Al Dhaid Club claims top karate titles in 2024–2025 season

June 01, 2025 / 10:45 AM

Sharjah 24: Al Dhaid Sports Club has firmly asserted its strong presence on the UAE karate scene, with its teams and players delivering outstanding results throughout the 2024–2025 sports season. The club crowned its efforts by securing second place in the Karate Federation Cup Championship (in both Kata and Kumite categories), as well as third place in the overall ranking of the season’s competitions organised by the UAE Karate Federation at the national level.

Success Across All Age Groups

This athletic excellence extended across all age categories—from juniors and cadets to youth and adults—reflecting the club’s continuous efforts in nurturing its athletic generations and refining their technical and physical skills. This was made possible by the administrative and organisational support that created a positive competitive environment, which enhanced the team’s readiness for national competitions.

A Season Marked by Intense Competition

These achievements come at the conclusion of a busy season marked by intense competition among clubs across the country. Nevertheless, Al Dhaid’s players succeeded in solidifying their position among the elite karate teams in the UAE—a clear testament to the growing standard of the sport within the club and its commitment to the development of individual sports. This aligns with the Sharjah Sports Council’s strategy of supporting and advancing clubs and athletes.

Honouring Ceremony Attended by Key Figures

The awards ceremony was held in the presence of several prominent sports figures, including His Excellency Issa Hilal Al Hazami, Chairman of the Sharjah Sports Council; Dr. Khalid Issa Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Sports Club; and Engineer Suleiman Al Hajri, Board Member of Sharjah Club and Head of Individual Sports. Also in attendance were members of the UAE Karate Federation’s board of directors, Mohammed Harbouk Al Shehhi and Ibrahim Al Nuaimi, along with expert Mohamed Abbas, Executive Director of the Federation, and expert Hisham Serry, Technical Director of the Federation.

Leadership Applauds the Club’s Strategic Vision

On this occasion, His Excellency Salem Mohammed bin Howaiden, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al Dhaid Sports Club, expressed his pride in the achievements of the club’s karate teams, stating: “We are delighted with this remarkable athletic accomplishment by the players of Al Dhaid Sports Club in this season’s harvest. What has been achieved is the result of a strategic vision and the tireless work of the technical and administrative teams, and a direct outcome of the generous support from the Sharjah Sports Council. We congratulate our players on this achievement and encourage them to continue excelling and raising their performance, so they may serve as ambassadors for the club and the emirate in all arenas. We proudly commend this success and reaffirm Al Dhaid’s commitment to further developing individual sports and providing all the necessary means for our players and teams to compete for local and international titles in the coming seasons.”