emirates7 - The Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy is set to host the Fatima Bint Mubarak Academy Volleyball Cup for Ladies in Abu Dhabi from 12th to 16th September, 2024.
Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union and President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and under the guidance of Sheikha Fatima bint Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairwoman of the Academy and of Abu Dhabi and Al Ain Ladies Clubs, the event was announced during a gathering of senior officials at the academy.
This tournament aligns with the academy’s ongoing mission to promote and support women’s sports in the UAE, advancing both competition and professionalism in women’s volleyball. Teams from various Arab countries will participate, offering athletes the chance to improve their technical and tactical skills, both individually and as teams.
The event seeks to encourage a professional mindset toward training and competition. By bringing together teams from different cultural and sporting backgrounds, the tournament aims to foster sportsmanship, strengthen bonds between Arab nations, and encourage the exchange of expertise.
Shamsa Al Hanaee, a Board Member at the Academy, highlighted the significance of the Fatima Bint Mubarak Academy Volleyball Cup for Ladies, describing it as a key initiative to elevate women’s sports in the community. She emphasized the Academy’s commitment to creating opportunities for female athletes to showcase their abilities and contribute to the growth of women’s sports.
Al Hanaee also mentioned that the tournament is not only about competition but also serves as a source of inspiration for young women to get involved in sports and build interest in women’s volleyball.
The tournament will feature prominent women’s teams, beginning with preliminary rounds and progressing to the semifinals, where the top-ranked team will face the fourth-placed team, and the second and third-placed teams will compete against each other. The semifinals will lead to a final match to determine the winners over the course of five days at the Academy.
Noura Al Suwaidi, also a Board Member of the Academy, expressed that the success of this volleyball tournament underscores the Academy’s dedication to advancing women’s sports. The event is part of broader efforts to support women's sports and platforms that enable female athletes to excel across various disciplines.
Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union and President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and under the guidance of Sheikha Fatima bint Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairwoman of the Academy and of Abu Dhabi and Al Ain Ladies Clubs, the event was announced during a gathering of senior officials at the academy.
This tournament aligns with the academy’s ongoing mission to promote and support women’s sports in the UAE, advancing both competition and professionalism in women’s volleyball. Teams from various Arab countries will participate, offering athletes the chance to improve their technical and tactical skills, both individually and as teams.
The event seeks to encourage a professional mindset toward training and competition. By bringing together teams from different cultural and sporting backgrounds, the tournament aims to foster sportsmanship, strengthen bonds between Arab nations, and encourage the exchange of expertise.
Shamsa Al Hanaee, a Board Member at the Academy, highlighted the significance of the Fatima Bint Mubarak Academy Volleyball Cup for Ladies, describing it as a key initiative to elevate women’s sports in the community. She emphasized the Academy’s commitment to creating opportunities for female athletes to showcase their abilities and contribute to the growth of women’s sports.
Al Hanaee also mentioned that the tournament is not only about competition but also serves as a source of inspiration for young women to get involved in sports and build interest in women’s volleyball.
The tournament will feature prominent women’s teams, beginning with preliminary rounds and progressing to the semifinals, where the top-ranked team will face the fourth-placed team, and the second and third-placed teams will compete against each other. The semifinals will lead to a final match to determine the winners over the course of five days at the Academy.
Noura Al Suwaidi, also a Board Member of the Academy, expressed that the success of this volleyball tournament underscores the Academy’s dedication to advancing women’s sports. The event is part of broader efforts to support women's sports and platforms that enable female athletes to excel across various disciplines.