Dubai, UAE, 23 August 2023: On the occasion of the Emirati Women’s Day, launched by H.H. Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak, the Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, Supreme Chairwoman of Family Development Foundation & President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood & Childhood and “Mother the Nation”, Dubai Sports Council (DSC) has announced the organization of Mashreq Women’s Padel Championship, allocated for Emirati female players (C Open Category).
The Championship will take place on Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th Aug. 2023 at the courts of Dubai Sports World with participation of 16 teams of multi-nationalities & different ages, and under the sponsorship of Mashreq. The door of registration remains open up to Thursday 24th Aug. through the Championship’s website: https://emiratipadel.com.
The Championship’s sponsor has allocated money prize of AED 20 thousand for winners. In this regard, the 1st placed team will gain AED 10 thousand, while the 2nd placed team will be awarded AED 6 thousand and the 3rd placed will get AED 4 thousand. Valuable prizes will also be presented by Honor Mobile Phones Co.
H.E. Saeed Hareb, the Secretary General of DSC, confirmed that the Council is keen to celebrate the Emirati Women’s Day, coinciding 28th Aug. every year, through organization of various sports events coping with the Emirati woman’s anticipations regarding exercise of sports activities & skill development. The Championship encourages Emirati women to exercise favorite sports and enjoy healthy, vital & happy life.
H.E. Saeed Hareb stated: “DSC organizes every year tens of local & international sports events for women. We are pleased this year to add an eminent event to this rich agenda; i.e. Mashreq Women’s Padel Championship, which is organized on the occasion of the Emirati Women’s Day. We are also pleased that the Championship is organized in collaboration with Mashreq, as the sponsorship of this leading bank for such Championships embodies integrating relation between public & private sectors to serve community and confirms the Bank’s keenness to support sport & empower Emirati women in this field.”
He added: “This Championship is a unique opportunity for female athletes to participate in a new experience in Dubai Sports World; the distinctive sports location. We are keen to keep on organizing this Championship every year, and to boost & develop it in line with the remarkable development in women sports in general and padel sport in particular.”
Muna Al Ghurair, Group Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications, Mashreq said: “This collaboration isn’t just about a game; it’s about a movement. A movement where Emirati sportswomen shine bright, showcasing their talent, grit, and passion for Padel. We are delighted to partner with Dubai Sports Council (DSC) for Mashreq Women’s Padel Championship in celebration of Emirati Women’s Day. Padel is gaining popularity across the globe, and our region, and Mashreq’s journey with Padel isn’t just about partnership. It’s about embracing the game in its entirety. We’re all in!”
Al Ghurair added: “We are inspired daily by Emirati women in this country in the various fields who have helped put the UAE on the global map. These women aren’t just athletes; they’re change-makers, proving that with determination, any ceiling can be shattered. Our commitment extends beyond the Padel courts. We’re constantly striving for an inclusive tomorrow, both within our corporate walls and in the community with a number of women-focused initiatives. Let’s applaud the resilience of Emirati women in every field.”
The Mashreq Women’s Padel Championship is sponsored by several prominent entities; these are: Mashreq, Zulekha Hospital, Dubai Sports World, Honor Phones, Mai Dubai and 9714 Company.
