Preparation for the Gulf Clubs Cup Champions Championship

Sharjah 24: His Excellency Dr Mohammed Ahmed Al Mutawa, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dibba Al Hisn Club, expressed that participating in the Mohammed bin Khalid Al Qasimi International Handball Championship in Sharjah is key to preparing the club’s handball team for the Gulf Clubs Cup Champions Championship in Oman, which will be held from February 13 to 23.

Goals of participation

Dibba Al Hisn Club is competing in the championship with 8 teams, divided into two groups. The club faces clubs from Oman, Kuwait, and Qatar in Group 2, while Group 1 includes teams from Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia. Al Mutawa emphasised that the main objectives for participating are to prepare for the Gulf Championship and provide the team with valuable experience through matches against strong teams such as MT Melsungen (Germany), Zamalek (Egypt), and Al-Afriqi and Etoile du Sahel (Tunisia).

Support and future plans for handball

Al Mutawa also highlighted the club's strategic plan to develop handball in Dibba Al Hisn, focusing on nurturing youth talent. Handball has a long history in Dibba Al Hisn, and the decision to reinstate the sport, supported by the Sharjah Sports Council, has been met with great enthusiasm, as it is the second most popular sport in the UAE.