Sharjah Women Sports wins nine medals in shooting championship

The competition featured 10-metre air rifle and air pistol events for both advanced and beginner categories.

The club’s athletes secured a total of nine medals, including three gold, two silver and four bronze medals, highlighting the shooters’ technical progress and strong presence on the podium, particularly in the air rifle competitions.

Medal winners in air pistol competitions

In the women’s advanced 10-metre air pistol event, contested over 60 shots, Reem Al Ketbi claimed the gold medal, while her teammate Shamma Abbas secured bronze.

In the beginners’ 10-metre air pistol category, Ghayah Al Mazmi won silver, while Maryam Al Junaibi earned bronze.

Air rifle dominance on the second day

The second day of the championship witnessed exceptional performances from Sharjah Women’s Sports Club shooters in the advanced 10-metre air rifle event, where they swept all top three positions.

Tabarak Al Janabi won the gold medal, followed by Malak Al Bashar with silver, while Khawla Al Raisi secured bronze.

In the beginners’ 10-metre air rifle category, the club continued its strong showing as Arwa Al Junaibi claimed gold and Nora Saud Abbas took bronze.

Continued focus on developing women’s sport

The championship results reflected the rapid technical development of Sharjah Women’s Sports Club shooters and their ability to compete consistently across multiple categories amid strong competition.

The event forms part of wider initiatives aimed at discovering and developing sporting talent across the UAE.

The participation also aligns with the objectives of Sharjah Women Sports Foundation to strengthen individual sports and increase female participation in local championships through an integrated training environment that supports the development of athletes capable of representing the UAE at regional and international levels.