Dubai Police crown Ironman Champions in fitness showdown

The General Department of Transport and Rescue at Dubai Police, in collaboration with the Positive Spirit Council, concluded the “Ironman” Championship with an awards ceremony honouring the top competitors.

Major General Rashid Khalifa Batti bin Darwish Al Falasi, Director of the General Department of Transport and Rescue, crowned the winners in the presence of his Deputy, Brigadier Nabeel Abdullah Al Redha, Colonel Yahya Hussain Mohammed, Deputy Director of the Search and Rescue Department, and Colonel Abdullah Mohammed Beisho, Head of the Land Rescue Section and Chairman of the Organising Committee.

The competition witnessed intense participation in three endurance disciplines: a 500-metre swim, a 5,500-metre cycling segment, and a 2,200-metre run.

Lieutenant Khalid Sabeel Al Maas claimed first place, followed by Corporal Hamad Essam Abdulrahman in second, and Corporal Hassan Abdulrahman Mohammed in third.

Major General Al Falasi congratulated the winners and praised the success of the event. He affirmed that the championship reflects Dubai Police’s ongoing commitment to promoting physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle through regular sporting events. He emphasised the vital role of sports in enhancing physical well-being, boosting fitness levels, shaping character, and developing individual capabilities as part of a broader strategy to improve quality of life.