Sharjah ease past Dibba Al Hisn as Al Jazira trounce Bani Yas

 Sharjah secured a convincing 56-32 victory over Dibba Al Hisn in the UAE Handball Youth League on Monday.

The match was played at Dibba Al Hisn. Sharjah made a fast start and established a commanding advantage in the opening half. Their defensive organisation and efficient play in attack allowed them to build a 26-12 lead by halftime, leaving Dibba Al Hisn with a sizeable deficit to overcome.

Dibba Al Hisn attempted to respond after the interval, but Sharjah continued to dictate the pace and protect their advantage. The visitors remained composed in both ends of the court and eventually completed a convincing 56-32 win.

The result reflected Sharjah’s dominance over the course of the game, with their strong first-half showing proving decisive.

The 14-point halftime advantage gave them a solid platform, and they maintained their composure in the second half to close out the match without allowing their opponents to mount a serious comeback.

Dr. Major Omar Zubair Al Marzouqi officiated the match between Sharjah and Maliha, bringing a wealth of international experience to the domestic fixture.

Omar Zubair Al Marzouqi began his handball career as a player with Al Nasr Club, representing the side from 1984 to 1998 before making the transition into refereeing. He went on to establish himself as one of the region’s most accomplished officials, earning international, Olympic and world-level recognition.

His career marked a significant milestone for Asian handball officiating. Omar Zubair Al Marzouqi became the first Asian referee to officiate at World Championship semi-finals and finals, helping open the door for greater representation of Arab and Asian officials on the international stage.

Over the course of his distinguished career, he has participated in around 60 major international championships. His assignments have included World Championships in Sweden and Spain, World Youth Championships in Egypt and Greece, the Women’s World Championship in South Korea, and Asian Games in Qatar and China.

His Olympic experience includes officiating at the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Games, while he has also taken part in the Confederations Cup in Qatar.

In August 2016, Omar Zubair Al Marzouqi reached another notable milestone when he became the only Asian selected to serve as a technical observer at the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games. In that role, he oversaw 12 high-profile men’s matches, including a quarter-final and a semi-final.

His continued involvement in domestic competitions reflects not only his enduring contribution to handball but also the experience and expertise he brings to the development of refereeing in the UAE and across the region.

Earlier, Al Jazira opened the day's action with a commanding 58-6 victory over Bani Yas at Al Zalaqa School Sports Hall.

were equally dominant, defeating Al Wahda 52-12 at Al Nasr Club Hall to secure a comfortable win.

Shabab Al Ahli also enjoyed a strong outing, beating Al Dhafra 54-33 at Al Nahda Sports Hall.

Al Bataeh overcame Mleiha 54-44 at Mleiha Club Hall in another competitive encounter.

The day's final match saw Al Wasl produce one of the biggest wins, defeating Al Ain 60-29 at the Main Hall.