Emirati female athletes delivered a spectacular performance at the Arab Women Sports Tournament 2026, concluding Tuesday with an impressive medal tally that solidified their regional athletic supremacy. The UAE national team accumulated 18 medals total across three days of intense competition, including seven gold, five silver, and six bronze medals, establishing a commanding lead in the athletics program.
The tournament witnessed outstanding individual achievements from UAE competitors. Sara Fahad Mohammed of Sharjah Women’s Sports Club claimed victory in the 100m hurdles with a time of 14.62 seconds, while Mahra Abdulrahim Enqelya secured gold in the 400m hurdles, clocking 1:03.23. Fatima Yousif Alhosani of Abu Dhabi Athletics Club demonstrated remarkable versatility, earning gold medals in both discus throw (47.06m) and shot put (12.36m).
Team events further highlighted Emirati dominance as Sharjah Women’s Sports Club captured gold in the 4×400m relay with a time of 4:00.43. The pole vault competition resulted in a UAE one-two finish, with Shahad Abdulla Ahmad and Alyaziah Tariq Doei both clearing 2.60 meters.
Egypt secured second position overall with 12 medals (6 gold, 3 silver, 3 bronze), while Iraq placed third with an equal number of medals (3 gold, 6 silver, 3 bronze). Jordan finished fourth with two medals, Kuwait fifth with nine, and Saudi Arabia sixth with five medals. Libya and Palestine concluded the tournament with one silver medal and no medals respectively.
The comprehensive victory underscores the UAE’s investment in women’s sports development and demonstrates the growing competitiveness of female athletes across Arab nations.