Khorfakkan Club for the Disabled wins Paralympic Athletics Cup

April 13, 2026 / 6:56 PM

Sharjah 24: Khorfakkan Club for the Disabled secured the title of the Paralympic Committee Athletics Cup after topping the overall standings of the championship, which was held at the track and field of Al Thiqah Club for the Disabled and concluded on Sunday.

Khorfakkan claimed first place with 43 points, while Al Thiqah Club for the Disabled came second with 26 points. Dubai Club for People of Determination finished third with 19 points, and Ajman Club for the Disabled placed fourth with 9 points.

The competitions were attended and the winners crowned by Mohammed Fadel Al Hameli, President of the National Paralympic Committee, and Abdullah Saleh Al Naqbi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Khorfakkan Club for the Disabled, along with a number of board members from both the committee and the club.

An important stage in the player development system

Al Hameli affirmed that the championship represents an important stage within the player development system, highlighting its role in discovering talent and refining their abilities in a competitive environment. He added that these achievements reflect the scale of work carried out by clubs and confirm that disability sport in the UAE continues to progress steadily towards achieving further accomplishments.

The President of the National Paralympic Committee explained that the committee operates according to a long-term plan extending from local championships to continental and international participation, foremost among them the upcoming Asian Games in Japan, leading to the primary goal of achieving qualitative achievements at the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games.