Dubai to host region's first snow volleyball tournament

With the four-day tournament, Dubai is hoping to bolster its reputation as a destination for snow sports enthusiasts.
Scott Behrens dives for the ball during a friendly game of volleyball with friends in the snow Jan. 25, 2016 in Washington, DC.
Scott Behrens dives for the ball during a game of volleyball with friends in the snow Jan. 25, 2016, in Washington, DC. - Win McNamee/Getty Images
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Dubai is gearing up to host the Middle East’s first-ever snow volleyball tournament in October, the Emirati government announced on Monday. 

The Dubai Media Center said in a statement that the four-day sporting event will be held under the auspices of the International Volleyball Federation and take place at Ski Dubai, an indoor ski resort that’s part of the Mall of the Emirates. 

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