DUBAI, September 28 / WAM / The Emirates Volleyball Federation has announced that the number of women’s teams has increased to 12 for the new season, which will begin with the Women’s Volleyball General League on November 11.
Noura Al-Hamar, head of the Women’s and School Volleyball Committee of the Volleyball Federation, confirmed that in line with the Federation’s strategic plan, it aims to expand the base of women’s participation, raise the level of the game and support national rankings. Teams The federation agreed to increase the number of teams to 12 women’s teams instead of 10 last season.
He said: “The federation received several requests from private clubs and academies to join the women’s volleyball event and after studying and meeting a set of standards to ensure the discipline of the competition, it was approved to increase its number to 12. status, and raising the status of all women players for the benefit of the team.
He explained that the participating teams will be divided into 3 groups and 4 teams in each group will compete in two round-robin rounds and the first and second teams in each group will qualify for the second round. The league system determines the positions from 1st to 6th, and the other teams compete in another round to determine the ranking.7 to 12.
He pointed out that the tournament will be suspended in January 2024 to allow the Al Wasl and Sharjah women’s sports teams the opportunity to prepare to participate in the Arab Club Championship in its seventh edition, which will begin on February 2, 2024.

Sharjah, September 27 / WAM / Hamad Youssef Al Shehi, a swimmer from Al Hamriya Cultural and Sports Club, thanked the Sharjah Sports Council for its support and sponsorship for participating in preparatory camps and competitions. The pride of joining the national team and his utmost efforts to realize his dream of participating in the Olympic Games.

After Al Shehi participated in the recently held Tunisian Open Championships, he won a silver medal in the 100m race while also winning a gold medal in the 50m freestyle race.

Al Shehi said it was a positive participation in all aspects as he benefited greatly from interacting with the champion swimmers in training and competitions, stressing that his current numbers are only a milestone in reaching the best and most important in his sporting career. Through international representation.

Al Shehi expressed his gratitude to the Sharjah Sports Council for including him in the prize-winning program and providing him the necessary support and participation in the Tunisian camp and championship. Al Hamria thanked the club for providing all the facilities and skills to achieve more victories. championships.

For his part, Mohammed Obaid Al-Hussan, director of the council’s sports affairs and development department, confirmed that Al-Shehi is one of the most promising swimmers in the 14-year-old category and holds the state record for 13. In the 50m freestyle age category, he is one of the most talented and promising players in the Emirate of Sharjah and a bright future awaits him, especially if he continues to improve his position. Through vigorous training and competitions.