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Fazza Falcons Racing Cup Opens at Lahbab Track
The second edition of the Fazza Falcons Racing Cup (Telwah) began on Jan. 12 at the Lahbab Track at the Hamdan bin Mohammed Heritage Center in Dubai, under the directives of Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and President of both the International Federation for Falconry Sports and Racing and the UAE Falcons Federation.
The championship, held over a 400-meter distance, follows its inaugural edition last year, which recorded wide participation and set technical and competitive benchmarks for falconry racing. Organizers say the event is designed to build on those standards while providing a structured competitive platform for falconers.
The cup was established in recognition of the support for falconry racing from Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence. Total prizes for this year’s championship amount to AED 2.8 million.
Competitions in the Public Category (Owners - Open) were held on Jan. 12, while the Sheikh Category races are scheduled for Jan. 17 across six rounds.
Falcons competing in the Farkh category - Jeer Shaheen, Jeer Tibah, Pure Jeer, and Qarmousha - that place in the top three in the Symbol and Golden Burqa rounds of the Fazza Championship for Falconry - Telwah, as well as first-place winners in the Cash rounds, qualify for the Fazza Falcons Racing Cup. The top three Farkh category falcons from the cup will advance to the final rounds of the Mohammed bin Rashid Falcons Cup.
Rashid bin Markhan, Secretary General of the International Federation for Falconry Sports and Racing and the UAE Falcons Federation, said the championship has established a strong national presence since its launch. He noted that senior leadership attended the inaugural edition and crowned the winners, reflecting official support for falconry as a key element of the UAE’s heritage.
The UAE Falcons Federation has published the championship’s terms and conditions through its official social media platforms to ensure participants and stakeholders have access to accurate and timely information.
Photo credits: Government of Dubai Media Office
Alexander Agafiev Macambira is former tech contributing writer for Forbes Monaco.
Alexander Agafiev Macambira
