Al Wasl ease past Al Bataeh, Mleiha reign supreme as Al Nasr rout Al Jazira

The UAE Handball Federation’s Youth General League witnessed an exciting day of handball action, featuring impressive team performances, high-scoring encounters, and plenty of goals across six matches.

The young talents showcased their attacking strength, teamwork, and determination as they battled for victory on the court.

Al Wasl secured a convincing 45-24 victory over Al Bataeh at Al Wasl Stadium on Monday.

Al Wasl took control early, leading 30-8 at half-time before maintaining their advantage in the second half to seal a 21-point win.

The match was officiated by Dr Omar Al Marzouqi began his sporting journey as a player with Al Nasr Club, where he played from 1984 to 1998 before embarking on a distinguished career in officiating.

His rise on the international stage began with the awarding of his continental referee badge in Muscat in 2000, followed by his international badge in Kuwait in 2003.

Al Marzouqi reached a historic milestone in 2011 when he officiated the World Championship final between Germany and Denmark in Greece. His appointment marked a breakthrough for non-European referees, ending Europe’s long-standing dominance of officiating men’s World Championship finals since the establishment of the International Handball Federation (IHF).

In recognition of this landmark achievement and his outstanding contribution to the sport, Al Marzouqi received the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Award and the Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Sports Excellence Award, cementing his place among the UAE’s distinguished sporting officials.

Mleiha produced the most dominant performance of the day, securing a remarkable 67–24 victory over Bani Yas in a high-scoring encounter at Mleiha Club Hall.

Al Nasr also delivered an impressive performance, defeating Al Jazira 51–26 at Al Nasr Club Hall, while Sharjah recorded a convincing 40–11 win over Al Wahda at Al Ittihad School Hall.

Meanwhile, Al Ain secured an important 31–26 win over Al Dhafra in a competitive contest at the Main Hall.

The closest encounter of the round came between Dibba Al Hisn and Kalba, as both teams fought hard in an entertaining battle. Kalba ultimately emerged victorious with a narrow 46–42 win, sealing one of the day's most competitive results.

With six matches producing plenty of goals and memorable performances, the latest round highlighted the growing talent and competitive spirit of youth handball in the UAE.