SWSC excel at Fujairah Open Judo Championship

In the junior category, Kalba Women's Sports Club secured second place overall, winning eight medals: four gold and four silver. The gold medals were won by Noura Sultan (-36 kg), Sumaya Ahmed (-48 kg), Dana Ali (-52 kg), and Rodina Mohammed (-57 kg), while the silver medals were won by Hafsa Khalifa (-40 kg), Khawla Al Ansari (-52 kg), Reem Yousef (-44 kg), and Al Reem Abdullah (-57 kg).

Junior and youth competitions

In contrast, Sharjah Women's Sports Club secured third place in the junior category, winning seven medals: one gold medal through Salma Ahmed (+70 kg), one silver medal through Shahd Hisham (-70 kg), and five bronze medals for Maram Amir (-40 kg), Reem Ismail (-44 kg), Al-Yazia Mohammed (-44 kg), Mahra Mohammed (-57 kg), and Malak Fadel (-63 kg).

In the youth competitions, Kalba Women's Sports Club continued its strong performance, finishing second overall with six medals. These included four gold medals won by Aisha Hassan (52 kg), Hayam Ali (-48 kg), Aya Adnan (70 kg), and Hessa Abdullah (78 kg), along with two bronze medals won by Nada Rashid (44 kg) and Hour Al-Marashda (57 kg). Ghaniya Al-Siyasi, the judo coach at Kalba Women's Sports Club, confirmed that the results achieved at the Fujairah Open Championship reflect the players' commitment and development. She noted that the championship served as an important testing ground for their technical readiness, given the diverse levels of competition.

Improved performance

She added, "What we observed during the matches was a clear improvement in their ability to apply skills on the mat, especially in terms of decision-making speed and handling the flow of the match. These participations allow the players to gain real experience and contribute to building confidence gradually, which is what we focus on at this age level."

For her part, Lucy Jaddan, the judo coach at Sharjah Women's Sports Club, explained that the team's participation in the Fujairah Open Championship is part of a long-term development plan focused on building technical skills and gaining competitive experience, particularly in the junior category.

Lucy Jaddan said, "We primarily focus on developing technical aspects. Although the players demonstrate a good understanding during training, applying these skills in competition still requires more work, which is normal at this stage and improves with continued practice and exposure." She added, “There is also a noticeable improvement in mental control, as the players have become more capable of handling the pressure of competition, which is an important element in their development.”

Lucy Jaddan continued, “The current results may not fully reflect the amount of work being done, but they indicate that the players are approaching a better level, and with continued training and participation, the results will become clearer.”

This growing presence reflects a remarkable development in judo within the foundation’s clubs, which, despite their recent establishment, have witnessed rapid expansion in their base, now including nearly 100 players across various age groups, indicating the sport’s establishment and increasing technical proficiency.