Sharjah Club wins Karate Cup and Excellence Shield

A historic season of dominance

The club enjoyed a remarkable season, winning 15 cups and claiming first place in seven tournaments. They were also awarded the General League Shield three times, along with multiple excellence shields, including the Kata and Kumite Shield, the Men’s General Excellence Shield, and the Technical and Administrative Excellence Shield.

Sharjah Club set a new record by scoring 1,007 points, becoming the first club in UAE karate history to reach this milestone.

Leadership and recognition

Issa Hilal Al Hazami, Chairman of the Sharjah Sports Council, awarded the General Shield in a ceremony attended by Khalid Issa Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Sports Club, and Engineer Sulaiman Abdulrahman Al Hajri, Head of Individual Games.

Khalid Al Midfa praised the continuous achievements of the club’s karate team, stating the Board of Directors’ commitment to supporting all sports at the club and maintaining the legacy established by previous leadership.

Strategic planning and player development

Engineer Al Hajri highlighted that the victory reflects years of strategic planning, saying the Individual Games Department has been implementing development plans for over five years. These efforts aim to nurture talent and supply the UAE national teams with top-performing athletes.

He emphasised the role of the Sharjah Sports Council, its vision for elevating individual sports, and the unwavering support from the club’s leadership, which has been key to the consistent excellence demonstrated by Sharjah’s karate champions.

Celebrating excellence

The ceremony was attended by officials from the UAE Karate Federation, including Ibrahim Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Competitions Committee; Mohammed Al Shehhi, Financial Director; Mohammed Abbas, Executive Director; and Hisham Serry, Technical Director, who celebrated the crowning of Sharjah’s “Karate Kings” at the season’s conclusion.