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Dubai
World Cup [ http://www.dubaiworldcup.com]
One evening of racing and a total purse of 15.25M
US$!!
The following table shows the race card for the 2002
race meeting and tells the whole story. The Dubai
World Cup with a purse of 6M US$ is the richest prize
in the equestrian racing world.
| No |
Race |
Distance |
Surface |
Purse
(US$) |
| 1 |
Dubai Kahayla Classic
(Gr. 1) Purebred Arabians 5 yo+ |
2000m/10f |
Dirt |
250,000 |
| 2 |
Godolphin Mile
(Gr. 2)4 yo+ (NH) 3 yo+ (SH) |
1600m/8f |
Dirt |
1,000,000 |
| 3 |
UAE Derby (Gr.
2) 3 yo |
2000m/10f |
Dirt |
2,000,000 |
| 4 |
Dubai Sheema Classic
(Gr. 1) 4 yo+ |
2400m/12f |
Turf |
2,000,000 |
| 5 |
Dubai Golden Shaheen
(Gr.1) 3 yo+ |
1200m/6f |
Dirt |
2,000,000 |
| 6 |
Dubai Duty Free
(Gr. 1) 4 yo+ |
1777m/8f+
177m |
Turf |
2,000,000 |
| 7 |
Dubai World Cup
(Gr.1) 4 yo+ |
2000m/10f |
Dirt |
6,000,000 |
The
Dubai Tennis Championships [ www.dubaitennischampionships.com]
The 2002 Championships featured two tournaments
(1) The Dubai Duty Free Women's Open and (2) The
Dubai Duty Free Men's Open. Both tournaments are
sponsored by [Dubai Duty Free]
For the first time in its history, the championships
have attracted both women's and men's 2001 Wimbledon
champions, Venus Williams and Goran Ivanicevic as
well as a number of top ranked players like Monica
Seles, Yevgeney Kafelnikov, defending champion Juan
Carlos Ferrero and Anna Kournikova
Prize Money for Women's Open
(All figures in US$)
| |
Winner |
Finalist |
Semi
Final |
Quarter
Final |
Round
16 |
Round
28 |
| Singles |
93,000 |
49,500 |
26,500
|
14,100 |
7,600 |
3,900 |
| Doubles
(team) |
29,000 |
15,600 |
8,400 |
4,500 |
2,000 |
|
Prize Money for Men's Open
(All figures in US$)
| |
Winner |
Finalist |
Semi
Final |
Quarter
Final |
Round
16 |
Round
32 |
| Singles |
167,000 |
88,000 |
46,300 |
24,500 |
12,800 |
6,750 |
| Doubles
(team) |
76,000 |
40,000 |
21,000 |
11,040 |
2,000 |
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Dubai
Desert Classic [http://www.dubaidesertclassic.com]
One of the most prestigious events on the European
PGA Tour.
The 2002 Dubai Desert Classic had a field of 150
players including the two qualifiers from the
Pro and Amateur Qualifying events. Among players
were defending champion Thomas Bjorn, World no.5
Ernie Els, European No.2 Padraig Harrington, European
No.3 Darren Clarke and former Major winners Nick
Faldo, Seve Ballesteros, Mark O'Meara, Ian Woosnam
and Paul Lawrie.
| Winner |
£166,660 |
$250,000 |
| Second |
£111,110 |
$166,665 |
| Third |
£62,600 |
$93,900 |
| Fourth |
£50,000 |
$75,000 |
Dubai
Grand Prix [ http://www.victoryteam.org.ae]
The fastest offshore powerboats in the world roar
across the sparkling waters of the Arabian Gulf
in a dazzling spectacle of color and thrills.
Dubai
Rugby Sevens [ http://www.dubairugby7s.com]
Teams from all over Europe converge on Dubai for
this incredible athletic event.
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