
A Dream Unfolded: The flourishing journey of Women's Sports in Sharjah
SHARJAH: The year 1982 marked the inception of a remarkable journey, with the establishment of Sharjah's first women's sports club — Al Muntazah Club for Girls — under the wise leadership of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, and the visionary guidance of his wife Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, and Chairperson of Sharjah Women’s Sports. From its inception, the club aimed to engage and nurture young girls of all ages, fostering a passion for sports and paving the way for their participation in local, regional, and international competitions. Recognizing the importance of women's empowerment in sports, Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher played a pivotal role in establishing the Women's Sports Department in 2008. This dedicated entity served as an umbrella organization, spearheading various initiatives and projects to promote women's sports across the Emirate. With countless achievements, the Women's Sports Department was transformed into Sharjah Women's Sports organization in 2016 with the primary goal of serving the sports sector in all aspects and developing women's sports in the UAE in general, and Sharjah in specially. Driven by her unwavering dedication to fostering a culture of Women's Sports and an integral part of the initiatives of Sharjah Women’s Sports, Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher directed the launch of the Arab Women's Sports Tournament in 2012. This first-of-its-kind event in the Arab world expanded the scope of participation to include teams from across the region, building on its original inception in 1997 as the "Gulf Women's Sports Tournament" which featured only GCC teams. Over the years, women's sports in Sharjah have witnessed a remarkable transformation, evolving from their initial grassroots stage to a thriving ecosystem of competitive excellence. The Sharjah Women's Sports Club has played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of women's sports in the UAE and beyond. Through its unwavering commitment to excellence, the club has achieved numerous milestones. The club’s strategy to enhance women's athletic, cultural, and social advancement has outlined a crucial set of goals pursued diligently by all departments. These objectives include spotlighting the pivotal role of Emirati sportswomen across all platforms, facilitating their participation in regional and international competitions, promoting involvement in diverse sports, and establishing a contemporary and cohesive framework for developing administrative structures within women's sports in the emirate, adhering to international best practices. Additionally, the strategy focuses on empowering national talents, fostering human capital development in women's sports, nurturing a competent generation of female leaders in the field, and actively working to cultivate and attract skilled individuals. Sharjah's commitment to Women's Sports is unparalleled in the UAE and the region. Thanks to the unwavering support of her highness the Chairperson of the organization, the emirate has become a leader in this domain. Recent milestones showcase this dedication. The establishment of the Scientific Center for Research and Development of Sports Performance, allows female athletes to undergo physiological assessments, identifying their strengths and guiding them towards the most suitable sports. This empowers them to reach their full potential. Furthermore, the inauguration of the Sharjah Women’s Sports Olympic Center in Al Falah provides state-of-the-art facilities, dedicated for various sports like fencing, table tennis, taekwondo, judo, and karate. It has a shooting range, an Olympic-sized and field track for athletics, and an administration building with contemporary features, including a sports performance development hall and a medical center. The UAE's dedication to women's empowerment is exemplified by Sharjah Women's Sports. Since its inception in 1982 with Al-Muntazah Club, the journey of success has been meticulously tracked and supported from every angle. This is evident through the presence of girls and Women of Sharjah Women's Sports Club on podiums at different competitions, representing either their club or national teams through active participation. Their efforts have resulted in the accumulation of thousands of vibrant medals and records, which they continuously endeavor to surpass.

vision
A vibrant women's community achieving global sporting accomplishments

mission
Elevating women's sports and raising societal awareness to improve quality of life, by encouraging females of all ages to engage in sports, fostering talent and leadership, within a well-equipped and attractive environment

values
Our core values are sportsmanship, leadership, creativity and innovation, and responsibility
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