Sharjah crowned champions of inaugural Handball Federation Cup

Perfect record and tournament performance

The club secured its 52nd title by winning all 12 matches across both the men’s and youth categories, defeating teams including Shabab Al Ahli, Al Wasl, Al Nasr, Mleiha, Dibba Al Hisn, and Al Dhaid. Sharjah reached 36 points, clinching the title with one round still remaining.

Coronation ceremony

The championship celebration followed Sharjah’s men’s team 32–29 victory over Dibba Al Hisn in a rescheduled fourth-round match, alongside the youth team’s 39–23 win against the same opponents.

The coronation ceremony featured His Excellency Engineer Saud Ibrahim Saleh, President of the UAE Handball Federation; Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sharjah Sports Club, His Excellency Mohammed Jumaa bin Hindi; His Excellency Mohammed Obaid Al Hosan, Secretary General of the Sharjah Sports Council; His Excellency Obaid Saeed Al Shamsi, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sharjah Sports Club; His Excellency Mohammed Saleh Al Ali, Member of the Board of Directors of Sharjah Sports Club and Head of Team Sports; and members of the Board of Directors of Sharjah Club and the UAE Handball Federation.

Continued domestic dominance

With this victory, Sharjah’s men’s team completes a treble of local titles for the 2025–2026 season, adding the postponed National Cup from last season, the UAE Super Cup, and the inaugural Federation Cup to their achievements. The Sharjah youth team (B) won both the league shield and Federation Cup, while the junior team claimed the league championship.

Record-breaking achievements

These accomplishments reinforce Sharjah Sports Club’s status as a record-breaking Emirati club, following its recognition as the 2024 Asian champion and sixth in the 2025 world rankings, bringing its total local and international handball titles to 52.