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Sharjah 24
10 hours ago
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"Homeland Cup" kicks off handball season on 2 September
Knockout format with six teams The event will be held in a knockout format, featuring six teams. Shabab Al Ahli and Sharjah have qualified directly for the semi-finals, while Dibba Al Hisn will face Al Wasl, and Al Nasr will meet Mleiha. The winners will advance to face Shabab Al Ahli and Sharjah, respectively. The competition will conclude on 9 September. Draw ceremony and attendees This was announced during the draw ceremony for the new season's competitions, held at the Federation headquarters in Dubai, in the presence of Nasser Salem Al Hammadi, Secretary-General of the Handball Federation, technical expert Eng. Asim Al Saadni, and representatives of the participating clubs. Men's League launches on 20 September The Men's League will commence on 20 September with seven teams, played over three rounds. The draw for the first round resulted in the following matchups: Dibba Al Hisn vs. Al Wasl, Shabab Al Ahli vs. Al Dhaid, and Sharjah vs. Al Nasr. Youth competitions The draw also included competitions for youth categories: Youth (9 teams), Juniors (10 teams), Cadets (16 teams), and Minors (17 teams). The matches were geographically distributed to facilitate travel and achieve technical objectives. Expansion and new competitions Nasser Al Hammadi confirmed that the new season will witness an expansion in the number of teams and the introduction of new competitions, including the Youth Super League, Junior Super League, and associated leagues for men and cadets. He added that the postponed Homeland Cup winner will qualify for the UAE Super Cup match. National teams participation He also explained that the Youth national team will participate in the Men's League, and the Junior national team in the Youth League, in preparation for upcoming events, including the School Games in Bahrain and the Islamic Solidarity Games in Saudi Arabia.
Sharjah 24
18-05-2025
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- Sharjah 24
Sharjah juniors clinch UAE Handball Cup title once again
Shabab Al Ahli finish runners-up Nasser Salem Al Hammadi, Secretary-General of the UAE Handball Federation, presented Sharjah with the championship trophy and gold medals, while Shabab Al Ahli received the silver medals for securing second place in the competition. A double triumph for the junior team With this cup win, Sharjah's junior team has now achieved the prestigious double title this season, having previously secured the junior league championship. Their performance throughout the year has solidified their status as one of the strongest teams in the youth circuit. Youth teams shine across all categories Sharjah Club's success extends beyond the junior level. The club also claimed the league shield in all youth divisions, including youth, cadets, and juniors, underlining the depth and quality of their development system. Additionally, the youth team bagged both the Super Cup and the Cup titles, further adding to the club's impressive trophy haul this season. Cadets prepare for final showdown Sharjah's cadet team is now preparing for their own moment of glory, as they gear up to face Khorfakkan in the UAE Cup final on Sunday. The upcoming match presents another opportunity for the club to expand its silverware collection and close the season on a high note.
