Dubai Police announced on Friday the return of the ‘Ramadan Games' running from March 1 to March 22, with total cash prize exceeding Dh800,000.
“The tournament aims to promote a sports culture during the holy month of Ramadan,” said Dubai Police, noting the games “encourage competition, fitness, and a healthy lifestyle. The initiative underscores the importance of sports in enhancing physical health, fitness levels, character development, and overall well-being.”
There will be 8 community categories, including:
- General public
- Dubai Police Academy students
- Hemaya School students
- Dubai Police employees
- Participants in the specialised Diploma in Police Innovation and International Leadership (PIL)
- Dubai Police retirees
- Families of Dubai Police employees
- People of Determination
The tournament will feature 23 sporting competitions:
- Tennis
- Football
- Snooker
- Beach volleyball
- Taekwondo
- Roller skating
- Shooting
- Chess
- 5 km running race
- Traditional Emirati games
- Cricket
- Padel
- Air rifle shooting
- Calisthenics
- Indoor rowing
- Obstacle course race
- Swimming
- Cycling race
- Jiu-Jitsu
- 100m sprint race
- Karate
- Archery
- Mountain biking challenge
Matches will be held at these locations
- Dubai Police Officers Club
- Dubai Police Academy
- Deira Palm
- Umm Al Daman
- Training City in Al Ruwayyah
- Nad Al Sheba Police Station
Most competitions will take place after Iftar, from 9pm to 12 midnight, while cycling competitions will be held before Iftar, from 3pm to 5pm.
