The camp includes U15 and U17 athletes, offering young, talented fencers’ opportunities to train in a diverse competitive environment and to gain experience across different fencing schools.

The current preparation programme also includes an overseas judo training camp in Almaty, Kazakhstan, as part of efforts to enhance the team’s readiness for upcoming competitions.

Al Ameri: Preparations are an integrated process

Mai Al Ameri, Deputy Director of Sharjah Womens Sports Club, said preparations for the new season are based on an integrated approach that goes beyond achieving immediate results.

She explained that the current phase offers an opportunity to build on athletes’ achievements and enhance their readiness in line with the requirements of each sport and age category.

Al Ameri noted that preparations therefore combine domestic and overseas camps, competitive events and access to international expertise and teams, giving athletes multiple opportunities to develop their skills and gain experience.

She added that recent results are encouraging, but the priority is to build on these achievements and ensure that preparations translate into stronger, more consistent performances throughout the season.

Al Ameri also highlighted the role of the Sharjah Olympic Centre for Women’s Sports, which provides specialised facilities and advanced performance-analysis technologies, alongside integrated physical preparation, sports medicine, recovery, and scientific and mental support services.

She said these capabilities have enabled the development of preparation programmes across different sports and have expanded opportunities to host specialised experts, international teams and athletes.

Al Sayed: Effective preparation starts with athletes’ needs

Dr Al Sayed Sami, Scientific Adviser for Performance Development at the Sharjah Womens Sports Foundation, stressed that the effectiveness of preparation programmes should not be measured solely by the number of camps or training hours.

He said programmes must instead be closely aligned with athletes’ individual needs and the specific requirements of each sport and competitive stage.

According to Al Sayed, every phase of preparation is centred on a clear objective whose impact can be monitored and measured, whether it involves developing technical abilities, improving physical performance, strengthening mental readiness or enhancing recovery.

He added that continuous monitoring of performance indicators, together with coordination between technical teams and specialised support professionals, helps make training more precise and ensures that work undertaken during camps translates into measurable improvements in competition.

The integration of training, scientific assessments, performance analysis, medical services and recovery programmes also provides a more comprehensive understanding of athletes’ development and enables coaching teams to make better-informed decisions at different stages of preparation.

Sharjah Womens Sports will continue their training programmes in line with the schedule and competitive requirements of each sport, with a focus on building on early achievements, developing talent and strengthening athletes’ performances in local and international competitions.