 max testing from purely athletic to broadly medical. Knowing your VO2 max is not just useful for race day, it is a meaningful marker of long-term health.
Lactate threshold matters as much as VO2 max
More recent sports science research has highlighted that lactate threshold, the exercise
intensity at which lactate begins to accumulate faster than the body can clear it, may be an even more powerful predictor of endurance performance than VO2 max alone. Two athletes with identical VO2 max values can have very different performance outcomes if their lactate thresholds occur at different percentages of their maximum.
This is why modern VO2 max testing, including cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) goes beyond measuring peak oxygen consumption. A comprehensive test identifies both the first lactate threshold (the point where breathing first becomes laboured) and the second lactate threshold (the point beyond which effort becomes unsustainable), giving a precise picture of the training zones that will produce the most adaptive response.
Heart rate zones based on feeling are not good enough
Most recreational athletes train using heart rate zones derived from age-based formulae such as 220 minus age. Research shows these formulae carry a standard deviation of approximately 10–12 beats per minute, meaning for a significant proportion of athletes, their calculated zones are meaningfully wrong. Training consistently in the wrong zones is one of the most common reasons athletes plateau, overtrain, or fail to develop the aerobic base they are working towards. A VO2 max test replaces population averages with your actual physiology.
WHAT A VO2 MAX TEST ACTUALLY INVOLVES
A cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET), the clinical gold standard for VO2 max measurement is conducted on a treadmill or cycle ergometer while the patient breathes through a mask connected to a metabolic analyser. The test uses a graded protocol: intensity increases incrementally every one to three minutes while the analyser measures oxygen consumption, carbon dioxide output, ventilation, and heart rate in real time.
The test typically lasts between 8 and 15 minutes. It is uncomfortable at peak intensity, that is by design, as a true VO2 max requires maximal effort, but it is safe when conducted with appropriate medical oversight. At UPANDRUNNING, all CPET testing is supervised by Dr. Zahra Alizadeh, a Sports Medicine Specialist with specific expertise in exercise stress testing and performance optimization.
Following the test, results are interpreted and presented as:
- VO2 max — your absolute aerobic ceiling
- VT1 and VT2 — your first and second ventilatory thresholds,corresponding to your aerobic and anaerobic threshold training zones
- Heart rate at each threshold — your personalised heart rate training zones based on
actual physiology, not formula - Economy data — how efficiently your body uses oxygen at various intensities
- Respiratory exchange ratio — indicating substrate utilisation (fat vs carbohydrate burning) at different intensities
HOW ENDURANCE ATHLETES USE VO2 MAX TESTING IN PRACTICE
Establishing precise training zones
The most immediate application is replacing generic heart rate zones with physiologically accurate ones. Once you know the exact heart rate at which your lactate thresholds occur, every training session can be targeted precisely, whether the goal is building aerobic base, improving threshold capacity, or developing peak speed. This is the foundation of polarised training, the approach now used by most elite endurance coaches, which relies on knowing exactly where Zone 2 ends and Zone 3 begins.
Identifying limiters and tracking adaptation
A VO2 max test reveals not just your ceiling but how you are approaching it. An athlete whose VO2 max is high but whose lactate thresholds are low relative to their maximum has significant room to improve performance without any increase in their aerobic ceiling, the limiter is threshold capacity, not peak oxygen consumption. Retesting every three to six months allows athletes and coaches to track whether training adaptations are occurring as expected and adjust the programme accordingly.
Nutrition and fuelling strategy
The respiratory exchange ratio data from a VO2 max test reveals the intensity at which your
body transitions from primarily burning fat to primarily burning carbohydrate. This is
enormously useful for race nutrition planning — particularly for ultra-endurance events where
fat oxidation capacity is a critical performance determinant. Athletes who know their fat-
burning ceiling can train specifically to extend it, and can plan fuelling strategies around the
actual metabolic demands of their target event.
Medical clearance and cardiac screening
For masters athletes, those over 35, and particularly over 45, a CPET performed with ECG
monitoring provides meaningful cardiac screening alongside performance data. Exercise-
induced arrhythmias, ST segment changes, and abnormal blood pressure responses that
may not be apparent at rest can be identified during a maximal effort test. For competitive
athletes training at high volumes in Dubai’s climate, this is both clinically prudent and
increasingly requested by race organisers for masters competitors.
Returning to training after illness or injury
Athletes returning from significant illness, surgery, or extended training breaks often face the
question of where to start. A VO2 max test provides an objective baseline that removes the
guesswork, and for post-COVID athletes in particular, CPET has emerged as a valuable tool
for identifying exercise intolerance and guiding a safe, evidence-based return to training.
