Sharjah and Al Wasl reach UAE Youth Handball Super Cup final

Sharjah and Al Wasl have secured their spots in the UAE Youth Handball Super Cup final, setting the stage for an exciting showdown on Wednesday at Al Bataeh Hall.

Sharjah booked their place in the final with a commanding 44-34 victory over Al Nasr, showcasing a blend of skill, teamwork, and tactical precision. Al Wasl overcame Kalba 34-27 in a competitive clash that highlighted the growing talent in youth handball across the UAE.

The Al Wasl versus Kalba encounter was officiated by a distinguished international refereeing panel, ensuring a fair and smoothly run match.

The team was led by referee Omar Al Zubair, assisted by Nabil Al Masmari, with Ali Ibrahim serving as the official scorer, Rabie Al Masmari handling timekeeping duties, and continental referee Abdullah Khamis overseeing the proceedings as supervisor.

With both Sharjah and Al Wasl demonstrating resilience and top-level performance throughout the tournament, the final promises to be a thrilling contest, offering a platform for young handball stars to shine and claim the prestigious Super Cup title. Fans can expect a high-intensity match full of skillful plays, strategic maneuvers, and moments of individual brilliance.

International, Olympic, and world-level referee Omar Al Marzouqi began his playing career with Al Nasr Club from 1984 to 1998 before transitioning into officiating.

He earned his continental badge in Muscat in 2000 and his international badge in Kuwait in 2003. He was honored with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Award and the Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Sports Excellence Award after officiating the 2011 World Championship final between Germany and Denmark in Greece—breaking the long-standing European monopoly on refereeing handball world finals since the founding of the International Handball Federation.