Day: April 20, 2023

Sports

LIV Golf in talks about women’s tour, says Greg Norman

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  • LIV Golf sparked turmoil in the sport when it launched last year
  • Maiden Australian leg features 54-hole, no-cut tour features 48 players in 12 teams
  • Golf’s rebel LIV tour is considering creating a women’s circuit and has approached American and European players who are keen to be involved, chief executive Greg Norman said Thursday.LIV Golf sparked turmoil in the sport when it launched last year with the backing of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, luring star players away from the men’s US PGA Tour with lucrative contracts.
    Norman now has his eye on doing the same with the women.
    “That is a discussion we have internally on a regular basis,” he said in Adelaide ahead of the maiden Australian leg of the 54-hole, no-cut tour, which features 48 players in 12 teams.
    “I have personally had discussions with individual LPGA Tour players, LET Tour players, Ladies European Tour. They love what our product is showcasing.
    “They ask all the time, ‘How can we get involved?’ We’d love to see a LIV ladies series.”
    But Norman is also conscious that he first needs to get the men’s version right, with the tour still finding its feet in only its second season.
    While the Australia event this week is a sell-out, the circuit has met resistance elsewhere from traditionalists and critics who charge that it is helping Saudi Arabia “sportswash” its human rights record.
    “From our perspective, last year was a beta season. We had eight events. This year was our first season where we’re kicking off,” he said.
    “We can only drink out of a fire hydrant so much, so we have a lot of opportunities and initiatives coming across our plate.
    “Our focus is to make sure this year we produce what we’re producing here from day one, 2023, and then going forward we’re looking what are the best opportunities to build on to what we have today.
    “But the answer to the question is yes, we talk about it (women’s version) internally, and I have had discussions with individual lady players, professional players.”
Sports

Pierre Abou Diwan to represent UAE at Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals in Bahrain

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10-year-old UAE Champion has high hopes for the December event.

After winning the UAE Rotax Max Challenge championship in the Micro Max category during 2022-2023, Pierre Abou Diwan is now preparing to represent the UAE in the 23rd edition of the Rotax MAX Challenge 2023 World Grand Finals Challenge in Bahrain.

Being held for the second time in the Bahrain International Karting Circuit, Sakhir, from 2nd to 9th December 2023, the exciting tournament will witness almost 300 champion drivers in action.

Following his debut season, Pierre said, “I am very pleased with this victory that comes after great hard work and continuous training. I wish to thank everyone who helped me win this challenge – my team George Gibbons Motorsport (GGM), my coaches, and my school Lycée Libanais Francophone Privé Meydan, particularly my family, and parents, who have always been my greatest support.”

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He added, “Competing in the world finals with the best karting drivers from around the world is a great honor, and I am proud to be representing the UAE at this world championship.”

The talented driver from Lebanon is currently making great efforts to prepare for the world challenge in Bahrain, which is a new starting point for his journey toward the international Karting scene.

Pierre trains on track two to three days a week and keeps up with his physical and mental fitness. In addition, his mother ensures that he does all his homework and exam studying in advance when there is a race weekend, especially when traveling is involved.

Like every karting driver, Pierre dreams of making it to Formula 1 one day. He knows it’s a long, complicated, expensive road, but he is determined to make it in motorsport.