44th Police Shooting Championship kicks off in Sharjah

January 19, 2026 / 11:24 PM

Sharjah 24: The competitions of the 44th Police Shooting Championship, organised by the Police Sports Association of the Ministry of Interior, have officially begun and will run from 19 to 29 January. The event is hosted by Sharjah Police at the shooting ranges of the Sharjah Police Academy in Al Khudairah area.

100 male and female competitors, 9 teams

The first day of the championship saw the participation of 100 male and female competitors, representing nine teams from sectors of the Ministry of Interior and police commands across the UAE, in addition to a team from the Police of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

The opening of the competitions was attended by Brigadier General Dr Mohammed Khamis Al Othmani, Director General of the Sharjah Police Academy; Brigadier General Dr Omar Mohammed Al Khayal, Director of the Police Sports Association and Chairman of the Sports Committee at the Ministry of Interior; along with a number of officers.

Developing the capabilities and skills of police personnel

The championship is being held as part of the Police Sports Federation’s strategy to develop the capabilities and skills of police personnel, enhance field readiness, and promote a culture of positive competition and the exchange of expertise among participants. This contributes to improving the efficiency of security performance and reinforcing the concepts of professionalism and discipline.

Specialised competition scenarios

The championship features a number of specialised shooting competition scenarios, including the Competition for Tactical Police Movement Skills (men), tactical movement shooting competitions for the elite, men, women and officers, as well as speed challenge competitions, police operations rifle shooting for men and women, the pistol accuracy challenge, and the snipers’ competition (men).