7 May 2025
Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy Launches Badminton Tournament for Ladies
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 07 May 2025: Under the esteemed patronage Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, the "Mother of the Nation", and with the guidance of Sheikha Fatima bint Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of the Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy, and Chairwoman of both the Abu Dhabi Ladies Club and the Al Ain Ladies Club, the Fatima Bint Mubarak Women’s Badminton tournament will kick off on 25 May with the participation of over 120 female players from across the UAE.
The tournament aims to strengthen women’s presence in individual sports and support the ongoing growth of women’s sports in the UAE by providing a competitive platform for both Emirati and resident women in the open age category (15 years and above).
Organised in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, Abu Dhabi Racquet Games Club and UAE Badminton Federation. the event reflects a shared commitment to empowering women through sports and fostering a more inclusive and dynamic athletic landscape.
This Tournament is the first of its kind for women in Abu Dhabi, with a total prize pool of AED 6,000, in addition to other rewards including medals and trophies for participants, as well as special gifts for the audience. The tournament aims to motivate participants to deliver their best performance and enhance their athletic skills by competing with top players from various professional levels, enriching their experience and promoting a culture of sporting excellence.
The Fatima Bint Mubarak Academy Badminton Tournament – Ladies 2025 affirms the Academy’s commitment to empowering women in sports and providing competitive platforms that enhance their presence across various disciplines, aiming to discover new talents and continue elevating the name of Emirati women’s sports.
For more information on upcoming academy events and participation opportunities, please visit www.fbma.ae.
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About Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy
FBMA is a government entity of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, established in 2010. The academy is dedicated to promoting and facilitating women's sports in the United Arab Emirates. The academy ensures to make sports an essential element of daily life for Emirati women of all ages, backgrounds, and physical conditions.
This ensures that Emirati women adopt a healthy and active lifestyle, and it enhances the cultivation of sportsmanship values in the public consciousness of the UAE.
The FBMA serves undertakes this significant mission by hosting numerous local, regional, and international sports events, facilitating community activities, and managing local talent development through its educational and research efforts.
Please find more information about the academy on their website below: https://www.fbma.ae/en/about-us/