Oman NOC women in sports leader wins top award

The Oman Olympic Committee has congratulated Sayyidah Sanaa Hamad Al-Busaidi, Chair of the Women’s Sports and Gender Equality Committee, for winning the “Pioneers in Sports” prize in Abu Dhabi last week.

Sayyidah Sanaa was awarded the prize during the 8th edition of the Fatima Mubarak Award for Women’s Sports in 2024 at a ceremony in the United Arab Emirates.

This award recognises Sayyidah Sanaa’s contributions to women’s sports in Oman and represents an acknowledgement of her ongoing efforts to support women’s participation both locally and regionally.

She has worked diligently to develop programmes and initiatives that enhance the presence of Omani women in sports and has played a key role in formulating plans to support Omani female athletes and develop their skills across various sporting disciplines.

The Fatima Mubarak Award for Women’s Sports is one of the most prominent awards honouring leading women in the sports field across the Arab world.