SSC assesses talents at Al Hamriyah Club

July 24, 2025 / 10:43 PM

Sharjah 24: His Excellency Humaid Al Shamsi, Chairman of Al Hamriyah Club, welcomed a delegation from the Sharjah Sports Council (SSC) on Thursday. Accompanying him were Hamad Ghanem Al Shamsi, Financial Director, and Rashid Al Shamsi, Chairman of the Football and Age Groups Committee. They received Walid Al Mashhout (Volleyball Specialist) and Imad Othman (Basketball Specialist) from the Council’s Sports Affairs and Development Department.

Purpose of the visit

The visit was part of an official evaluation of young sporting talents discovered during the ongoing Sharjah Sports Summer "Our Holiday Is Unique" programme, which runs until July 31. The evaluation aligns with the programme’s broader objectives of fostering athletic talent during school breaks.

Talent review and selection process

The specialists reviewed the club’s standout participants across both team sports—such as basketball—and individual disciplines like jiu-jitsu, swimming, and archery. They also observed the club’s talent selection process and the methods used for testing and evaluation.

Leadership commends initiative

Humaid Al Shamsi expressed gratitude to the Sharjah Sports Council, noting that the visit reflects the Sharjah Sports Summer Higher Committee’s commitment to discovering and nurturing athletic talent. He emphasised the importance of utilising school vacations to support and develop future sports stars in the emirate.