Whether you are managing an existing injury or simply want to protect your game, UPANDRUNNING’s team of physiotherapists, titlist certified chiropractors, and sports medicine doctors in Dubai can help. We offer comprehensive movement screens, hands-on treatment, and personalised rehabilitation programmes designed around your lifestyle and your golf game.
Call 04 518 5400 or WhatsApp 04 343 9391 to book your appointment at one of our 6 locations across Dubai.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Book an appointment with our doctors. We will create a personalized treatment plan for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
At what age should a child see a podiatrist?
A developmental gait assessment between ages 5 and 7 is recommended even without symptoms, as this is the key window for identifying foot and lower limb conditions that are unlikely to self-correct. Children with pain, unusual gait, or flat feet causing symptoms should be assessed at any age.
What is Sever’s disease and how is it treated in Dubai?
Sever’s disease is an overuse injury at the heel’s growth plate, common in active children aged 8–14. It causes heel pain that worsens with sport. Treatment includes heel cushioning, calf stretching, activity modification, and orthotics where needed. Most children managed by
a pediatric podiatrist continue playing sport throughout treatment.
Are flat feet in children normal?
Yes, flat feet are normal and expected in children under 6. The arch develops gradually and most cases self-correct. Flat feet that persist beyond age 6–7 with associated pain, fatigue, or worsening alignment should be assessed by a pediatric podiatrist.
Why is my child walking on their tiptoes?
Toe walking is normal in toddlers up to age 2–3. Persistent toe walking beyond age 3 should be assessed, as it can indicate a shortened Achilles tendon, tight calf muscles, or in some cases an underlying neurological condition. A pediatric podiatrist can assess the cause and recommend appropriate treatment.
Where can I find a pediatric podiatrist in Dubai?
UPANDRUNNING offers pediatric podiatry at clinics across Dubai. Appointments include gait analysis, developmental assessment, force plate testing, and orthotics where needed.
Call 04 518 5400 or WhatsApp 04 343 9391 to book.
Do Dubai children have more foot problems than children elsewhere?
Dubai’s environment creates specific challenges for children’s foot health — including long hours on hard marble floors, year-round flat sandals with no arch support, and intensive sports academy training from a young age. These factors make proactive podiatric assessment particularly valuable for children growing up in Dubai.
أحمد الجانحي.. رياني
أعلن نادي الريان رسميًا تعاقده مع اللاعب أحمد الجانحي قادمًا من الغرافة، وذلك اعتبارًا من الموسم المقبل.
ويُعد الجانحي من أبرز اللاعبين في الفترة الأخيرة، بعدما قدم مستويات قوية مع الغرافة، ونجح في إثبات نفسه، جعلته أحد العناصر الأساسية في للفهود.
وتنتظر جماهير الريان الكثير من اللاعب خلال المرحلة المقبلة، خاصة أن الفريق يسعى لتعزيز صفوفه بعناصر مميزة قادرة على المنافسة على البطولات المحلية والقارية.
YOUSEF AL MULLA MEMORIAL TRIATHLON: RACE OVERVIEW
This was an excellent event put on by Super Sports Events. For those who did triathlon over 10 years ago in the UAE this was back where it all started at Ghantoot.
The swim was well marked in the quiet bay, and although the water was still warm, wet suits were allowed. There was a long transition from the beach to the bike racks which was probably the only down-side. Bike racking was easy and as usual with Super Sports Events the staff was super friendly and helpful, signage for parking and general direction was clear. There were two mobile bike vans available for any last minute requirements.
The bike course was 3 loops of 13km for the Olympic on closed wide roads which felt super safe. The run was a flat double out and back loop with a couple of water stations. The award ceremony was well organized and efficiently run. Overall great race by Super Sports Events and would definitely do again.
By David Hunt
Swimmers strike five more golds as hosts Qatar go top at GCC Games
Doha, Qatar: Qatar swimmers enjoyed another golden day at the Hamad Aquatic Centre, clinching five more gold medals with record-breaking performances as hosts Qatar leapt to the top of the 4th GCC Games Doha 2026 standings.
Qatar’s 3×3 men’s basketball, showjumping and fencing teams added three more gold medals as the home contingent wrapped up the second day with a total of 29 medals, including 11 gold, 10 silver and eight bronze medals.
Saudi Arabia slipped to second with nine gold, eight silver and four bronze medals, while Bahrain followed with three gold, five silver and three bronze.
After bagging three gold and two silver medals on the opening day, Qatar made a clean sweep in yesterday’s events.
Saadeddin, who won the 800m freestyle on Tuesday, opened the day by securing gold in the men’s 400m freestyle with a Games record time of 3:50.80 seconds. It was a Qatari one-two finish, as Emile Fouzai took silver in 3:56.05, with Bahrain’s Robert Bonsall winning bronze in 3:57.97.
