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The UAE Athletics Federation concluded its Federation Cup Championship for youth and junior categories over the weekend at Dubai Police Officers Club track. The two-day competition, held on Saturday and Sunday, brought together 381 male and female athletes representing 18 clubs across the Emirates in a showcase of emerging athletics talent.
Hatta Club emerged victorious in the youth men’s category, claiming the Federation Cup title with an impressive haul of seven gold medals. Al Nasr Club finished in second place with three gold medals, while Abu Dhabi Athletics Club secured third position with two golds. Meanwhile, Sharjah Women’s Sports Club dominated the youth women’s division, capturing the cup with 10 gold medals.
Sharjah Women’s Club Dominates Junior Categories
Sharjah Women’s Sports Club continued its impressive performance in the junior girls’ category, successfully securing the title with nine gold medals. Abu Dhabi Club claimed second place with six gold medals, while Al Wasl Club finished third with a single gold medal.
In the junior boys’ division, Abu Dhabi Club topped the standings with six gold medals. Al Nasr Club followed in second place with four gold medals, and Sharjah Club rounded out the top three with three gold medals.
Federation Highlights Competition Quality
According to the Athletics Federation, the championship witnessed exceptional results in terms of performance numbers and competitive spirit among participants. The federation emphasized the high technical quality displayed throughout the competition, which demonstrates the continued development of youth athletics programs in the UAE.
The federation praised the efforts of participating clubs, technical and administrative staff, as well as refereeing and organizational personnel. These combined efforts contributed to the successful execution of the Federation Cup Championship and reinforced the progress being made in youth athletics development across the country.
Significance for UAE Athletics Development
The Federation Cup Championship serves as a crucial platform for identifying and nurturing young athletic talent in the Emirates. With 381 participants from 18 clubs, the competition provides valuable competitive experience for athletes in crucial developmental age groups.
The strong showing by multiple clubs across different categories indicates a healthy distribution of athletics programs throughout the UAE. However, the dominance of certain clubs like Sharjah Women’s Sports Club in female categories and the competitive balance in male divisions highlights both areas of strength and opportunities for broader development.
Additionally, the championship contributes to the federation’s broader objectives of building a sustainable pipeline of talent for national teams. These youth and junior competitions allow coaches and federation officials to monitor athlete progression and identify promising prospects for future senior-level competition.
Federation Cup Results Reflect Growing Athletics Infrastructure
The quality of performances recorded during the championship underscores the investment clubs and the federation have made in athletics infrastructure and coaching expertise. The technical level displayed by young athletes suggests that grassroots development programs are yielding positive results.
In contrast to previous years, the increased number of participating clubs and athletes demonstrates growing interest in athletics among youth across the Emirates. This expansion of the talent base bodes well for the future competitiveness of UAE athletics on regional and international stages.
The federation has not yet announced the schedule for upcoming youth athletics competitions or selection processes for international youth championships. Further details about athlete development programs and future Federation Cup editions are expected to be released in the coming months as the federation continues its efforts to strengthen youth athletics across all categories.
