Abu Dhabi (Etihad)Two-time NBA champion Sylvia Fowles had an exciting experience as she accompanied Amna Al Qubaisi, the first Emirati female racing driver, on a speed tour of the Yas Marina Circuit. Fowles visits Abu Dhabi to participate in the events accompanying the NBA Abu Dhabi 2024 matches, presented by ADQ Holding Company.Fowles, a four-time Olympic gold medalist, expressed her happiness with this experience, and said: “I am delighted with the opportunity to have this experience because I love cars and speed, especially in the company of a talented driver like Amna.”Fowles spoke about the similarities between basketball and leadership, and highlighted the importance of training and maintaining focus. She said: “The most prominent similarity is the commitment to training. In order to be the best, you must have the will and perform well. “A fraction of a second can make a big difference, just like in basketball.”Fowles also expressed her admiration for the various tourist destinations in Abu Dhabi, saying: “I have heard a lot about the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and I definitely want to visit it. I also love the arts, so I intend to visit the Louvre Abu Dhabi.”Speaking about her experience in the NBA matches in Abu Dhabi, Fowles praised the efforts of the organizers and said: “I spent enjoyable and entertaining times here, and Abu Dhabi offers the most wonderful experiences for visitors. “It is great for sports fans to come together, and to see sports attracting audiences from all over the world.”Fowles expressed her admiration for Al Qubaisi, in the context of her talk about women’s empowerment and cooperation between basketball and motor sports, and said: “Amna has amazing skills, and I told her to start teaching young women how to drive. Watching women succeed in achieving remarkable things provides great inspiration, especially in light of the opportunities they have to showcase their talents here in the Middle East, which contributes to making the world a better place.”In turn, Amna Al Qubaisi said after giving Fowles the opportunity to drive the car: “Fowles has some driving skills, and it was a beautiful experience and I was not worried about accompanying her on this tour.”Al Qubaisi added about her first experience at basketball matches in Abu Dhabi: “This was the first time I attended an NBA match, and it was a special and entertaining experience.”The global event was characterized by bringing together many sports and diverse cultural experiences, and highlighted the growing cooperation between motor sports and basketball in the region. #Fowles #Amna #Qubaisi. #speed #Yas #Marina #Circuit