Significant sporting events took place in Abu Dhabi. In endurance racing, part of the President's Cup for Endurance and Ability, Mansoor Naser Al Hamadi was crowned champion of the 'Giants' race. He rode 'Scotch' from Al Reef Al Jabana stables, finishing with a time of 3:46:47 and an average speed of 26.46 km/h. Second place went to Indian jockey Manohar Singh, while third was claimed by Abdullah Yousuf Al Hamadi. In football, the ninth round of the ADNOC Pro League saw 'Khorfakkan' secure a well-deserved 3-0 victory over 'Bani Yas'. Goals were scored by Saeed Amil in the 8th minute, Pedro Pavlov in the 40th, and Tarik Tsouvali in the 93rd. This win boosted 'Khorfakkan' to 8th place with 11 points, while 'Bani Yas' remains second-to-last with 4 points.
