SWSC athletes win 23 medals, four trophies at Abu Dhabi International Judo Championship

Sharjah Women’s Sports Clubs (SWSC) won 23 medals and four trophies at the Abu Dhabi International Judo Championship, held on October 17 and 18, 2026.

Athletes from Kalba Women’s Sports Club and Sharjah Women’s Sports Club competed in the younger girls’ and cadet girls’ categories.

The medal tally comprised nine gold, six silver, and eight bronze medals, alongside two first-place and two third-place trophies. The results reflect the clubs’ strong presence on the podium across various weight categories.

Kalba Women’s Sports Club topped the overall standings in both categories, claiming the first-place trophy in each after winning 14 medals—seven gold, four silver, and three bronze. Sharjah Women’s Sports Club secured third-place trophies in both categories, with nine medals—two gold, two silver, and five bronze.

Eleven Medals in the Younger Girls’ Competition: The first day of the championship, Saturday, October 17, featured the younger girls’ competition. Kalba Women’s Sports Club claimed the first-place trophy after winning five medals—three gold, one silver, and one bronze.

Noura Sultan won gold in the under-36 kg category, Sumaya Ahmed in the under-48 kg category, and Rodina Mohammed in the under-63 kg category. Khawla Al Ansari secured silver at under-57 kg, while Dana Ali won bronze at under-52 kg.

In the same category, Sharjah Women’s Sports Club claimed the third-place trophy with six medals—one gold, two silver, and three bronze.

Malak Fadel Al Zarouni won gold in the under-52 kg category, while Maram Amir Hassari took silver at under-40 kg and Meera Mohammed Rashid Al Ali secured silver at under-44 kg.

Al Yazia Humaid Al Naqbi and Sara Mohammed Abdullah Al Ali each won bronze at under-44 kg, while Reem Ismail Harmoodi added bronze at under-48 kg.

Competition Tests Athletes’ Ability to Handle Decisive Moments, says Haddad: Sorya Haddad, Judo Technical Director at Sharjah Women’s Sports Clubs, said participation in the Abu Dhabi International Judo Championship provided a valuable opportunity to assess the athletes’ ability to respond to different competitive situations.

“In judo, technical skill alone is not enough. An athlete must know when to use it and how to respond under competitive pressure. What matters to us is seeing athletes become better at reading a bout, adapting their approach when needed, and maintaining their focus through the decisive moments,” she said.

“These details make the difference as the level of competition rises. That is why we want every competition to provide practical experience that helps the athletes develop.”

Twelve Medals in the Cadet Girls’ Competition: Competition continued on Sunday, October 18, with the cadet girls’ events. Kalba Women’s Sports Club claimed its second first-place trophy after winning nine medals—four gold, three silver, and two bronze.

Nada Rashid won gold in the under-44 kg category, Sumaya Ahmed at under-48 kg, Hoor Yousef at under-57 kg, and Hessa Abdullah at under-70 kg.

Aisha Hassan claimed silver at under-52 kg, Hiyam Ali at under-48 kg, and Aya Adnan at under-70 kg. Dana Ali won bronze at under-52 kg, while Sara Johar added bronze at under-63 kg.

Sharjah Women’s Sports Club secured the third-place trophy in the same category with three medals—one gold and two bronze.

Amna Yousef Al Mazmi won gold in the under-40 kg category, while Aisha Ali Shahdad claimed bronze at under-44 kg and *Meera Ahmed Al Jweid took bronze at under-48 kg.

Sharjah Women’s Sports Clubs concluded the championship with 23 medals and four trophies, securing leading positions in both age categories.

The clubs’ judo teams continue to prepare their athletes and develop their technical and competitive abilities, building on experience gained at domestic and international championships. These opportunities support the development of promising talent and strengthen the presence of women’s sport across competitions.