Conclusion of 2nd Government Women’s Champions Cup

Wide participation
A total of 211 employees from 24 government departments competed in basketball, shooting and archery. The lively contests underscored how women’s sport has become an integral part of workplace and daily culture in the emirate.

Institutional support for women’s sport
The tournament enjoyed strong institutional support, with the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority as the gold sponsor, BEEAH and Sharjah Cooperative Society as silver sponsors, and the Department of Agriculture and Livestock as a supporting partner—demonstrating institutional synergy in promoting women’s sport.

New additions
This edition introduced archery for the first time, based on the results of a survey gauging participants’ sporting interests. The competition was preceded by two intensive training days involving all participating entities, fostering collective learning and interaction.

Empowerment through participation
Noura Al Hamar, Head of Community Events at the Foundation, described this edition as a clear step forward in engagement and participation. She stressed that the event went beyond sport, serving as a platform for women’s empowerment and strengthening institutional ties through physical activity.

Sajaya basketball championships
The basketball tournament concluded with the Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah securing the title for the second consecutive year, followed by the University of Sharjah in second place and the Sharjah Women’s Sports Club in third.

Building connections beyond the game
Asma Shehzad, a player from Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah, highlighted that the tournament was not only about winning medals but also about professional networking and building meaningful relationships with colleagues from other institutions.

Winners in shooting and archery
In shooting, Fatima Al Shamsi from the Financial Audit Authority claimed first place, followed by Farah Ouda from Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre and Fatima Al Ali from Shurooq. In archery, Afra Al Ketbi from the Environment and Protected Areas Authority secured first place, with Sumaya Imamuddin from the Sharjah Police Academy second and Ghaya Al Marar from Shurooq in third.

Experiences beyond competition
Participant Aisha Al Tunaiji from the Environment and Protected Areas Authority reflected that the experience extended beyond competition, offering a refreshing break from daily work routines, a chance to renew energy, and an opportunity to strengthen teamwork in a different setting.

A vision of sport as a lifestyle
Hanan Al Mahmoud, Deputy Chairperson of the Sharjah Women’s Sports Foundation, affirmed that such tournaments support the Foundation’s mission of making sport a lifestyle, fostering an active and engaged women’s community. She emphasised that the ultimate goal is to give women space to discover themselves, build new relationships, and achieve work–life balance through sport.

Consolidating the tournament’s reputation
With its success, the Sharjah Government Women’s Champions Cup has consolidated its reputation as one of the leading annual community sporting events, paving the way for future initiatives that position female employees not only as spectators or supporters, but as leaders, innovators and champions in their own right.