Sharjah Women’s Sports clubs delivered strong results at the Al Ain International Judo Championship, held at Khalifa Bin Zayed Hall in Al Ain on 17 and 18 January 2026, with the participation of several local clubs and academies across the cubs and cadets categories.
In the cubs category, athletes from Sharjah Women’s Sports Club claimed four medals. Sara Mohammed won silver in the under-40kg category, while Kulthum Yasser secured silver in under-48kg. Shahd Hesham added another silver in under-70kg, and Al Yazia Hamad earned bronze in under-44kg, following competitive bouts that reflected the athletes’ technical progress.
Kalba Women’s Sports Club continued its strong showing in the same category, finishing first in the overall cubs standings. Noura Sultan contributed to the achievement with a gold medal in under-36kg, while Reem Saif claimed gold in under-44kg. Sumaya Ahmed added gold in under-48kg, Dana Ali won gold in under-52kg, and Rodina Mohammed secured gold in under-57kg.
The club also added three silver medals through Hafsa Issa in under-44kg, Khawla Abdulrahman in under-52kg, and Sara Yaqoub in over-70kg, while Hind Saif earned bronze in under-48kg.
In the cadets category, Kalba Women’s Sports Club maintained its strong presence, topping the overall standings after winning seven medals. Salma Abdulrahman claimed gold in under-63kg, Hour Al Marashda won gold in under-57kg, Hessa Abdullah secured gold in under-78kg, and Aisha Hassan added gold in under-52kg.
In the same category, Sara Jawhar earned silver in under-63kg, Aya Adnan won silver in under-70kg, and Nada Rashid claimed bronze in under-44kg.
Soria Haddad, Technical Director of Judo at Sharjah Women’s Sports clubs, said the results achieved at the Al Ain International Judo Championship reflect the technical work carried out over the past period, noting that the championship served as an important assessment point for the athletes, particularly across the cubs and cadets categories.
“What we saw on the tatami was clear progress in confidence, tactical discipline, and the ability to apply instructions during bouts. These are areas we are developing gradually, in line with the athletes’ ages and stages of formation,” Haddad said. “Such competitions provide the athletes with real competitive experience and help prepare them for upcoming events with greater confidence and readiness.”
The results reflect the outcome of continuous technical work and structured preparation programmes adopted by Sharjah Women’s Sports clubs. These programmes focus on developing skills, strengthening mental and physical readiness, and providing competitive exposure for different age groups, contributing to the development of a strong foundation for women’s judo and enabling athletes to compete with confidence in future events.
