The competition saw fierce battles between seven of the top sports clubs in the UAE, including Al Ahli Youth Club, Dubai Police, Taurusian Sports Academy, Ajyal Sports Academy, Al Dhaid Women’s Sports Club, the Egyptian Club in Al Ain, alongside Sharjah Women’s Sports Club. The club’s athletes demonstrated extraordinary skills and resilience, leading them to dominate most matches and achieve exceptional results.
Excellence in the girls’ category
In the Under 28-35 kg category, Shahd Mahmoud’s strong performance earned her a silver medal after an intense battle with a player from Al Ahli Youth Club. In the Under 43 kg and Over 43 kg categories, Lujain Mohammed secured a bronze medal for the club, while Maryam Abdullah earned a silver medal after tough matches.
In the Girls’ B Category A, Salma Sae’ed clinched the gold medal after two top-tier performances, while Noor Ahmed finished with the silver. Mariam Ahmed and Sama Jalal added two bronze medals after hard-fought rounds, improving the team’s tally in this category.
In the Girls’ B Category B, 42 kg weight class, Milya Bint Hatim took the silver after two competitive matches against Al Ahli Youth Club, with Israa Bint Hatim winning the bronze. Shama Mohammed’s excellent performance in the 47 kg – 52 kg weight class earned her the gold after two successful rounds against players from Al Dhaid Women’s Sports Club and Dubai Police.
In the Girls’ B (B) category, Under 47/52 kg, Noor Akram triumphed with the gold medal after a thrilling match against a Dubai Police player, while Rowan Mohammed earned the bronze. Moza Salem claimed the bronze in the Over 52 kg category after a tough encounter with a player from Dubai Police.
Under 21 category success
The club’s dominance extended to the Under 21 category as well. Jouri Osama’s exceptional performance in the Under 50/55 kg weight class led her to secure the gold medal after defeating a player from Taurusian Sports Centre. In the 61 kg category, Jumana Mohammed fought two challenging rounds, beating a player from the Tarek Taurusian Sports Centre but losing to her teammate, earning the silver medal. Landa Samer clinched the gold after two outstanding rounds.
A remarkable performance
Coach Radwa Arafa expressed her pride in the team's performance, stating, “The championship featured fierce competition, but the players proved their worth with dedication and tactical discipline. The results today are the fruits of their hard work during training, marking an important step forward for the team toward more titles.”
She added, "The ongoing support from the club’s management and the institution played a crucial role in these accomplishments, as did the extensive efforts of the technical and administrative staff to ensure optimal preparation for the players. We are determined to maintain this momentum and achieve even greater success in future tournaments."
Commitment to excellence
This impressive victory further solidifies Sharjah Women’s Sports Club's commitment to advancing women’s sports and empowering female athletes on both the local and global stages. Securing the Girls’ and Under-21 Union Cup titles elevates the club’s standing as a prominent force in Kumite and sets the stage for future success.