Women’s sports from October 10

Sharjah: The fourth edition of the Sharjah Women Sports Cup 2017, organised by the Sharjah Women’s Sports Foundation (SWSF), will kick off on October 10.

The annual event is meant to provide an opportunity to female employees from the emirate’s local government and private institutions to compete in volleyball and archery competitions.

Held under the patronage of Her Highness Shaikha Jawaher Bint Mohammad Al Qassimi, wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA), the Sharjah Women Sports Cup is a key local competition which reflects Sharjah’s dedication to supporting women in sport.

“The event highlights Sharjah’s commitment to establish a culture of exercise and sports for women in general and working women in particular. The multiple benefits include promoting a competitive spirit in a lively and exciting environment, while creating a fun-filled atmosphere for female employees to enjoy new activities and maintain high levels of performance at work,” Nada Askar Al Naqbi, Director General, SWSF, noted.

“Our ongoing efforts play a large role in elevating the status of women in sports in Sharjah and SWSF’s annual strategic plans feature a number of events to encourage all women to adopt healthy lifestyles and make exercise part of their daily lives,” she added.

The fourth edition of the Sharjah Women’s Sports Cup is sponsored by Barakat Juices, Sifati Café, Mara Café and Emirati Fitness.