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The Abu Dhabi Police General Command team has claimed the championship shield at the 44th Police Shooting Championship, marking their third consecutive year securing first place in the overall standings. The tournament, organized by the Ministry of Interior’s Police Sports Federation as part of the 2026 General Sports Excellence Shield competitions, was hosted by Sharqah Police General Command at the shooting ranges of the Police Science Academy in Al Khudaira area.
According to official reports, the Abu Dhabi Police team competed across eleven different events to secure the top position. Major General Abdullah Mubarak bin Amer, Commander-in-Chief of Sharqah Police, presented the championship shield to the winning team during a ceremony attended by Brigadier Dr. Rashid Mohammed Borshid, Director of Saif bin Zayed Academy for Police and Security Sciences, along with senior officers from the Ministry of Interior and police leadership.
Specialized Training Programs Drive Police Shooting Championship Success
Brigadier Dr. Rashid Mohammed Borshid, Director of Saif bin Zayed Academy for Police and Security Sciences and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Police Sports Council, emphasized that this victory reflects the results of specialized training programs and continuous development plans. The academy adopts global best practices in police shooting, he noted, highlighting the institution’s commitment to qualifying police personnel and enhancing their efficiency to achieve excellence and field readiness.
The sustained dominance in the police shooting championship demonstrates the high level of professionalism and discipline among Abu Dhabi Police members, according to Colonel Rashid Saghir Al Balushi, Director of the Shooting and Field Applications Department. He indicated that maintaining the title embodies a spirit of positive competition and reinforces Abu Dhabi Police’s leading position in police shooting ranges.
Comprehensive Competition Format Tests Multiple Skills
The championship featured participation from eight teams representing various sectors and commands within the Ministry of Interior. Meanwhile, the competition included diverse events and specialized security scenarios in shooting disciplines, testing a wide range of tactical capabilities among law enforcement personnel.
Competition categories encompassed tactical movement skills shooting for men, women, officers, and elite categories. Additionally, the tournament included first responder pistol shooting competitions for both male and female participants, showcasing the broad scope of shooting proficiency across different police units.
Furthermore, the championship incorporated speed challenge and accuracy challenge events for men and women categories. The competition format also featured a sniper event for male participants, highlighting the comprehensive nature of the specialized security scenarios tested during the tournament.
Strategic Importance of Shooting Excellence
The consistent achievement in the police shooting championship reflects meticulous efforts that have contributed to enhancing team efficiency and maintaining operational readiness. However, beyond competition success, these programs serve a crucial role in developing the tactical capabilities of law enforcement personnel across the United Arab Emirates.
In contrast to general sports competitions, police shooting championships specifically address operational requirements faced by law enforcement agencies. The specialized training programs and continuous development plans ensure that police personnel maintain the highest standards of marksmanship and tactical response capabilities required for modern policing challenges.
The three-year winning streak by Abu Dhabi Police demonstrates sustained investment in personnel development and training infrastructure. Officials have emphasized that these achievements stem from adopting international best practices while tailoring programs to meet specific operational needs of UAE law enforcement agencies.
The Ministry of Interior has not announced the schedule for the 45th edition of the championship, though authorities are expected to continue organizing the annual competition as part of ongoing efforts to maintain and enhance shooting proficiency across police commands.
