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The GCC Games, held in Qatar, saw the UAE win 66 medals: 13 gold, 19 silver, and 34 bronze.
In equestrian sports, Emirati riders continued their dominance in international endurance races, sweeping both races at the Royal Windsor Horse Show in Britain. They secured the top three positions in the 120km two-star race and won the 100km one-star race.
Equestrian Salem Malhouf Al Ketbi won the 160km Castelsagra International Endurance Race in France, while Fares Al Mansouri added the 120km race title to his collection in the same competition.
In another equestrian achievement, the International Olympic Committee selected rider Omar Al Marzouqi as one of the "Sports Role Models" for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, in recognition of his career and sporting achievements.
In Arabian horse beauty championships, the European Conference of Arab Horse Organisations (ECAHO) upgraded the Fujairah International Arabian Horse Beauty Championship to Category A, reflecting the UAE's global standing in supporting and promoting purebred Arabian horses.
The UAE athletics team also made a strong showing this month, concluding its participation in the 21st Arab Youth Athletics Championships (under 20) in Tunisia with a total of 10 medals: 5 gold, 1 silver, and 4 bronze, in addition to setting several new records.
The UAE athletics team continued its continental success at the 22nd Asian U20 Championships in Hong Kong, securing fourth place overall among 30 countries with six medals: five gold and one bronze.
The UAE judo team also achieved outstanding results internationally, with Eliza Litieva winning the gold medal in the under-78 kg category at the Dushanbe Grand Slam in Tajikistan.
The national team further boosted its medal tally at the Astana Grand Slam in Kazakhstan, winning a silver and a bronze medal.
Emirati driver Rashid Al Dhaheri topped the overall standings in the FIA Formula Regional Championship after the conclusion of the third round at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium. The event featured 30 drivers from over 20 countries, and Al Dhaheri's performance solidified his lead in the championship, having already secured two podium finishes: second in the first race and third in the second. In cycling, the UAE Team Emirates continued its global success, with Slovenian star Tadej Pogačar winning the Tour de Romandie in Switzerland in his debut race. The UAE Youth Team also triumphed in the 2026 Tour of Portugal after an exceptional performance that included three stage victories. The team dominated the overall standings, with Russian Matvey Boldyrev finishing first and Spaniard Jaime Torres second.
France's Benoît Cosnefroy, also a UAE Team Emirates cyclist, secured his first title with the team by winning the Boucle de la Mayenne race.
In rugby, the Shaheen team achieved a remarkable feat, winning the silver medal at the Monaco International Sevens after reaching the final and facing the French champions.
In rowing, the Al Hamriyah Modern Rowing Team won the gold medal at the Tunisia Olympic Rowing Classic, with Hamad Abdullah Al Hosani and Salem Al Mansouri winning the under-19 double sculls.
Emirati women's football has made remarkable progress at the continental level, following the Asian Football Confederation's (AFC) announcement of its women's club competition rankings for the 2025-2026 season, which placed the UAE twelfth in Asia and first in the Gulf and Arab world.
The Abu Dhabi Sports Council achieved a global milestone by winning seven gold awards at the Sports Industry Awards (SPIA 2026), one of the most prestigious awards in the region's sports sector, which celebrates the most influential and distinguished sports institutions, initiatives, and leaders.
The Council also received two awards at the International Sports Conference 2026 in London for the "Abu Dhabi Marathon sponsored by ADNOC" and "Active Hub," in recognition of its efforts in developing sports initiatives and promoting community engagement.
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