Visiting Champions
This section highlights Olympic and world-class athletes who visited the Sharjah Women’s Sports Olympic Center and shared their expertise through training camps, technical sessions, and inspiring interactions.
Judo
Daria Bilodid
One of the world’s most recognized judo athletes and a two-time World Champion representing Ukraine, widely known for her international achievements and Olympic participation.
Oct 2024
Judo
Larbi Benboudaoud
One of France’s most accomplished judo athletes, a World Champion and Olympic Silver Medalist recognized for his international achievements and contributions to coaching and athlete development.
May 2024
Judo
Gévrise Émane
One of France’s most decorated judo athletes, a three-time World Champion and London 2012 Olympic Bronze Medalist, recognized for her leadership roles and contributions to international athlete development programs.
May 2024
Athletics
Winfred Yavi
One of Bahrain’s leading track and field athletes, the Budapest 2023 World Champion and Paris 2024 Olympic Gold Medalist in the 3000m steeplechase. Recognized for her record-breaking performances and international achievements.
Nov 2024
Taekwondo
Jesús Tortosa
One of Spain’s most recognized taekwondo athletes, a World Championship medalist and Rio 2016 Olympian known for his international titles and contributions to coaching and athlete development initiatives.
Mar 2025
Fencing
Mohamed El-Sayed
One of Egypt’s leading épée athletes and the Paris 2024 Olympic Bronze Medalist, recognized for his international success and contribution to the rise of Egyptian fencing on the global stage.
Aug 2025
Fencing
Mahmoud El-Sayed
One of Egypt’s most promising young fencing talents and the China 2025 Junior World Champion in the U-20 épée category, recognized for his rapid rise in international competition.
Aug 2025
Athletics
Kemi Adekoya
One of the world’s leading athletics stars and a World Indoor Champion representing the Kingdom of Bahrain, renowned for her international achievements and outstanding Asian records in hurdles events.
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Archery
Reena Pärnat
One of Europe’s leading archers and a three-time Olympian representing Estonia. She made history as the first Estonian archer to compete at the Olympic Games, later carrying her country’s flag at Paris 2024. She has also set several national records in the Olympic recurve discipline.
November 2024
Voices of Excellence
Brief moments that capture the impact of the experience. This section features selected quotes from visiting champions and experts reflecting on the Center, its facilities, and their experience working with the athletes.
What we have seen at the Center reflects an advanced environment capable of hosting meaningful collaboration and technical exchange programs, supporting athlete development and opening wider pathways toward Olympic-level performance
Alevtina Ziacas
International Relations Director
France Judo
The Center offers an outstanding training environment that supports the development of individual sports across the region, giving athletes the opportunity to train within advanced facilities and high-level programs.
Daria Bilodid
Olympic Medalist & Two-Time World, Champion
The facilities here are exceptional and among the best globally. Camps like this open new horizons for ambitious athletes.
Reena Pärnat
Olympic Archer
What I witnessed at the Sharjah Women’s Sports Olympic Center goes beyond physical training. It is an integrated environment that brings together passion, discipline, and clear vision, giving athletes an ideal space to develop and prepare for competition at the highest levels.
Larbi Benboudaoud
Olympic Medalist & World Champion
The integrated training environment provided by the Sharjah Women’s Sports Olympic Center enhances athletes’ performance across all levels and reflects the remarkable development of women’s sports in the UAE.
Jesús Tortosa
World Championship Medalist &
Olympian
Visiting Experts
Alongside elite athletes, the Center has welcomed international experts, coaches, and performance specialists as part of programs focused on knowledge transfer and advancing the technical and scientific development of athletes.
Archery
Park Young-sook
One of South Korea’s most respected archery specialists, a former World Champion and Olympian recognized for her contributions to elite athlete development and international high-performance coaching programs.
Sep 2025
Fencing
Dr. El Sayed Samy
Head Coach of the Egyptian Épée National Team and Chairman of the Coaches Committee for the Arab Fencing Federation, recognized for leading elite athlete development and international fencing programs.
Jun 2025
Shooting
Suma Shirur
One of India’s most celebrated shooting athletes, a joint 10m Air Rifle World Record Holder and Olympian, internationally recognized for her achievements in high-performance coaching and athlete development.
Aug–Sep 2025
Shooting
Siddharth Shirur
Sports performance specialist and co-founder of Lakshya Shooting Club, recognized for developing high-performance shooting environments and athlete support systems.
Aug–Sep 2025
Visiting Officials
The Center has also hosted visits from sports officials, federation representatives, and international delegates, reflecting ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration, exchange expertise, and showcase the Center’s integrated operational model.
Judo
Alevtina Ziacas
International Relations Director at France Judo, recognized for her role in expanding international cooperation, building bilateral partnerships, and supporting athlete development and technical exchange programs across global judo networks.
May 2024
Athletics
Raúl Chapado Serrano
A prominent figure in global athletics governance, Vice President of World Athletics, and President of the Royal Spanish Athletics Federation. A former Olympic triple jumper, he is widely recognized for his influential leadership and contribution to the international development of the sport.
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Hosted Teams & Delegations
The Sharjah Women’s Sports Olympic Center has hosted international training camps and sports delegations representing various countries and coaching systems, providing athletes with valuable exposure to global standards and contributing to their technical and mental development.
Judo
SMUS VGA Saint-Maur Judo Club
One of the leading judo institutions in the Paris region, recognized for its competitive athlete development programs and participation in international training camps and technical exchange initiatives.
Dec 2025 – Jan 2026
Archery
International Archery Delegation
Tajikistan, Saudi Arabia, Armenia, Estonia, Uzbekistan, Georgia, Lithuania & Kazakhstan. Multi-national archery delegation featuring athletes and coaching teams participating in specialized technical preparation and international training programs.
Nov–Dec 2024
Table Tennis
Armenia National Team
National-level table tennis delegation representing Armenia’s competitive athlete development and international preparation programs.
Nov 2024
Table Tennis
UMMC Russia Team
One of Russia’s leading professional table tennis clubs, recognized for its high-performance athlete development programs and participation in elite international training camps.
Jan 2025
Table Tennis
Azerbaijan Club & National Team Athletes
Elite table tennis athletes representing Azerbaijani clubs and national-level development programs.
Dec 2025
Taekwondo
International Taekwondo Delegation
Russia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan & Egypt. Multi-national taekwondo delegation participating in elite athlete preparation and technical exchange programs.
Jan–Feb 2025
Taekwondo
Türkiye National Team
National taekwondo delegation participating in specialized athlete preparation and international training camp programs.
Apr–May 2025
Gallery
This gallery captures key moments from the visits, camps, and activities hosted by the Center, reflecting the dynamic sporting environment and the diverse experiences athletes gain throughout their journey at the Olympic Center.
Empowering Athletes Through Performance
In Numbers
Figures that reflect the scale of activity and athletic momentum within the Center, as well as the development opportunities and unique experiences offered to athletes throughout the year.
120+
Athletes
Active athletes training and participating throughout the year.35
Training Camps
Specialized camps designed to improve performance and skills.18
Sports Programs
Diverse sports disciplines and development initiatives available.95%
Athlete Satisfaction
Positive feedback reflecting quality experiences and facilities.Welcoming Friends from Every Corner of the World
The visiting nations map reflects the diversity of training schools and international expertise welcomed by the Center, reinforcing its growing role as a platform that brings together world-class athletic excellence.
