H. E. Brg. Gen. Jamal bin Aded Al Muhairi, Assistant Director-General for Resources and Support Services, at DCD crowned the first place winners in the Padel Tennis Championship in its first edition, which was organized by the "Sports Events and Competition Section" at (Al Padel Point) stadiums in Al Quoz area on A period of 3 days with the participation of 12 teams from the Fire and Rescue Sector.
The first place went to Lt. Khalifah Al-Suwaidi, and 1st. Warrant Officer, Mansour Al-Ahbabi from Al Rashidiyah Fire Station.
The second place went to Lt. Ahmed bin Humaidan, and 1st. Warrant Officer, Abdallah Al-Mansoori from Port Said Fire Station, and Lt. Sultan bin Suleiman and Lt. Marwan Al-Kindi from Al-Qusais Fire Station came in second place.
Brig. Jamal bin Aded confirmed that the championship is part of the 2021 championships and sporting events of DCD, which reflects the interest in sports and physical aspects, which sustain the spiritual energy and raise the level of fitness, and contribute to the sustainability of the readiness of firefighters and rescue, as the mental presence required to deal positively in emergency situations.
Brig. Expert Ali Hassan Al-Mutawaa, Assistant Director-General for Fire and Rescue Affairs, indicated that DCD is keen to diversify the tournaments organized throughout the year and to encourage firefighters and rescuers to develop their skills in the sports they prefer, while at the same time maintaining the level of physical fitness that is considered one of the main elements in performing their Noble duties.
The tournament was held in the presence of Colonel Expert Rashid Hussain Al Sumaiti, Director of Al Quoz Fire Station, Major Ali Mohammed Al Falasi, Director of the Fire Stations Affairs Department, and Lt. Mohammed Khalifah bin Ghulaitah, Head of "Sports Events and Competition Section".