12th edition of NAS Sports Tournament returns with exciting new competition

As the 12th edition of the Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament approaches, the organizing committee has completed preparations for the launch of the largest sports event of its kind.

Launched and sponsored by Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, the tournament is held annually during the holy month of Ramadan at the Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex. It is conducted under the directives of Sheikh Mansour Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, under the slogan "Limitless Capabilities."

The organizing committee announced that registrations for the tug-of-war, jiu-jitsu, and obstacle course championships will close on Thursday. March 2 will be the final date for registering players in the volleyball championship, while registration for the running race and badminton championship will continue until March 3. Registration for the shooting and running championship (Laser Run) will remain open until March 7, and registration for the cycling race will continue until March 9.

The organizing committee has approved the venues for the tournaments included in this year's competition schedule. The main hall at the iconic Nad Al Sheba Complex will host the volleyball, jiu-jitsu, fencing, and shooting with running (Laser Run) championships, along with the wheelchair basketball final. The padel championship will be held in an adjacent hall at the same complex.

The running race will take place at the Meydan Racecourse, and the cycling race will be held on Meydan Street and various areas of Mohammed bin Rashid City. The tug-of-war and obstacle course championships will take place at the specially set-up obstacle course, while the badminton championship will be held inside the Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex.

The Laser Run Shooting Championship is a new addition to the Nad Al Sheba Tournament and will be held for the first time as part of the competition schedule on Monday and Tuesday, corresponding to the 10th and 11th of Ramadan, 2025.

Participation in the tournament is open to all ages, from citizens, residents, and GCC nationals, males and females, aged 7 to 69 years. Participation is available individually, and the competition involves laser pistol shooting combined with running over specific distances, across 10 categories. Starting with the under-9 and under-11 categories, participants will shoot twice with both hands at a distance of 5 meters and run 300 meters twice. In the under-13 category, shooting is done three times at 5 meters, and running occurs three times for 300 meters. In categories for under-15, 17, 19, 29, 39, 49, and 59 years old, shooting will vary between 2 to 4 times at distances ranging from 5 to 10 meters, with running distances ranging from 600 meters, completed between two to five times.

Judging will be based on the regulations of the UAE Modern Pentathlon Federation. The winner will be the participant who crosses the finish line in the shortest time with no legal violations.

Tadawi Healthcare Group, a leading healthcare institution in the UAE, confirmed its pride in sponsoring the Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament 2025. Marwan Ibrahim Haji Nasser, Chairman and CEO of Tadawi Healthcare Group in Dubai, stated, "We at Tadawi Healthcare Group are proud to be part of the Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament 2025, which has become a proud milestone in the sports agenda of the Emirate of Dubai."

“Our sponsorship of the tournament for the fifth consecutive year reflects our commitment to promoting sports as a healthy lifestyle and fostering a culture of physical activity within the community. This aligns with our vision of providing a healthy and sustainable environment for all," Haji Nasser added.

“This tournament is a distinguished platform that brings together athletes from various categories and promotes the values of determination, discipline, and challenge—values that align with our approach to providing integrated healthcare that focuses on improving the quality of life. Through this sponsorship, we aim to contribute to supporting community and sports initiatives that help build a healthier and happier society," he emphasized.