Sharjah: Organisers of February’s Fourth Arab Women’s Sports Tournament (AWST) honoured those who contributed to the success of the event at the Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre on Wednesday.
The ceremony was attended by Shaikh Saqr Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, chairman of Sharjah Sports Council, and Shaikh Khalid Bin Ahmad Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, chairman of the AWST organising committee.
During the ceremony, organisers recommended improvements for the fifth edition to be held in 2020, such as increasing participation, strengthening media ties and collaborating with experts. Over 1,000 athletes from 67 clubs across 16 countries took part in the most recent edition of the tournament in February.
Shaikh Khalid said: “Sharjah has established itself as an ideal destination for many cultural and sporting events throughout the year. By hosting this outstanding tournament, the emirate continues to add new milestones to its rich portfolio of achievements and reaffirms its supportive stand towards women in sporting, educational, health and professional spheres.
“Sharjah will stop at nothing to carry on with its journey of women’s empowerment in sports — its achievement goes beyond organising a successful tournament. The emirate has excelled in achieving an integrated and effective working relationship with various public and private organisations and departments. This highlights the emirate’s leading position in organising and hosting major events and activities in compliance with the highest international standards.”
