Sheikh Salem Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Sheikha Hayat Bint Abdulaziz Al Khalifa and Hanan Al Mahmoud pose with winners during the presentation ceremony of the fencing competition at AWST.

The Arab Women Sports Tournament (AWST) 2024 fencing competitions wrapped up with UAE fencers at the forefront, bringing the nation’s total medal tally to nine.

The Sharjah Women’s Sports Club secured a gold medal in the Foil Teams and a bronze in the Sabre Teams in Sunday’s competitions. Meanwhile, the Fujairah Martial Arts Club bagged gold in the Épée and Sabre Team disciplines. On Sunday, UAE fencers bagged five medals during individual fencing competitions.

On Sunday, AWST 2024 fencing competitions concluded, with the team competitions taking place in Sharjah Women’s Sports Club.

Sharjah Women’s Sports Club (SWSC) won the Foil Teams after an exciting match against the Oman Fencing team. The Syrian Al-Shorta SC secured the third-place position.

After intense competitions in the Sabre discipline, the Fujairah Martial Arts Club lead the pack, securing first place against the Syrian Al-Shorta SC, with the Sharjah Women’s Sports Team earning the bronze medal.

In the Epee Team competitions, UAE’s Fujairah Martial Arts Club showcased their prowess by clinching the gold medal after a compelling match against the Oman Fencing team, leaving the Bahraini Busaiteen Club to take home the bronze.

Under the presence of Sheikh Salem Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, President of the Arab, Asia and UAE Fencing Federation; Sheikha Hayat Bint Abdulaziz Al Khalifa, Chairwoman of the Equal Opportunities and Gender Equality Committee at the Arab National Olympic Committees, Hanan Al Mahmoud, Vice Chairman of the Higher Steering Committee for AWST, and Fares Al Mutawa, Secretary-General of the UAE Olympics Committee, crowned the champions of the fencing competitions .

The Sharjah Women’s Sports Team, secured gold in Epee Teams, which consists of Fagr Al Marzouqi, Alanood Al Saadi, Zeinab Al Housani, and Sheikha Al Zaabi. Meanwhile, the Fujairah Martial Arts Club’s team, which claimed gold in Sabre Teams, includes the players Aseela Al Zaabi, Almaha Albalooshi, Mahra Abdullah, and Mira Alhamadi, while Fujairah’s team in the Foil competition included Alhayam Al Balushi, Hamda Al Tamimi, Khadija Al Masmary, and Najood Al Saridi.

In a heartfelt gesture of appreciation, the Sharjah Women’s Sports fencers dedicated their gold medal to Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of Sharjah Women’s Sports, acknowledging her unparalleled support and patronage. Sheikha Jawaher’s contributions have not only elevated women’s sports in the country and the region but have also provided athletes with the encouragement and resources needed to excel on the international stage.

Egypt’s Sporting Club tops Volleyball rankings: Egypt’s Sporting Club solidified their standing at the top of Group A after a superb victory over the Lebanese Byblos Volleyball Club on Monday. The Egyptian team swept the match in three straight sets, taking an early lead and maintaining their momentum throughout the game, with scores of 25-19, 25-20, and an emphatic 25-12 in the final set.

In the second volleyball match that had fans on the edge of their seats, Iraq’s Akkad Ankawa Sports Club overcame a challenging start in the tournament to ultimately secure the first win against UAE’s Fatima Bint Mubarak Academy with an impressive final score of 97-75, spread across four intense sets.

The UAE team initially showcased their prowess by narrowly clinching the first set 25-23, setting a high bar for the competition. However, the Iraqi team demonstrated remarkable resilience, reversing the match’s momentum in their favour. They dominated the second set with a 25-18 win, extended their lead with a commanding 25-10 victory in the third set, and sealed their win with a 25-22 win in the fourth set.

Meanwhile, after securing their third consecutive win on Monday, Syria’s Al Thawra Club and the Jordanian Al Fuheis team successfully are on track to qualifying for the final match in the women’s basketball competition.

The newcomer, Syria’s Al Thawra Club, faced off against Saudi Arabia’s Capital Club, clinching a win with a final score of 78-58. The game started strong for the Syrian team, setting a solid lead in the first quarter with a score of 24-12, demonstrating their abilities early on.