The Arab Women’s Sports Tournament (AWST) 2026 witnessed a spectacular display of athletic prowess on Wednesday, with basketball courts and fencing pistes serving as stages for regional competition. The event, which brings together 65 teams from 16 Arab nations competing across nine sports, is set to continue until February 12th.
On the basketball court, Tunisia’s Al Amal Sports Club delivered a masterclass performance, launching their championship campaign with a resounding 100-54 victory over Bahrain’s Al Hala Club. The Tunisian squad established an insurmountable lead early, concluding the first quarter at 24-11 before executing a devastating 31-5 run in the second period. This offensive surge created a commanding 55-16 halftime advantage. Despite a tied final quarter (24-24), Al Amal’s dominance remained unchallenged throughout the match.
The day’s second basketball encounter featured Iraq’s Gaz Al Shamal Club overcoming a strong start from the UAE’s Khorfakkan Women’s Sports Club to secure an 81-71 victory. After trailing 21-19 in the opening quarter, the Iraqi team mounted a impressive comeback, outscoring their opponents 26-17 in the second period to claim a halftime lead they would not relinquish.
Tournament hosts Sharjah Women’s Sports Club reinforced their championship credentials with a convincing 74-49 win against Kuwait’s Al Fatat Sports Club. Demonstrating strategic superiority and athletic precision, Sharjah controlled the tempo across the first three quarters (19-16, 21-7, and 22-12), establishing a foundation that rendered Kuwait’s narrow fourth-quarter advantage (14-12) insignificant.
Meanwhile, the team fencing competitions concluded with Oman’s Salalah Club emerging as the dominant force. The Omani team topped the medal standings with an impressive haul of seven medals (three gold, two silver, and two bronze) across épée, sabre, and foil disciplines. Saudi Arabia’s Alula Club secured second place with six medals (three gold, two silver, one bronze), while the UAE’s Sharjah Women’s Sports Club claimed third with four medals (one silver, three bronze).
Basketball action continues Thursday at Al Batayih Cultural & Sports Club with three scheduled matches: Al Fatat Sports Club versus Al Amal Sports Club at 12:00 PM, Al Hala Club against Khorfakkan Women’s Sports Club at 2:00 PM, and a concluding match between Jordan’s Al Fuheis Club and Sharjah Women’s Sports Club at 4:00 PM.