Abu Dhabi to host FIM World Supercross in November

12.07.2023 - 09:57 arabnews.com

ABU DHABI: Yas Island in Abu Dhabi will host the penultimate round of the FIM World Supercross Championship in 2023. The WSX Abu Dhabi GP will be held over two days at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island, on Nov.

4 and 5. This is the first time the region will host a world supercross event, according to sports marketing and entertainment company SX Global. “We’re extremely proud to announce the WSX Abu Dhabi GP.

Yas Island is known for the standard of excellence in hosting some of the biggest events in the region including other major events like Formula 1, UFC and NBA,” said SX Global’s CEO Adam Bailey, recently. “This event will mark the first-ever supercross event held in the region and is a significant milestone for both WSX and the sport of supercross.

The fact that Abu Dhabi is the home of our strategic investment partner in Mubadala Capital, makes it even more special.” The event will be organized by Ethara, in partnership with Miral.

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