Ramadan Women’s Sports from May 27

sharjah — The on-going efforts of Sharjah Women’s Sport Foundation (SWSF) to develop women’s sports in Sharjah are manifested by the broad spectrum of activities and events sponsored and organised by the foundation throughout the year.

The ninth Ramadan Women’s Sports Gathering, which takes place from May 27 to June 2, is one such event and has been organised with the aim of honing the skills of the participating sportswomen, ensuring their physical fitness and giving them the opportunity to enjoy the spiritual ambience of Ramadan.

This year’s gathering features local and regional sports clubs, as well as private companies from across the UAE. A total of 350 sportswomen from 20 clubs will compete in three activities; basketball, volleyball and shooting. They will also participate in a number of Ramadan Majlis meetings and competitions, which will be held on the side-lines of the sports tournament and offer valuable prizes for winners.

“The ninth Ramadan Women’s Sports Gathering builds on the success of the previous eight sports gathering and takes the opportunity of the holy month to provide women with an ideal environment to exercise and play sports.

“This year’s edition of the sports gathering is enjoying a great deal of attention from various sports sectors and institutions because of the great physical and mental benefits it provides participants. We are particularly delighted to host a women’s basketball team from Kuwait this year,” said Nada Askar Al Naqbi, Director General of SWSF.