With a commanding presence on the tatami, the athletes of Sharjah Women’s Sports Clubs made a powerful statement in their first championship of the 2025–2026 season, the Abu Dhabi International Judo Championship, hosted at the UAE Judo Federation arena in Baniyas on September 27–28. Against strong competition from local clubs and specialized academies, the team returned with an impressive 15-medal haul, underlining the organization’s growing stature in developing women’s judo and strengthening the presence of Emirati athletes on both local and international stages.

Medals That Define the Performance

In the junior division, Kalba Women’s Sports Club athletes delivered a dominant performance, collecting six gold medals through Nada Rashid Al Ghafri (U40kg), Somaya Ahmed Al Barout (U48kg), Hour Yousif Al Marashda (U57kg), Aisha Hassan Al Mazrouei (U52kg), Salma Abdulrahman Al Toufan (U57kg), and Hessa Abdullah Al Zaabi (78kg). The tally continued with silvers for Alreem Abdullah Al Zaabi (U52kg) and Dana Ali Al Maamari (U48kg), while Hiyam Ali Al Zahmi took bronze (U52kg). Sara Jawhar Al Mazrouei earned silver (U63kg), and Aya Adnan Al Matroushi added a bronze (70kg).

In the cadet category, Sharjah Women’s Sports Club also impressed with two gold medals from Amna Yousif Al Mazmi (U36kg) and Hour Waleed Ali (U70kg), in addition to a silver from Alyazia Humaid Abdullah (U44kg) and a bronze by Mira Ahmed Ibrahim (U57kg).

In total, the clubs combined for 8 golds, 4 silvers, and 3 bronzes. Kalba’s juniors finished first in the medal table, while Sharjah’s cadets secured third place overall.

Voices from the Tatami

Lucy Djadane, Judo Coach at Sharjah Women’s Sports Club, expressed her pride, saying:

"Four of our athletes competed in the Abu Dhabi International Judo Championship and delivered an excellent performance. They showed great commitment and technical maturity. Hour Waleed Ali Al Shamsi impressed with two consecutive victories by ippon, underlining her promising potential, while Alyazia Humaid Abdullah Al Naqbi displayed strong attacking judo that highlighted her fighting spirit.

This championship offered a valuable first assessment to identify strengths and areas for growth. I am proud of what the athletes achieved and confident that the future holds even greater success. It is an honor to be part of this journey."

From Kalba Women’s Sports Club, Coach Ghania Siassi described the experience as a milestone:

"Our athletes faced strong opponents and earned their place on the podium with merit, reaching most of the finals and securing several medals. What made us proud was not only the results, but also the fighting spirit and the clear improvement in their technical level.

Competing against judokas from different clubs and nationalities added great value, allowing our girls to gain experience that will benefit them in future competitions. This championship is an essential checkpoint for evaluating performance and setting the course ahead. I am confident Kalba’s team can achieve more success, reach higher levels, and represent both the club and the UAE in the best possible way."

Looking Ahead

The results confirm that Sharjah Women’s Sports is moving with purpose in advancing judo, offering athletes structured programs and high-level training camps that provide a professional and supportive environment. The success in Abu Dhabi reflects a clear commitment to building a bright future for women’s sports in the UAE, preparing a new generation of champions ready to compete—and triumph—on the world stage.