Mohamed Mahmoud reigned supreme in the men’s 50m breaststroke, claiming gold in 28.38 seconds - another Games record. Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed Alotaibi (29.32) finished second for silver, with Qatar’s Hamza Shalan (29.53) earning bronze.
In the men’s 100m freestyle, Ali Tamer Hassan set a new Games record of 49.78 seconds to win gold. Emad Addin Zaben (50.58) of Saudi Arabia secured silver, while the UAE’s Hussein Abdelsalam (51.84) took bronze.
Abdalla Elghamry sparkled in the men’s 200m backstroke, winning gold in 2:05.91 to set another Games record. He won comfortably ahead of Saudi Arabia’s Ali Alessa, who took silver in 2:07.88, while Kuwait’s Abdullah Sultan settled for bronze in 2:12.23.
“I am surprised with my time. It was a tough contest and the other competitors brought the best out of me. Ali Alessa was really impressive. I loved the crowd which was special,” said Elghamry.
Qatar capped a successful day in the pool by clinching the men’s 4x100m freestyle relay gold, finishing ahead of Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.
Members of the gold-winning Qatar men’s 3×3 basketball team celebrate on the podium with Qatar’s women’s 3×3 basketball team who won the bronze.
Qatar excel in 3×3 basketball
At Al Gharafa Hall, Qatar’s men’s 3×3 basketball team beat Bahrain 20-11 in the gold medal match.
Their campaign featured group-stage victories over the UAE (22-9), Bahrain (21-15), Kuwait (21-7) and Saudi Arabia (19-12), before defeating Saudi Arabia again 21-11 in the semi-finals.
Saudi Arabia later claimed bronze with a 13-9 win over the UAE.
Qatar’s women’s 3×3 basketball team secured bronze, beating Kuwait 11–9 in the playoff.
“Winning the men’s gold and women’s bronze at Doha 2026 is a historic achievement that reflects the progress of Qatari basketball at the national team level,” said Qatar Basketball Federation President Mohammed bin Saad Al-Mughaseeb.
“The women’s bronze is particularly significant as it marks our first medal in Gulf Games history, highlighting the success of our development programmes and the growing base of the sport.”
Team showjumping, fencing golds for Qatar
At the Qatar Equestrian Federation indoor Arena, Qatar clinched team showjumping gold with a combined time of 206.37 seconds despite four penalties. Team UAE took silver in 208.89 seconds with eight penalties, while Kuwait secured bronze in 209.44 seconds after collecting 12 penalties.
At the Aspire Dome, Qatar secured gold and silver in the men’s foil event, with Ali Owaida overcoming compatriot Khaled Hussein in the final. The UAE’s Faris Alblooshi claimed bronze.
Qatar's Ali Al-Obaidali claimed the silver medal in the men’s 10-ball singles.
Al-Obaidali seals silver; strong show in taekwondo
Qatari cueist Ali Al-Obaidali claimed silver in the men’s 10-ball singles after a 5-7 defeat to Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed Baabad in the final at the Qatar Billiards and Snooker Federation Hall.
Al-Obaidali had earlier outclassed UAE’s Mahmoud Charif 7–2 in the semi-finals.
Meanwhile, the Qatar taekwondo team added two silver and three bronze medals at the Aspire Dome.
Ali Alarimi won silver in the men’s +80kg category after losing to Saudi Arabia’s Ali Alkhaibari 2–0 in the final.
Qatar’s Maram Fatnassi also claimed silver after being edged 2–1 by UAE’s Amna Alloghani in the women’s -67kg final.
In the women’s +67kg category, Qatar’s Noor Mohammed settled for bronze, with Saudi Arabia’s Dunya Saber winning gold and UAE’s Salma Alketbi taking silver.
Qatar’s Mohammad Awadalla claimed bronze in the men’s -68kg category, while Njoud Al Fahad added another bronze in the women’s -57kg category.
Bowling and table tennis medals
Qatar’s bowling duo of Talal Al-Marri and Bader Al-Sada secured silver in the doubles event, finishing second overall with 2,481 points from six games. Saudi Arabia’s Prince Mohammed bin Sultan Al Saud and Abdulmajid Al-Aslani took gold with 2,652 points, while Kuwait’s Mustafa Al-Mousawi and Faisal Salim claimed bronze with 2,467 points.
In table tennis, Qatar added bronze in the team competition, finishing third on four points after a 3–0 win over Oman and 3–1 defeats to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. Saudi Arabia won gold with six points, Bahrain took silver with five, and Oman finished fourth with three.
