Sharjah24: In an enthusiastic atmosphere filled with sportsmanship, the first competitions of the Sharjah Government Employees Ramadan Championship for sports games kicked off on Wednesday evening at the American University of Sharjah.
The first day included eight football matches, bringing together 16 government entities in the emirate, amidst a large audience that was keen on supporting the players in the championship, which will continue its competitions until March 24. In addition to football, the championship also includes competitions in badminton for both men and women.
With the presence of over 200 participants, the tournament started with a match between Sharjah Sports Council team and Khorfakkan Municipality team, which ended in favor of Khorfakkan Municipality, securing the first three points of the championship. The second match ended with a victory for the Sharjah Government Media Bureau team against Sharjah Asset Company. Kalba Municipality dominated the third match and defeated the Department of Housing team.
The fourth match resulted in a victory for the Sharjah Private Education Authority against Sharjah Digital Department. Meanwhile, the Statistics and Community Development Department team secured a victory and three points in their match against the Sharjah Prevention and Safety Authority. Amiri Guard team won their match against the Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority.
The battle between Sharjah Investment and Development Authority "Shurooq" and the "Beeah " group team was full of energy and excitement, and it finished with the Shurooq winning. The Sharjah Health Authority team and the Sharjah International Airport Authority played their eighth and final game of the first day of the Sharjah Government Employees Ramadan Championship, with the airport team winning.
The 16 participating teams in the championship will play another 16 matches on the second and third days before the start of the decisive stage (quarter-finals) on Saturday, March 16. The four teams that qualify for the semi-finals will play on the following Sunday to determine the two teams that will advance to the final match, which will be held on Monday, March 18, at 10:30 PM, preceded by a match to determine the third-place winner at 9:30 PM on the same day.
In addition to football, the 2024 Sharjah Government Employees Ramadan Championship for sports games features strong competitions in badminton. The women's matches will take place at the World Padel Academy in Al Rahmaniya from March 19 to 21, with attendance limited to women. The men's matches will be held at the Padel Center (Padel Arena) on Mleiha Road from March 19 to 24.
The championship aims to encourage government employees in Sharjah to engage in sports activities, promote positive competition among them, and encourage a healthy lifestyle. It is sponsored by Sharjah Sports Council (official sponsor), Sharjah Investment and Development Authority "Shurooq" (gold sponsor), Sharjah Cooperative Society and "Beeah" group (silver sponsors), Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority and Sharjah International Airport Authority (bronze sponsors), and LinuxForce (digital media partner).
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