Part of a wider push for inclusion

The initiative reflects Al Thiqah Club's ongoing commitment to sports and community programmes that support the inclusion of people with disabilities. It also aims to create a supportive environment for sharing sporting experiences while raising awareness of sport as a tool for building bridges of communication, boosting self-confidence, and embedding a culture of positive interaction.

Officials highlight the partnership

Captain Rashed Al Ali, manager of Sharjah Sports Club's basketball team, and Mohammed Abdullah Al Qayed, executive director of Al Thiqah Club, attended the match. Both highlighted the importance of initiatives such as these in strengthening the partnerships between sporting institutions and supporting community inclusion efforts in line with Sharjah’s vision to spread a culture of sport for all.

Fair competition, mutual encouragement

Players from both teams turned in a strong performance, showcasing their technical skill and sporting spirit amid an atmosphere of fair competition and mutual encouragement — a scene that captured the true meaning of sport as a universal language that brings people together, erases differences, and reinforces respect and cooperation.

Officials from both clubs said friendly encounters of this kind go beyond athletic competition, helping to embed values of understanding and cooperation, support the drive toward community inclusion, and give players a chance to build experience and forge positive relationships that strengthen team spirit and belonging.

The two sides closed the match by exchanging thanks and appreciation, expressing their happiness at taking part in the initiative and stressing the importance of continuing to hold joint events that spread a culture of community sport — reflecting the UAE's and Sharjah's commitment to empowering people with disabilities and boosting their active participation in sporting and social activities