6 winners bag Dh41,000 at Sharjah Ladies Run
sharjah — Characterised by fierce but friendly rivalry, Sharjah Ladies Run 2017 that took place at Sharjah University City recently saw the participation of about 1,500 female racers from 54 countries. Of these 66 per cent were Emiratis. The competition was held in the presence of a large number of spectators cheering from the sides of the running track.
The Sharjah Ladies Club (SLC) has honoured the six winners of the race (5km and 10km) with cash prizes and free SLC memberships worth Dh41,000. The SLC also allocated additional prizes worth Dh74,000 by way of giving health membership, gift vouchers, beauty and therapeutic sessions.
The 5km race saw Ethiopian Berhan Demiesa winning the first position clocking a time of 00:16:12; followed by her compatriot Ganet Gashie who finished in 00:16:23. Liz Verheyden from Belgium took the third spot with a time of 00:17:44. In the 10km run, Mehrit Tefera from Ethiopia came first with a time of 00:35:14, while Euliter Tanui from Kenya finished second in 00:36:20 and Natalia Sedykh from Russia won third place with a time of 00:40:33. The six winners received cash prizes and free SLC memberships worth Dh41,000.
“This year’s edition of the Sharjah Ladies Run saw a tremendous turnout. The ladies and girls taking part showed incredible enthusiasm and engagement with the race, showing great commitment to promote a healthy life style and to encourage other women and girls to practice sports and physical activities,” said Khawla Al Serkal, Director General of SLC.
Mehrit Tefera, winner of the 10km race, thanked SLC for organising the annual event and stressed that she is looking forward to participating in upcoming races taking place in Sharjah and the UAE. She also paid tribute to her family for supporting her in all the competitions she participates in.
Berhan Demiesa, winner of the 5km race, said she was extremely pleased with her result and noted the fine weather on the occasion.
The Sharjah Ladies Run 2017 included a number of exclusive offers from SLC, with membership discounts of up to 30 per cent aimed at encouraging participants to adopt a healthy lifestyle during the year. The event also featured other entertainment activities, such as the Street Art Show, Neon Henna, Photo Booth and Zumba Party.
The programmes around the competition also comprised personal training sessions with qualified professionals, fitness assessments offered by Fitness 180°, health activities from the Ministry of Health and Preventions, Wii Fit/ Sports interactive games as well as medical check-ups, such as BMI, blood sugar and blood pressure tests. Light and healthy meals and drinks were served by the Collage Café to participants.
The activities were sponsored by the Sharjah Environment Company Bee’ah (Gold Sponsor), Sharjah Sports Council (Silver Sponsor), as well as Support Sponsors that included University city, Monviso, the Health Bank, Pocari Sweat, Cryo and Vita Coco.
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