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}}Liwa Sports Club (LSC) is a prominent sports club located in the ] of the ], ]. The club is primarily known for organizing the annual Liwa International Festival, a two-week cultural extravaganza held in December at the ]. The festival is officially named "Liwa" followed by the consecutive year, for example, the festival held from December 16-31, 2022, was called "Liwa 2023." The event is prepared for and managed by Liwa Sports Club in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi).<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Liwa International Festival returns 16-31 December 2022 Under the patronage of Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan |url=https://dct.gov.ae/en/media.centre/news/liwa.international.festival.returns.16.31.december.2022.under.the.patronage.of.hamdan.bin.zayed.al.nahyan.aspx |access-date=2023-10-13 |website=department of culture and tourism abu dhabi |language=en-US}}</ref> }}Liwa Sports Club (LSC) is a sports club located in the ] of the ], ]. The club is primarily known for organizing the annual Liwa International Festival held in December of every year at the ]. The festival is officially named "Liwa" followed by the consecutive year. The event is prepared for and managed by Liwa Sports Club in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi).<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Liwa International Festival returns 16-31 December 2022 Under the patronage of Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan |url=https://dct.gov.ae/en/media.centre/news/liwa.international.festival.returns.16.31.december.2022.under.the.patronage.of.hamdan.bin.zayed.al.nahyan.aspx |access-date=2023-10-13 |website=department of culture and tourism abu dhabi |language=en-US}}</ref>


== History == == History ==
Liwa Sports Club was initially established as the Abu Dhabi Motors Club in Madinat Zayed, Dhafra, Emirate of Abu Dhabi. It was approved by the Abu Dhabi Executive Council on September 17, 2003, and the General Authority of Youth and Sport Welfare on October 23, 2004. The club's main focus was on hosting car and motorbike races in the Dhafra region. In 2013, the club expanded its activities and added new sports and events, leading to its name change to Liwa Sports Club (LSC). It is also informally referred to as Al Gharbia Sport Club.<ref>{{Cite web |title=نبذة عنا |url=https://lsc.ae/?page_id=606 |access-date=2023-10-13 |website=نادي ليوا الرياضي |language=ar}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Media Reports |url=https://lsc.ae/?page_id=2920 |access-date=2023-10-13 |website=Liwa Sport Club |language=en-US}}</ref> Liwa Sports Club was initially established as the Abu Dhabi Motors Club in Madinat Zayed, Dhafra, Emirate of Abu Dhabi. It was approved by the Abu Dhabi Executive Council on September 17, 2003, and the General Authority of Youth and Sport Welfare on October 23, 2004. The club's main focus was on hosting car and motorbike races in the Dhafra region. In 2013, the club expanded its activities and added new sports and events, leading to its name change to Liwa Sports Club (LSC). It is also informally referred to as Al Gharbia Sport Club.<ref>{{Cite web |title=نبذة عنا |url=https://lsc.ae/?page_id=606 |access-date=2023-10-13 |website=نادي ليوا الرياضي |language=ar}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Media Reports |url=https://lsc.ae/?page_id=2920 |access-date=2023-10-13 |website=Liwa Sport Club |language=en-US}}</ref>


Liwa Sports Club has a rich history in car and motorbike racing and has established itself as one of the prominent clubs in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. It hosts and manages various races and tournaments that attract participants and visitors from all over the world. Liwa Sports Club hosts and manages various races and tournaments that attract participants and visitors from all over the world.


== Liwa International Festival == == Liwa International Festival ==
The Liwa International Festival, organized by Liwa Sports Club and the ], is the flagship event of the club. It features a wide range of sports and activities, including classic car competitions, UTV motorsport racing, equestrian and falconry competitions, camel races, horse races, car stunts, sand drag bike races, and more.<ref>{{Cite web |title=About Us |url=https://lsc.ae/?page_id=2953 |access-date=2023-10-13 |website=Liwa Sport Club |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Liwa Moreeb Dune Festival 2023 |url=https://abudhabiculture.ae/en/events/liwa-festival-2022 |url-status=live |website=Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism}}</ref> The festival attracts over 20,000 visitors and competitors each year.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 1, 2022 |title=ختام مهرجان "ليوا الدولي"وتتويج الفائزين في منافسات صعود التل |url=https://www.wam.ae/ar/details/1395303007697 |access-date=2023-10-13 |website=wam}}</ref> The Liwa International Festival, organized by Liwa Sports Club and the ], is the flagship event of the club. It features a wide range of sports and activities, including classic car competitions, UTV motorsport racing, equestrian and falconry competitions, camel races, horse races, car stunts, sand drag bike races, and more.<ref>{{Cite web |title=About Us |url=https://lsc.ae/?page_id=2953 |access-date=2023-10-13 |website=Liwa Sport Club |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Liwa Moreeb Dune Festival 2023 |url=https://abudhabiculture.ae/en/events/liwa-festival-2022 |url-status=live |website=Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism}}</ref> The festival attracted over 20,000 visitors and competitors in December 2022 .<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 1, 2022 |title=ختام مهرجان "ليوا الدولي"وتتويج الفائزين في منافسات صعود التل |url=https://www.wam.ae/ar/details/1395303007697 |access-date=2023-10-13 |website=wam}}</ref>


Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, representative of the ruler in the Al Dhafra region, the festival showcases the rich cultural heritage, traditions, and sporting spirit of the UAE. It offers a unique experience for both participants and spectators, combining thrilling sports competitions with entertainment and cultural events.<ref name=":0" /> Under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, representative of the ruler in the Al Dhafra region, the festival showcases the cultural heritage, traditions, and sporting spirit of the UAE.<ref name=":0" />
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These activities cater to a diverse range of sporting interests and attract participants mainly from different parts of the UAE and the Gulf region.
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The Liwa International Festival has attracted notable celebrity visitors, including Steve Harvey, Tyrese Gibson, and Cody Walker.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Skirka |first=Hayley |date=2022-12-18 |title=Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed visits Liwa International Festival |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/things-to-do/2022/12/18/sheikh-hamdan-bin-zayed-visits-liwa-international-festival/ |access-date=2023-10-13 |website=The National |language=en}}</ref> The Liwa International Festival has attracted notable celebrity visitors, including Steve Harvey, Tyrese Gibson, and Cody Walker.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Skirka |first=Hayley |date=2022-12-18 |title=Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed visits Liwa International Festival |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/things-to-do/2022/12/18/sheikh-hamdan-bin-zayed-visits-liwa-international-festival/ |access-date=2023-10-13 |website=The National |language=en}}</ref>


Liwa Sports Club continues to play a significant role in promoting sports and cultural activities in the region, contributing to the development of the sporting landscape in the UAE. Through its annual festival and year-round events, the club provides opportunities for sports enthusiasts and visitors to engage in thrilling competitions, experience local traditions, and celebrate the rich heritage of the region. Liwa Sports Club continues to play a significant role in promoting sports and cultural activities in the region, contributing to the development of the sporting and tourism landscape in the UAE.


== References == == References ==
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  • Diverse Sports Club in Abu Dhabi including car, camel, motorsport, falconry and horse racing


    Football club
    Liwa Sports Club
    Liwa Sports Club Logo
    Full nameLiwa Sports Club
    Nickname(s)LSC
    Founded2003
    ChairmanAbdulla Butti Al Qubaisi
    General ManagerHamdan Mohammed Al Mazrouei
    Websitehttps://lsc.ae/

    Liwa Sports Club (LSC) is a sports club located in the Dhafra Region of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The club is primarily known for organizing the annual Liwa International Festival held in December of every year at the Moreeb Dune. The festival is officially named "Liwa" followed by the consecutive year. The event is prepared for and managed by Liwa Sports Club in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi).

    History

    Liwa Sports Club was initially established as the Abu Dhabi Motors Club in Madinat Zayed, Dhafra, Emirate of Abu Dhabi. It was approved by the Abu Dhabi Executive Council on September 17, 2003, and the General Authority of Youth and Sport Welfare on October 23, 2004. The club's main focus was on hosting car and motorbike races in the Dhafra region. In 2013, the club expanded its activities and added new sports and events, leading to its name change to Liwa Sports Club (LSC). It is also informally referred to as Al Gharbia Sport Club.

    Liwa Sports Club hosts and manages various races and tournaments that attract participants and visitors from all over the world.

    Liwa International Festival

    The Liwa International Festival, organized by Liwa Sports Club and the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism, is the flagship event of the club. It features a wide range of sports and activities, including classic car competitions, UTV motorsport racing, equestrian and falconry competitions, camel races, horse races, car stunts, sand drag bike races, and more. The festival attracted over 20,000 visitors and competitors in December 2022 .

    Under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, representative of the ruler in the Al Dhafra region, the festival showcases the cultural heritage, traditions, and sporting spirit of the UAE.

    Liwa 2023; Liwa Sports Club Winners in the Sand Drag Bike Race in Liwa International Festival Dec 2022 in Moreeb Dune in Al Dhafra Region, Abu Dhabi
    Liwa 2023; Liwa Sports Club Winners in the Sand Drag Bike Race in Liwa International Festival Dec 2022 in Moreeb Dune in Al Dhafra Region, Abu Dhabi

    Sports and Activities

    Liwa Sports Club organizes and participates in various local and Gulf tournaments. Some of the sports and activities associated with the club include:

    • Classic Car competition
    • UTV Motorsport racing
    • Freestyle Drift
    • Camel Race
    • Car stunt
    • Sand drag bike
    • Liwa Cycling Challenge
    • Moreeb Dune race
    • National Day Sports Festival
    • Equestrian and Falconry Competitions in the Al Dhafra region
    • Liwa International Festival
    • Al Dhafra Sea Festival
    • Liwa Sports Union Day Festival
    • Liwa Freestyle Drift Season
    • Al Marfa water sport Festival
    Liwa Sports Club Car Sand Race in Liwa International Festival 2022 in Abu Dhabi events Al Dhafra region
    Liwa Sports Club Car Sand Race in Liwa International Festival 2022 in Abu Dhabi events
    Liwa Sports Club Camel Race in Liwa International Festival 2022 in Moreeb Dune (Tal Mor3ib)
    Liwa Sports Club Camel Race in Liwa International Festival 2022 in Moreeb Dune (Tal Mor3ib)

    Celebrity Visitors

    The Liwa International Festival has attracted notable celebrity visitors, including Steve Harvey, Tyrese Gibson, and Cody Walker.

    Liwa Sports Club continues to play a significant role in promoting sports and cultural activities in the region, contributing to the development of the sporting and tourism landscape in the UAE.

    References

    1. ^ "Liwa International Festival returns 16-31 December 2022 Under the patronage of Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan". department of culture and tourism abu dhabi. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
    2. "نبذة عنا". نادي ليوا الرياضي (in Arabic). Retrieved 2023-10-13.
    3. "Media Reports". Liwa Sport Club. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
    4. "About Us". Liwa Sport Club. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
    5. "Liwa Moreeb Dune Festival 2023". Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
    6. "ختام مهرجان "ليوا الدولي"وتتويج الفائزين في منافسات صعود التل". wam. January 1, 2022. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
    7. Skirka, Hayley (2022-12-18). "Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed visits Liwa International Festival". The National. Retrieved 2023-10-13.

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