Badminton and shooting included in NAS Sports Tournament

12th edition of popular Ramadan event to have 11 disciplines

Last updated: February 05, 2025 | 17:45

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Participants in the 12th edition of the tournament will compete in 11 disciplines.

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Dubai: The 12th NAS Sports Tournament will include badminton and shooting in this edition to be held during Ramadan.

Participants in the 12th edition of the tournament will compete in 11 disciplines, namely: volleyball, padel, jiu-jitsu, fencing, wheelchair basketball, running, cycling, tug of war, obstacle challenge, along with the new additions — badminton & shooting.

Hassan Al Mazrouei

Hassan Al Mazrouei, Tournament’s Manager, said: “We are pleased to raise the number of sports in the 12th edition of the tournament into 11 disciplines, including many Olympic and popular sports. The Organising Committee is keen to add Olympic games with international participations, providing players with valuable opportunities to compete against international athletes and acquire new experiences. We will soon extend invitations to athletes and teams to participate in the various competitions of the Tournament. Further details for registration and participation will be announced during the next few days.”

The NAS Tournament aims to provide a comprehensive sports platform that brings together athletes in various sports, comprising people of determination, and different classes of society, allowing them to enjoy the unique opportunity to adopt a healthy and active lifestyle during Ramadan.

He added that the increase in the number of sports competitions and the attracting of further amateurs and professionals to participate in the tournament reflect the role of the event in supporting the sports sector and boosting Dubai’s sports community.

“These factors also confirm the annual increase in the numbers of events and participants. The tournament has witnessed, over the years, a remarkable participation of 51,000 amateurs and professionals from UAE and abroad, who competed in 88 competitions across various sports,” Al Mazrouei added.

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