Astridge aims to inspire younger generation representing UAE at Games

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2026-01-27

London (PA Media/dpa) - He learned to ski inside a giant shopping mall and next month will become the first man from United Arab Emirates to take to the Winter Olympic slopes. The route plotted by British-born Alex Astridge all the way to the Games in Milan and Cortina is one that makes Dave Ryding's rise from a dry slope in Pendle appear positively alpine by comparison. Jostle past 600 retail outlets offering everything from Rolex watches to lux......

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