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SWSC closes 2025–26 season with 37-medal fencing haul

June 16, 2026 / 7:05 PM
SWSC closes 2025–26 season with 37-medal fencing haul
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Sharjah24: Sharjah Women's Sports Club (SWSC) brought the curtain down on the 2025–26 season in commanding fashion, collecting 37 medals across three days of competition at the Fujairah Combined Fencing Tournament, held from 12 to 14 June at the Zayed Sports Complex in Fujairah. Competing against Khorfakkan Women's Sports Club, Fujairah Martial Arts Club, Abu Dhabi Fencing Club, and MK Academy, the club's fencers delivered across every weapon and age group, returning with 12 golds, eight silvers, and 17 bronzes.

Day one – youth categories set the tone

The opening day's under-10 and under-20 events gave an early indication of the breadth of talent within the club. In the under-10 épée, Sheikha Al Ansari took gold, and Athba Saud took silver. The under-10 foil brought bronzes for Fatima Al Baloushi and Reem Al Sha'ali, while the under-10 sabre saw Sharjah sweep the podium: Habiba Al Hammadi claimed gold, Sara Thabet silver, and Latifa Ali bronze.

In the under-20 categories, Hessa Al Baloushi secured a bronze in épée and Shamma Al Muhairi a bronze in foil. The standout performance of the day came from Layan Thabet, who took gold in the under-20 sabre, with Shamma Al Suwaidi finishing second and Mahra Al Zarouoni third.

Day two – medals across the board

The second day saw the club's fencers maintain their momentum across the under-12 and under-17 categories. Zainab Al Nahla won gold in the under-12 épée, and Shaima Al Jazz added bronze in the same event, while Rawda Al Jadea claimed silver in the under-17 épée.

In under-12 sabre, Noura Al Ketbi took gold, Maitha Al Marzouqi silver, and Fatima Al Hammadi bronze. Shamma Al Suwaidi then won gold in the under-17 sabre, with Mahra Al Zarouoni picking up another bronze. In the under-12 foil, Toulin Mohsen won gold, Al Reem Al Shamsi silver, and Fatim Al Badwawi bronze before Shamma Al Muhairi closed the day with gold in the under-17 foil, and Dana Al Shamsi added bronze.

Day three: seniors deliver in the open categories

The final day was dominated by the senior and open-age events. Zainab Al Hosani won gold in the open épée and Toulin Badir bronze, while Maryam Al Marzouqi claimed gold in the under-15 épée and Jouri Al Ali bronze.

In the open sabre, Maryam Al Dughaidi took gold, and Mahra Abdullah took bronze. Noura Al Ketbi and Mahra Al Zarouoni added bronzes in the under-15 sabre. The open foil brought Zainab Mousa a silver medal, and in the under-15 foil, Maya Diab won gold, Toulin Mohsen silver, and Al Reem Al Shamsi bronze.

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Mai Al Ameri, Deputy Director of Sharjah Women's Sports Club, described the result as a fitting end to a full season. "This achievement crowns considerable efforts put in throughout the season by the athletes, the technical staff, and the administration," she said. "We are pleased to close the season this way, particularly because the results came across all age groups, which reflects the breadth of the club's participation and the continuity of its competitive presence. We look at this total as motivation to keep building on what has been achieved as we prepare for a new season in which we aspire to further progress."

Balqees Al Shehhi, Head of the Technical Analysis and Follow-up Division at the Sharjah Women's Sports Foundation, said the haul pointed to a maturing development pathway. "This total should not be read purely through the number of medals, but through their spread across different weapons and age groups — from under-10 all the way to the open category," she said. "That variety gives us an important indicator of the soundness of our preparation programme and of our athletes' ability to progress gradually between age stages while maintaining their competitive presence. At the foundation, we are building a system that does not simply chase immediate results but focuses on creating a technical continuity that ensures we have athletes capable of steady development, effective club representation, and a steady supply of qualified candidates for the national teams."

June 16, 2026 / 7:05 PM

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