Saeed bin Saqr Al Qasimi crowns Kalba youth volleyball champions

November 13, 2025 / 1:33 PM

Sharjah24: Sheikh Saeed bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Deputy Chief of the Sharjah Ruler’s Office in Khorfakkan, crowned Kalba A team champions on Wednesday in the youth volleyball tournament, as part of the fifth edition of the Kalba Beach Games, which continues until 16th November.

The awards ceremony was attended by His Excellency Mohammed Obaid Al Hosan, Secretary General of Sharjah Sports Council (SSC); His Excellency Abdulmalik Jani, Chairman of the organising committee; His Excellency Engineer Adel Saleh Al Hammadi, a member of the Sharjah Sports Council; His Excellency Ali Al Amiri, a member of the board of directors of the UAE Basketball Federation; and Bakheet Saeed Al Qurs, Deputy Director of the tournament and Deputy Director of the general supervision office.

Youth volleyball championship

Kalba A team won the Youth Volleyball Championship title, represented by players Ahmed Salah, Mohammed Kojabi, and Mohammed Al Zaabi. Kalba B team came in second place, winning the silver medals, represented by players Tamim Al Jabri, Samuel Gomez, and Musa. Khorfakkan A team finished third, represented by players Ahmed Nayef, Zayed Hani, and Salama Mahmoud.

Men's 3x3 Basketball

In the Men's 3x3 Basketball, Al Hamriyah team secured first place and the gold medals, represented by players Rami Al Khatib, Marcelo, Omar Koko, and Hilal Al Sheikh. The Dubai team finished second, represented by players Khaled, Max, Ze, and Angelin. Khorfakkan 2 team took third place and the bronze medal, represented by Urwa Melhem, Omar Al Hamawi, Youssef Arous, and Ayraj. Khalifa Al Hammadi received the free throw award, while Urwa Melhem earned the three-pointer award.

Tug of war

The tug of war competitions continued with preliminary rounds to determine which teams qualified for the final. The qualifiers included Saeqa Al Fujairah, Khorfakkan Champions, Shabab Sohar, and Al Dhiab in the men's category, and Sharjah Self-Defence, Kalba, and Kalba Juniors B in the junior category.

The 3x3 basketball championships for the youth category will take place on 14 November, alongside the conclusion of some categories in the Calistanix competition and the crowning of the champions of the [unspecified competition]. Meanwhile, judo, boxing qualifiers, and men's volleyball matches will commence, and beach soccer will hold its two semi-final matches, where Kalba will face Al Numoor, while Al Humaidi will compete against Emirates B.