The UAE police team, represented by the Police General HQs, attained an unprecedented achievement at the conclusion of the World Police Fire Games. The championship competitions wrapped up on Sunday in the Netherlands.
THE UAE team received 73 colored medals, including 39 gold, 21 silver and 13 bronze in tactical shooting, jiu-jitsu, athletics, swimming, fixed-seat rowing, cycling, weightlifting, crossfit and punch press. Participants include more than 8,500 athletes representing more than 70 countries from around the world.
Brig. Gen. Mohamed bin Dalmouj Al Dhaheri, Chairman of the Police Sports Federation, stated that the UAE police team's success in receiving this large number of medals in this major global event is a historic achievement that could only have been attained thanks to the support and guidance of Lt.-General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior.
The achievement is also made real with the support of the chiefs of police in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah, who supported the efforts of a team that harnessed all capabilities to reach leadership and realize this success at the local and international levels.
Bin Dalmouj praised the team's achievement in the tournament by winning 73 colored medals, including 39 gold, stressing that the youth of the UAE do not know the impossible, but always strive for leadership and leadership in various fields.
He stated that these good results are the result of the efforts, work and sacrifices of the players, coaches and the system of professional work in the police leadership and its support for them, wishing success and payment for all, and the continuous work to represent the country in an honorable manner and achieve more unprecedented record achievements.