Sharjah Sports Club: Local and continental triumphs in 2025
Historic football victory at AFC Champions League 2
Among the club's landmark achievements was the football team's historic win of the AFC Champions League 2 title — their first ever — following a 2-1 triumph over Singapore's Lion City in the final. This major victory secures Sharjah's name in the annals of continental champions and brings pride to Emirati football on the Asian stage
Asian Handball glory and super globe qualification
Sharjah's handball team clinched the Asian Club Champions Championship title after defeating Saudi Arabia's Al-Khaleej in the final of the tournament's 27th edition. This win earns the team qualification for the 2025 Super Globe Club World Cup, set to take place in Egypt. The team also boasts two bronze medals from the 2018 and 2019 editions of the championship
Local success in handball and basketball
Domestically, Sharjah's handball team is vying for the Men's League title, currently facing Mleiha in the third round of the final. Meanwhile, the basketball team captured both the League title and Federation Cup, raising the club's tally to 26 local and international titles
Youth Handball Team sets records
Sharjah's youth handball team maintained its stellar reputation by sweeping the League, Cup, and Super Cup titles. The team continues to set records, becoming the most decorated team at this level with 17 League titles, 16 Super Cups, and 13 Federation Cups
Individual Sports: Karate and judo shine
In individual sports, the karate team claimed the General League Shield (Kata and Kumite) for the 13th consecutive time. Meanwhile, judo athletes brought home 12 medals from the Kalba Open Judo Championship for youth and juniors
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Leadership credit and institutional vision
Khalid Al Midfa, Chairman of the Sharjah Sports Club Board of Directors, attributed these accomplishments to the vision and support of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. He emphasied the club's commitment to becoming a leading sports institution with a sustainable social impact
Continued support from Sharjah Sports Council
Al Midfa praised the support of the Sharjah Sports Council, led by His Excellency Issa Hilal Al Hazami, noting its essential role in the club's continued success across all teams and competitions
Development plans and future aspirations
Engineer Suleiman Abdul Rahman Al Hajri, Board Member and Head of the Individual Games Department, stated that this season's results reflect the effectiveness of the club's strategic development plans. He commended the Sharjah Sports Council's commitment to enhancing the infrastructure to support the ambitions of players
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Sharjah Sports Club continues its journey with determination and pride, carrying the responsibility of representing UAE sports on regional and international stages while working to realise the directives of the wise leadership
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