High-quality show in first grand championship

The first grand karate championship, held under the auspices of Sheikh Tariq bin Faisal Al Qasimi, Chairman, Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority, took place at the sports complex in the American University of Sharjah on Saturday.

About 180 players, representing 13 clubs across the country, joined the event, held under the theme 'Yes to Sports.' Referee Natalie Al Haddad, in her opening address, encouraged the participants to enjoy the spirit of karate.

Competitions were held in various age categories from the second degree coloured belts to the first degree black belts, which produced a very high performance.

Najmeddin Al Haddad, Nawal Abyari and Mahboobe Farsit displayed a fabulous demonstration to show the art of karate, while child Ameer Fardoos performed a very beautiful kata.

Sheikh Tariq presented the medals to the winners. The event was organised by Shotokan Japanese Sports Centre.

The results:

Under 6: 1 Amjad Bahir, 2 Husam Kathim, 3 Ahmed Thia Aldeen and Mohammed Zein; Under 8: Jamal Hamadeh, 2 Khaled Raid, 3 Shakhroor Ikasheef and Ameer Fardoos

Under 10: 1 Danniel Tayeb, 2 Alaaeldeen Tariq, 3 Aalama Majid and Mutaz Mahmood; Under 12: 1 Abdullah Eisa, 2 Kiran Saini, 3 Ahmad Salim and Bayjan Fardoos; Under 16: 1 Ismaeel Khaleel, 2 Yunis Jamal, 3 Mustapha Yusri and Adham Mahmood; Under 14: 1 Mahmood Rafiq Ahmad, 2 Khamis Subhi, 3 Tariq Zayid and Mohammed Bakir

Under 18: 1 Anees Nasir, 2 Husam Awn, 3 Saleem Jamal and Firas Mirwan
Over 18: 1 Mohammed Husni., 2 Mustapha Ghassan, 2 Humaid Mueen and Vladamir

First Class Black Belt
Under 18: Judi Al Najjar, Bijad Alaaldeen, Ameer Mohammed, Mohammed Majid.
Men over 18: Najmeddin Al Haddad, Abdulmuqim, Mohammed Fawzi, Ibrahim Al Adak.