By Staff Reporter
Sharjah, April 22, 2026 — Sharjah Women’s Sports Club concluded its 2025–2026 Archery League campaign with an impressive medal haul and a clear demonstration of technical consistency and growing depth across age categories.
The club capped off the season with a commanding presence during the final stage, held on April 18 and 19 at the Sharjah Police Officers Club, where its athletes delivered standout individual performances.
On the opening day, Amna Al-Awadi secured gold in the women’s compound bow category, while Samia Odenieva claimed top honors in the under-18 recurve event. Mona Al-Shara followed with a silver medal in the same category.
In the women’s recurve division, Snehal Devakar led the podium with gold, ahead of Maha Al-Hosani in second place and Fatima Al-Blooshi in third. Sara Al-Blooshi added another silver in the under-21 category.
The compound bow events also reflected the club’s strength, with Maytha Al-Nuaimi taking gold in the under-21 division, while Sara Al-Mazmi secured silver.
Momentum carried into the second day, where Salama Al-Ali earned gold in the under-12 recurve category and Elma Segri claimed bronze. In the under-15 compound division, Massa Al-Darous won silver, while Maha Thamer Al-Shamsi and Sheikha Abdullah each secured bronze in their respective categories.
Overall, the club recorded 14 podium finishes in the individual league standings, including five gold, five silver, and four bronze medals. A total of 34 athletes competed across 11 categories, with more than 70 percent coming from youth divisions, underscoring a strong development pipeline.
Season-long consistency was a defining feature. Al-Awadi captured the women’s compound title after leading multiple stages, while Devakar topped the women’s recurve standings. Odenieva also delivered a standout performance by setting a new national record of 675 points in the under-18 category.
Coach Zukhr Tagaeva praised the team’s progress, noting that the diversity of medal winners reflects sustained effort and growing competitiveness. She emphasized that the next phase will focus on refining technical execution and maintaining consistency, particularly as the club continues to develop its expanding base of young athletes.
