UAE athletes shine at GCC Women’s Games

— The Sharjah Women’s Sports Foundation (SWSF) commended the achievements of the UAE national women’s team participating in the fifth edition of the GCC Women’s Games in Doha.

The 30 female participants, who represent the Sharjah’s women’s sports clubs that fall under the umbrella of SWSF, won 16 medals, 12 gold, three silver and one bronze medal, bringing medal tally secured by the national team on day 6 to 27 overall, including 12 gold, six silver and nine bronze medals.

The UAE were ranked third, while Qatar came first, followed by Bahrain, which came second, and Oman ranked fourth.

The volleyball team, winner of the title of the previous edition, won the competition’s gold medal, with brilliant Alia Nasser, Mona Abbas, Hana Saud, Nadwah Waseem, Amani Abdullah, Samiha Hassan, and Sheikha Al Muhairi, who showed excellent skills every match, reflecting the intense high-level training they receive at the club.

The Fencing team also ranked first with Nora Al Boraiki, Latifa Al Hosni and Ashwaq Al Mosaabi winning three gold medals. Alanoud Al Saadi clinched the gold for the ‘Epée’ competition, while Latifa Al Hosni got gold at the ‘Fleuret’ (Foil) competition.

In the 10m Air Pistol competition, Salwa Saeed, Wafa Khamis and Salma Al Hasouni won silver medals, while Hanan Al Zayoudi won bronze for javelin throw.