The 3rd Arab Women Sports Tournament (AWST 2016), the world's only, all female, pan-Arab sports tournament being hosted by Sharjah until February 12th has entered its most critical stage with only two days until it concludes.Volleyball saw Sharjah Ladies Club win 3-1 against the Bahraini Al Muharraq Club, while the Emirati Al Wasl Club defeated the Palestinian Ebdaa Club 3-0. In basketball, the UAE BaniYas Club won 66-59 against Bahrain's Al Najma Club after a tough match, while Egypt's Sporting Club clinched 80-60 triumph over the Algerian Olympic team.In the group fencing competitions Foil, BaniYas Club secured the gold medal after defeating Al Bahrain Club 45-20, while in Épéecategory, the Egyptian Sporting Club won the goldafter beating the Algerian Mawlodiya Club 45-28 in the final match. In group archery Egypt, the UAE, Morocco and Bahrain are through to the semi-finals. In individual archery Emirati, Nora Al Wadhi, Iraqi, Rand Saeed and Egyptian sisters, Nada and AyaMamdouh qualified for the semi-finals.The third Arab Women Sports Tournament is being held under the patronage of H.H. SheikhaJawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs.
AWST – Sharjah 2016 Sponsors:
The Arab Women's Sports Tournament enjoys the support of several leading organizations in the UAE, including the Platinum Sponsor, Emirates Telecommunications Corporation (Etisalat), the Golden Sponsor, International Petroleum Investment Company (IPIC), and four Bronze Sponsors: Sharjah Commerce & Tourism Development Authority; Golf and Shooting Club Sharjah; Sharjah International Airport and Al Jawaher Reception & Convention Centre. Sharjah Media Corporation is the tournament’s strategic media sponsor, the media sponsors are National Network Communications and Dar Al Khaleej Printing & Publishing. Presenting Media Sponsor is Sharjah Media. Fast Building Contracting Company is the strategic sponsor of SLC’s sports teams, Air Arabia is the official airline, Sharjah Sports TV is the official television channel and the official contractor for hospitality services, Kunooz Events & Catering with the supporting sponsor, Zalal.