Versuchen GOLD - Frei
Finnish shuttler Oldorff stars at Al Ain Masters
Gulf Today
|October 06, 2025
Promising Finnish shuttler Joakim Oldorff 's calm and composed demeanour on the court didn't just fetch him his first Super 100 men's singles title at the Al Ain Masters 2025 on Sunday but the hearts of many fans.
-
With the same politeness, he obliged his young fans with photographs and autographs at the Al Ain Club.
However, he also describes himself as 'competitive'.
"I think my competitiveness and politeness describe me. I like to be respectful with everyone I want to treat people the way I want them to treat me."
"It has been an amazing week and amazing crowd! "I'm proud at the moment; it's my second tournament in Abu Dhabi, I'm honoured to see such crowd cheering for me.
At 22, Oldorff has pulled off amazing result, motivating and guiding himself all by himself.
On Sunday, he came from a game down to beat a strong Malaysia's Aidil Sholeh 14-21, 21-17, 21-7 in men's singles final.
Diese Geschichte stammt aus der October 06, 2025-Ausgabe von Gulf Today.
Abonnieren Sie Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierter Premium-Geschichten und über 9.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.
Sie sind bereits Abonnent? Anmelden
WEITERE GESCHICHTEN VON Gulf Today
Gulf Today
Babar, Shaheen return as Pakistan announce squad for Australia T20I
Shaheen Shah Afridi returns from injury and Babar Azam kept his place in Pakistan’s T20 format despite a below-par Big Bash League season as the selectors named a 16-member squad for the three-match home series against Australia.
1 mins
January 24, 2026
Gulf Today
Schnitzel-fuelled striker Kane fires Bayern's hunger for history
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane revealed a hidden motivation behind his brilliant season with the German giants — a schnitzel for every goal he scores.
2 mins
January 24, 2026
Gulf Today
France probes death of babies after powdered milk recall
France's health minister on Friday sought to reassure consumers that all suspicious infant formula had been withdrawn, as an investigation began into the deaths of two babies who drank possibly contaminated powdered milk.
1 mins
January 24, 2026
Gulf Today
World number one Alcaraz eases into Melbourne last 16 as top seed Sabalenka and Gauff grind through
Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff took a rocky path to the fourth round of the Australian Open on Friday but Carlos Alcaraz glided into the last 16 in his 100th Grand Slam match.
2 mins
January 24, 2026
Gulf Today
Science and spirituality go hand in hand, says Sunita
Indian-origin former Nasa astronaut Sunita Williams said science and spirituality are not contradictory but complementary, asserting that her experiences in space deepened her sense of wonder about the planet and humanity’s place in it.
2 mins
January 24, 2026
Gulf Today
SupperClub partners with Visa to offer top services
SupperClub, the region's leading members-only dining and lifestyle platform, has announced a flagship partnership with Visa, introducing guaranteed held tables at the GCC's most sought-after restaurants for eligible Visa cardholders.
1 min
January 24, 2026
Gulf Today
RTA unveils artistic design bridge and 4km cycling tracks in Al Quoz
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), a member of the Higher Committee of Al Quoz Creative Zone, has announced the completion of a package of infrastructure projects designed to enhance connectivity and strengthen transport integration across the area.
2 mins
January 24, 2026
Gulf Today
Nimrat Kaur shares pics with Akshay Kumar, celebrates 10 years of 'Airlift'
As her film “Airlift” completed a decade in Hindi cinema on Thursday, actress Nimrat Kaur celebrated the moment and said that it was IO years ago, “this celluloid magic happened”.
2 mins
January 24, 2026
Gulf Today
Education 'protects children from dangerous paths'
On the occasion of International Education Day, Alya Obaid Al Musaiebi, Director of The Big Heart Foundation, said: “On International Education Day, we reaffirm that equitable access to education remains one of the most urgent humanitarian challenges facing vulnerable communities.
1 mins
January 24, 2026
Gulf Today
Gold prices ease on profit-taking after nearing $5,000 mark
Spot gold edged lower after nearing the $5,000-an-ounce mark earlier on Friday, as investors booked profits after prices struck another record driven by the uncertain geopolitical outlook.
1 min
January 24, 2026
Listen
Translate
Change font size

