Dubai Police have announced the return of the Ramadan Games, set to take place from March 1 to March 22, with total cash prizes 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."
The tournament will include eight community categories, covering a wide range of participants:
- 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
A total of 23 sporting competitions will be featured in this year’s tournament, including:
- Mountain biking challenge
- 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
Matches will take place at the following 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 be held after Iftar, running from 9 pm to 12 midnight, while cycling competitions will take place before Iftar, from 3 pm to 5 pm.