Moroccan Women Compete in the “Arab Games”
The eighth edition of the “Arab Clubs for Women Sports Games 2026” kicked off today, Monday, in Sharjah, UAE, organized by the Sharjah Women Sports Foundation from February 2 to 12.
This edition witnesses the participation of 65 teams representing 16 Arab countries, including Morocco, competing in nine individual and team sports.
Participants will compete in basketball, taekwondo, volleyball, rowing, fencing, archery, air pistol shooting, athletics, and table tennis.
The basketball competitions will take place from February 3 to 11, while volleyball matches will be held from February 3 to 12.
Taekwondo events will occur on February 10 and 11, marking the sport’s debut in this edition after being certified as a G1 international event by the World Taekwondo Federation, adding technical and competitive recognition to the tournament and allowing athletes to earn points towards their international rankings.
Rowing competitions will be held on February 9 and 10, marking the sport’s first appearance in this edition. Fencing events will occur on February 3 and 4, requiring precision, speed, and discipline across three weapons: épée, foil, and sabre.
Archery competitions will also take place on February 3 and 4, featuring both compound and Olympic bows, demanding focus and mental discipline.
Air pistol shooting will occur on February 6, while the 10m air rifle events will be on February 8. Athletics competitions are scheduled from February 8 to 10.
Fast-paced and skill-intensive, table tennis events will take place from February 9 to 12.
This tournament serves as a unified Arab platform to support women’s sports, promote athletic competition, and build bridges of communication between women’s clubs in the Arab world, as Sharjah continues to host the championship since 2012 as part of its vision to empower women and develop women’s sports in the Arab region.
