DUBAI: UAE rider Mohammed Al Balooshi thrilled home fans by securing his third FIM Bajas World Cup title and made history by becoming the first rider in the Arab world to achieve such a milestone. With a calculated performance, the UAE hero finished second in the event but topped the championship standings. According to Emirates News Agency, Al Balooshi shared the stage with Poland's Konrad Dabrowski, who claimed the Dubai event win on his KTM 450, and Sultan Al Balooshi, who earned third. In the FIA Baja World Cup, Portugal's Joao Ferreira secured the championship title in the cars category with a strong second-place finish in Dubai. The event itself was dominated by Nasser Al Attiyah of Qatar, who clinched his record-breaking 13th Dubai International Baja victory. The UAE's Abdulaziz Ahli shone in the Quads category, taking a dominant victory. Meanwhile, Poland's Joanna Modrzewska secured the Women's championship title after a season of consistent performances. Dubai-based Briton Alex McInnes delivered an impressive ride through the dunes, clocking the fastest time on Stage 3.
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