Sharjah Youth launches the 15th edition of the Futsal Cup

This year, the cup is held under the slogan "Sportsmanship. Fair Play," reflecting the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, on the importance of upholding good sportsmanship and respecting players from competing teams. The aim is for football matches to be enjoyable for both the audience and players, making football a school of ethics.

Through the cup competitions, Sharjah Youth aims to discover rising young talent in futsal, select the best members, improve their physical fitness, enhance their physical skills, and develop their ability to execute smart play strategies. The initiative also seeks to feed local and international sports clubs with promising athletes.

The 15th edition of the Sharjah Youth Futsal Cup features the participation of 144 members, forming eight teams representing the Sharjah Youth centres in Wasit, Al Dhaid, Mleiha, Al Madam, and Al Thameed, in addition to the centeres in the Eastern Region, including Khorfakkan, Kalba, and Dibba Al Hisn.

The cup highlights the pioneering role of Sharjah Youth in raising a generation of athletes who excel in physical and technical skills, while also upholding sportsmanship and human values that are integral to the identity of Emirati youth. The goal is not just to win matches but to foster mutual respect and fair play, which strengthens bonds between the participating teams.

In the first round of matches, held at the Al Dhaid and Mleiha youth centres, the Kalba Youth team defeated the Al Dhaid Youth team 2-0, Khorfakkan Youth won against Al Thameed Youth 4-2, Dibba Al Hisn Youth triumphed over Al Madam Youth 6-2, and Wasit Youth overwhelmed Mleiha Youth with a score of 8-1.