Sharjah Ladies Duathlon 2016 kicks off this Friday

Over AED 40,000 worth Cash-prizes await winners

Event welcomes women and young girls aged 15 years and over

Sharjah, UAE, November 7, 2016:  Registration for the Sharjah Ladies Duathlon is still open to all women and girls aged 15 years or over, as announced today by the Sharjah Ladies Club (SLC). The first of its kind sporting event for the Emirate of Sharjah, which is set to feature the twin sporting disciplines of running and cycling, will take place this Friday (November 11), from 06:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the perimeter of Al Qasimia University campus.

Participants interested in enrolling at the Sharjah Ladies Duathlon can also to take up the challenge individually or as part of a team. Women from all nationalities and fitness backgrounds are welcome to participate in the race, which comprises a 2.5 kilometre run followed by cycling for 9 kilometres and then another run over 2.5 kilometres.

Registration for the Sharjah Ladies Duathlon can be done online at SLC’s website: www.slc.ae. Further information can be had by calling: 06 506 7701.

Sharjah Ladies Club will provide participants with the necessary sports equipment to compete in the Sharjah Ladies Duathlon, with the race organising committee designating a number of monetary rewards for the winners. First place winner in the individual category will receive a cash prize of AED 7,000, second place will get AED 6,000 and the third place will win AED 5,000. In the team category, the cash prize for the first place is AED 9,000, the second place’s is AED 8,000 and the third place’s AED 6,000.

“The Emirate of Sharjah ensures on providing the supportive environment for a healthy living, and sports is an essential criterion of it. SLC is always keen to organise health and physical fitness activities that play a key role in developing their capabilities, meet their aspirations and showcase their prowess. In doing so, we are able to shed light on the importance of sport for women and promote these sports in the community in a private yet entertaining and activate atmosphere,” said Khawla Al Serkal, Director General of SLC.

SLC is a subsidiary of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA) and since its inception in 1982, has committed itself to providing ladies and children with cultural and entertainment events and facilities. SLC organises an array of events throughout the year that relate to society, art, health and charity, with its activities including bazaars, exhibitions, sporting events, seminars, workshops and educational forums. Designed to be a unique leisure and learning space, SLC boasts an array of world-class facilities and high-end services, making it one of the best-of-its-kind facilities in the Middle East.