University of Kalba win padel title as fierce action marks Day 3 of Kalba Sports Festival

Strong competition marked the third day of the inaugural Kalba Sports Festival, held under the patronage of Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah.

The festival, which began on November 6 and runs until November 14, is organised by the Sharjah Sports Council and features nine sports disciplines and two community activities.

On Sunday, the festival witnessed keen competition in padel tennis and mini-football. The closing ceremonies and prize presentations for both competitions were attended by Mohammed Obaid Al Hossan, Secretary-General of the Sharjah Sports Council; Saeed Al Aajel, President of the UAE Sports for All Federation; and members of the Sharjah Sports Council's Board of Directors, including Dr Saif Ahmed Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Festival's Organising Committee; Dr Omar Hassan Bin Hanifa; Engineer Adel Saleh Al Hammadi; and Abdulrahman Al Darmaki, Festival Director.

University of Kalba claimed the padel tennis title and the first-place trophy after defeating Qidfa in the final. Victory Team finished third and secured the bronze medals.

The festival hosted the third-place playoff and final of the mini-football competition, organised under the supervision of the UAE Sports for All Federation.

Dubai's General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) lifted the championship trophy after defeating Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in the final. Bengreive United finished third.

Group-stage matches in the football competition continued, with Sharjah's Amiri Guard and Al Oudh playing out an exciting 5-5 draw. Al Khuwair secured a 6-3 victory over Al Humaidi.

In the community volleyball competition, the Sharjah Civil Defence Authority defeated Al Badawi Al Zahmi 3-1, while the Teachers' Association secured a 3-0 victory over Al Burkan.

The day also featured various challenge competitions, including electronic games and physical fitness challenges, which attracted enthusiastic participation from visitors.

Children's competitions were held on the main stage in collaboration with the Sharjah Institute for Heritage, with prizes distributed to participants.

The festival's fifth day will feature several matches in football and community volleyball, alongside electronic gaming competitions.

A range of fitness challenges, including the skipping rope challenge and tyre-flipping challenge, will also take place, along with the Schools Challenge and competitions for visitors on the main stage.