Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Public Prosecution experienced mixed luck as the team events got under way in the fourth Shaikha Hind Women’s Sports Tournament, late on Tuesday.
Held at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), RTA teams won in the volleyball and handball tournaments, while Public Prosecution teams were successful in basketball and handball but fell in handball.
In the basketball tournament, Public Prosecution secured an easy 48-15 win against RTA, while Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) outplayed Supreme Committee for Legislation (SCL) 80-2.
In the volleyball tournament, RTA powered their way to a 3-0 win against Dubai Municipality, while Dewa dropped a set before pushing forward to a 3-1 win against Public Prosecution.
The two matches in the handball competition yielded contrasting results with Public Prosecution coming out easy winners (18-3) against Dewa, while RTA escaped with a close 14-13 win against Dubai Municipality.
Meanwhile, organisers Dubai Sports Council (DSC) have installed a 300-metre running track inside DWTC to further promote health among women. Former UAE athletes Suad Abdullah and Saleha Al Basti will be on hand to guide women through a training regimen, if necessary at the running track.
A mobile gymnasium has also been installed by Strong Ladies Gym, Dubai to help participants train at the venue free of cost. During the course of the week, they will organise impromptu cross-fit compeititons with attractive gifts from sponsors.
The organising committee has also tied up for a breast awareness campaign during the course of sports tournament at DWTC. The entire programme is being jointly conducted by Medeor Hospital in coordination with Strong Ladies Gym.
The various tournaments will continue at DWTC till the finals of the volleyball, handball and basketball on Sunday (October 30).
RESULTS
(Basketball) Dubai Public Prosecution def. RTA 48-15; Supreme Committee for Legislation def. Dewa 80-2.
(Volleyball) RTA def. Dubai Municipality 3-0; Dewa def. Dubai Public Prosecution 3-1.
(Handball) Dubai Public Prosecution def. Dewa 18-3; RTA def. Dubai Municipality 14-13.