Sharjah crowned champions of UAE Taekwondo Cup

Recognition and individual awards
Sharjah Club also received the Excellence Award from the UAE Taekwondo Federation in recognition of its role in hosting international training camps and organising championships. The club was further honoured with the Outstanding Partner Award.
In individual honours, Sharjah received the award for Best Coach of the Season, and its athletes were recognised as Best Player in the men's, youth, and junior categories.
With this result, the 'Kings of Taekwondo' added their 10th title of the season and claimed the overall championship trophy in the men's category.
Official statement from the club
Engineer Suleiman Abdulrahman Al Hajri, Board Member and Head of Individual Sports, said:
"We congratulate the taekwondo team on this achievement, which reflects the efforts of the technical and administrative staff. I also commend the outstanding performance of our athletes who lived up to expectations and represented the club in the best way throughout the season."
He added:
"Individual sports at Sharjah Club follow a strategy of continuity and generational transition. This long-term approach has yielded remarkable results across all disciplines over the years. We will continue this path to safeguard our successes and achieve new milestones in future seasons."
Al Hajri also stressed that the consistent support and attention from the Sharjah Sports Council have played a major role in the success of individual sports across the emirate, especially at Sharjah Club. He acknowledged the unwavering backing of the club's Board of Directors, which has stood by the teams in every competition.
Looking ahead to the next season
Al Hajri concluded by noting that preparations for the new season are already underway, with plans to meet all team needs to ensure they are fully equipped to compete at the highest level.
Attendance and honours
The tournament and award ceremony were attended by Issa Hilal Al Hazami, Chairman of the Sharjah Sports Council; His Excellency Mohammed Hamdan Al Zeyoudi, President of the UAE Taekwondo Federation; His Excellency Khalid Issa Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Sports Club; Engineer Suleiman Abdulrahman Al Hajri, Head of Individual Sports; alongside members of the Taekwondo Federation and Sharjah Club's board.

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