Fazza Championship for Shooting

Fazza Championship for Shooting - Saktoun Rifle, the largest Al Saktoun shooting tournament of its kind in the UAE is organized and supervised by the Hamdan bin Mohammed Heritage Centre (HHC) for the revival of heritage sports and every year it has attracted a large number of participants competing for the top spot. A record number of entries is expected this time as well, as participants attempt to pit their skills using a traditional weapon Al Saktoun. Al Saktoun Rife is a traditional weapon renowned for its accuracy and used in the past by tribesmen for fishing, hunting and for protection.

Participants of the Championship will be given the opportunity to train and prepare for the event at the venue and will be provided with all necessary equipment and amenities to facilitate the training, with the provision of trainers and specialists to help them get ready for the expected strong competition. The Championship has evolved into an important heritage tournament with a wide appeal and it has undergone remarkable development over the years in terms of its organisation, categories and number of participants. The Championship in its inaugural edition had comprised just one category and featured non-traditional weapons; In time, organizers have added several new categories, including ‘Juniors’, ‘Dual Team’, and ‘Junior Women’s’, and finally the ‘Elderly’ category.”

The official sponsors of the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Center are AW Rostamani (Arabian Automobiles), Al Tayer Motorover, Dubai Airs, Land Rports, Global Village and Al Oula Radio. The best performers will receive further training in order to participate in regional and international championships. The event is open to participants from all countries, while from March 12-15 it is only open to Emirati national participants. However, anyone is welcome to attend as a spectator on all days.