The shooting team at Sharjah Women’s Sports Club continued to strengthen its competitive presence throughout the fourth quarter of 2025, through a series of international, Arab, and local participations as part of the UAE National Shooting Team. These appearances resulted in a solid medal tally and notable technical outcomes, reflecting clear performance progression, a growing athlete base, and sustained technical and administrative stability.
International Achievement Under the UAE Flag in Slovakia
Participation in the 29th International Olympic Hopes Shooting Championship, held in Slovakia with the participation of nine countries—eight of them European—marked a pivotal milestone during this quarter. The UAE stood as the only Arab and Asian nation in the competition, adding further weight to the level of challenge and technical intensity.
Athletes from SWSC delivered a strong showing as part of the national team, highlighted by Fatima Al Suwaidi’s gold medal in the Under-16 10m Air Rifle event, in what was her final appearance in this age category. The achievement reflected a steadily rising performance curve over recent seasons.
The following day, Al Suwaidi competed in the Under-21 category, recording her personal best score as well as the best official Emirati women’s score in the category—an outcome that confirmed her readiness to transition confidently to higher competitive levels.
The championship also marked the international debut of Malak Al Bashar, who competed in both the Under-16 and Under-21 air rifle events. In only her second official tournament, she delivered a composed performance and achieved a new personal best in the senior age group, signaling promising future potential.
In team pistol events, the Sharjah Women’s Sports Club trio—Reem Al Ketbi, Noura Saud, and Laila Al Naqbi—secured the bronze medal in the Under-16 10m Air Pistol Team competition, proudly raising the UAE flag amid strong international participation.
Strong Domestic Presence at the 54th National Day International Championship
On the domestic stage, SWSC competed in the 18th edition of the 54th National Day International Air Shooting Championship, hosted at Al Dhaid Cultural and Sports Club, featuring air rifle and air pistol competitions across women’s and youth categories.
The club’s athletes delivered standout performances, led by Fatima Al Suwaidi, who claimed gold in the Under-16 10m Air Rifle event with a score of 620.2 points, demonstrating exceptional consistency and focus.
In the Under-16 10m Air Pistol competition, Reem Al Ketbi secured the gold medal with a season-best score of 545 points, while Laila Al Naqbi added a bronze medal following a highly competitive performance.
Two Arab Gold Medals and Two Silvers in Muscat
The quarter concluded with a significant Arab-level appearance at the Arab Shooting Championship for Bullet and Air Weapons, hosted by the Sultanate of Oman at the National Olympic Shooting Complex in Muscat. The championship brought together 141 male and female shooters representing 14 Arab nations, competing across 17 events.
Representing the UAE National Team, SWSC athletes delivered notable results. Fatima Al Suwaidi continued her exceptional season by winning gold in the Under-16 10m Air Rifle event, reinforcing her consistent dominance throughout the quarter.
In the Women’s 10m Air Rifle competition, Yasmin Tahlak advanced to the final and earned the silver medal, confirming her readiness for high-level Arab competition. Shorouq Al Ali also competed in the event, delivering a promising performance.
Additionally, Reem Al Ketbi claimed a silver medal in the Under-16 10m Air Pistol event, further underlining her technical development and growing competitive maturity at the Arab level.
In addition to the individual achievements, Sharjah Women’s Sports Club shooters Fatima Al Suwaidi, Muna Al Hosani, and Malak Al Bashar secured the gold medal in the team event of the 10m Air Rifle – Juniors category, underlining the team’s strong collective performance and technical cohesion. This result reflects the advanced level reached by the Club’s shooters in this age group, demonstrating their ability to excel in team competitions alongside their individual success.
Technical Praise Highlights Performance Progression
Melissa Sretenovic, Air Rifle Coach, emphasized that consecutive participation across international, Arab, and local championships provided valuable benchmarks for evaluating athlete development. She noted that the gradual rise in results, medal achievements, and personal-best performances reflects healthy performance maturation and stable preparation.
Meanwhile, Sergey Gennadievich, Air Pistol Coach, highlighted that fourth-quarter results—particularly in pistol events—demonstrated tangible improvement in control, focus, and pressure management, which are critical components of the discipline. He added that varied competitive exposure throughout the period played a key role in enhancing readiness and building sustained competitive confidence, stressing that the ongoing focus remains on precision details to ensure long-term continuity rather than short-term outcomes.
A Steady Path and Sustainable Results
The fourth-quarter results collectively reflect a clear and structured development pathway for shooting at SWSC—one centered on elevating athletes’ technical and mental readiness through cumulative competitive exposure and consistent participation at all levels.
This sustained presence reinforces the club’s role in supporting the UAE National Shooting Team with athletes capable of competing, delivering results, and raising the UAE flag across Arab and international arenas, within an integrated framework led by Sharjah Women’s Sports to advance women’s sports and establish a lasting competitive presence regionally and globally.
