With steadfast momentum and a clear vision, Sharjah Women’s Sports (SWS) clubs continue to strengthen their position in the women’s judo scene. The 2025 season marked a new peak of achievement, with a series of regional and local participations resulting in impressive victories that reflect the strength of the athletic foundation, the effectiveness of strategic planning, and the seamless coordination between coaching and administrative teams.

Arab Championship Glory in Amman

At the Arab Judo Championship in Amman, Jordan, athletes from Sharjah Women’s Sports Club (SWSC) and Kalba Women’s Sports Club (KWSC) delivered a united and polished performance, earning a total of 10 individual medals—4 golds, 4 silvers, and 2 bronzes. Their success extended beyond individual brilliance, as the team clinched the overall first-place trophy for the Cadets category, a second trophy for most medals in the same category, and the runner-up cup in the Juniors category. The result was a clear demonstration of the teams’ readiness to compete regionally.

Competing under the UAE flag with a 10-athlete delegation, KWSC stood out with 4 gold medals won by Khawla Al Ansari (Juniors, -52 kg), Sumaya Ahmed Al Barout (Cadets, -52 kg), Hoor Yousef Al Marashdeh (Cadets, -57 kg), and Hessa Abdullah Al Zaabi (Cadets, +70 kg). They also secured two silvers via Mariam Al Ali (Juniors, -32 kg) and Dana Ali Khamis (Cadets, -40 kg). Meanwhile, SWSC athletes added 3 silver medals—Reem Ismail (Juniors, -40 kg), Meera Ahmed Ibrahim (Cadets, -57 kg)—and 2 bronzes by Alyazia Humaid Al Naqbi (Cadets, -40 kg) and Aisha Eissa (Juniors, -52 kg).

Kalba Open: Local Dominance

Shortly after, Ittihad Kalba Sports and Cultural Club hosted the Kalba Open Judo Championship, featuring competition from four local clubs. KWSC athletes shined again, taking 5 gold medals in the Youth division through Nada Rashid Hamed, Dana Ali Khamis, Sumaya Ahmed Mohamed, Al Reem Abdullah Khalaf, and Hoor Yousef Khamis. They also claimed two silvers and one bronze.

In the Junior division, the team added 3 golds, earned by Maha Jassim Abdullah, Hiyam Jassim Abdullah, and Salma Abdulrahman Al Ansari. Five silvers followed, thanks to Maryam Ali Khamis, Asmaa Mohammed Al Mesmari, Aisha Hassan Al Mazrouei, Sara Jawhar Musabeh, and Aya Adnan Said, along with a bronze medal won by Maryam Ahmed Al Baroot.

Meanwhile, SWSC was represented by five athletes in the Youth division. Hoor Waleed Ali secured the gold (-70 kg), while Amina Yousef Mohammed Al Mazmi earned silver (-36 kg).

UAE Cup: Raising the Bar Nationally

By mid-May, both clubs returned to the spotlight at the UAE Judo Cup for age-group divisions, delivering exceptional performances.KWSC earned an impressive total of 20 medals across the Youth and Cadet categories. In the Youth division, they secured 3 golds through Maha Jassim Abdullah, Aisha Hassan Musbah, and Salma Abdulrahman Al Ansari. Five silver medals followed, won by Hiyam Ali Khamis, Hoor Najeeb Suleiman, Sara Jawhar Musbah, Al Reem Ahmed Said, and Aya Adnan Said. Maryam Ahmed Al Baroot added a bronze to complete the podium finishes.

In the Cadet division, KWSC collected 6 gold medals thanks to Nada Rashid Hamed, Dana Ali Khamis, Sumaya Ahmed Mohamed, Al Reem Abdullah Khalaf, Hoor Yousef Khamis, and Hessa Abdullah Bilal. The team also claimed 3 silvers by Al Reem Mohammed bin Haneef, Meitha Mohammed Abdulwahab, and Wedema Obaid Ahmed, and 2 bronzes by Aisha Said Khalaf and Noor Sultan Mohammed.

SWSC was represented by five athletes in the Youth division. Hoor Waleed Ali secured gold in the -70 kg category.

Amina Yousef Mohammed Al Mazmi (-36 kg), Alyazia Hamad Abdullah (-40 kg), and Meera Ahmed Ibrahim (-52 kg) each brought home a silver medal, while Aisha Ali Hassan (-40 kg) added a bronze—bringing the club’s tally to five medals from five participants.

These promotions represent a key milestone in the athletes’ progression and underscore SWS’ commitment to cultivating technically skilled judokas through a structured, performance-focused development pathway from the grassroots level.

Soraya Haddad, Judo Technical Director at the SWS clubs, emphasized:

"The 2024–2025 sports season marked a pivotal chapter in the journey to develop women’s judo across our clubs. Whether in terms of results or the growth of our technical foundation, the impact is clear. Our strategy is bearing fruit—both the number of medals achieved and the athletes’ progress on the mat reflect a collective commitment to building a generation ready to compete with strength at regional and international levels."

A Strategic Rise in Women’s Judo

These continuous successes—both regionally and nationally—reflect a thriving judo ecosystem in Sharjah. Built on strategic planning and long-term vision, the sport is steadily growing its base, empowering young girls to become international competitors.

The 2025 season wasn’t just about medals and titles; it was about cultivating trust, nurturing potential, and turning daily effort into podium moments. It is the reflection of an organizational vision that sees women’s sport not just as competition—but as a form of soft power capable of shaping impactful change.