Sharjah intensifies preparations for Handball World Championship

September 22, 2025 / 9:17 PM

Sharjah 24: The Sharjah handball team continues its preparations for the upcoming Handball World Championship, set to take place in the Arab Republic of Egypt from September 26 to October 3.

Opening match against California Eagles

Sharjah will face the California Eagles, champions of North America and the Caribbean, in their opening match of the Club Handball World Championship next Friday. The tournament will feature nine clubs competing from various regions.

Concluding preparations for the first match in the world championship

As part of its training camp in Egypt, the Sharjah team will play a warm-up match on Tuesday against an Egyptian club, which will mark the final stage of preparation ahead of their World Championship debut.

Reaching the farthest point

Jassim Mohammed, Board Member of Group Games at Sharjah Club and game supervisor, affirmed the team’s readiness, stating that their goal is to go as far as possible in the tournament and secure the best possible result.

AFC Handball Champions League

Sharjah earned its place in the World Championship by winning the previous edition of the AFC Handball Champions League, securing its spot among the world's top club teams.