Abu dhabi: Smouha Club from Egypt were crowned champions of the Fatima Bint Mubarak Academy Volleyball Cup for Ladies 2026 after a 3-0 victory over the Fatima Bint Mubarak Academy Volleyball Team in the final, held yesterday at the Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy in Abu Dhabi.
According to Emirates News Agency, the tournament was held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, the 'Mother of the Nation', 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 tournament also followed the directives 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 Abu Dhabi Ladies Club and Al Ain Ladies Club.
Dr. Omniyat Al Hajri, Vice Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of the Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy, crowned the top three teams, with Egypt's Smouha Club taking first place, the Fatima Bint Mubarak Academy Team finishing second, and Egypt's 6th of October Club securing third place.
The tournament featured six teams representing five countries: Salwa Al Sabah from Kuwait, Wadi Finan from Jordan, 6th of October Club and Smouha Club from Egypt, Police Club from Syria, alongside the Fatima Bint Mubarak Academy team, representing the UAE.
Dr. Omniyat Al Hajri expressed her congratulations to Smouha Club from Egypt on their victory and commended all participating teams for their performances throughout the tournament. She highlighted the competition's role in bringing together teams from across the region, providing players with the opportunity to compete at a high level and test themselves against different opponents. The Academy remains committed to offering competitive opportunities that support the continued growth of women's sport.
The tournament is part of the Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy's efforts to expand opportunities for women's sporting competition. By hosting tournaments that gather teams from the region, the Academy provides female athletes with opportunities to compete, develop, and test themselves at different levels. These efforts contribute to the growth of women's sport in the UAE and align with the leadership's vision of empowering women and supporting their participation in sport.