Kalba Club wins the Open Judo Championship title
Kalba Club showcased impressive talent, winning a total of six medals in the Under-15 category, which included four gold and two bronze medals. In the Under-21 category, they earned 12 medals: four gold, four silver, and four bronze.
The Fujairah Martial Arts Club secured second place in the Under-21 category, bringing home seven medals—four gold, one silver, and two bronze. Khorfakkan Club followed in third place with five medals, consisting of two silver and three bronze.
In the Under-15 category, Sharjah Sports Club finished second with ten medals, which included three gold, four silver, and three bronze. The Fujairah Martial Arts Club again performed well, coming in third with ten medals: three gold, two silver, and five bronze.
The winners of the championship were honored by Dr. Nasser Al Tamimi, who is a member of the National Olympic Committee and the Secretary-General of the Federation. He was joined by several notable officials, including Issa Musa bin Huwaiden and Abdul Rahman Ibrahim Al Darmaki, along with Abdullah Ali Al Balushi, who oversees individual sports.
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