Women’s sports and female athletes stand on the threshold of a new era. We have seen huge strides forward over the last few years and we have an exciting future ahead.

H.H. Sheikha Fatima Bint Hazaa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan

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H. H. Sheikha Fatima Bint Hazza Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Calls On Women Around The World To Join Celebration Of Women In Sport This November

Inspiring initiative will feature fifth editions of International Conference of Sports for Women and Fatima Bint Mubarak World Sports Awards

Her Highness Sheikha Fatima Bint Hazza Bin Zayed Al Nahyan today called the women of the UAE and around the world to be part of the week-long celebration of women in sport. A unique event is set to bring together courageous world-famous athletes, inspiring industry leaders and like-minded women around the world as they share their goose-bump moments, celebrate achievements and motivate greater participation in sports.

The programme for the week will include the fifth editions of both the International Conference of Sports for Women and the Fatima Bint Mubarak World Sports Awards, as well as an exciting array of educational and mass participation sports events.

Led by the Fatima bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy (FBMA) and the Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC), the women in sport celebration will take place from 13-20 November 2020 in Abu Dhabi.

H.H. Sheikha Fatima Bint Hazza Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairwoman of Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy, President of the Abu Dhabi and the Al Ain ladies clubs said: “It is a pleasure and an honour to invite all of you to be part of an extraordinary celebration of women in sports. The initiative embodies not only UAE’s commitment to women’s development, but also brings to life our values of inclusion, innovation and healthy competition.

“Since the inception of the Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy we have made it our mission to continuously create countless opportunities for women to participate in sports. We commit to keep passionately supporting the rise of inspirational leaders in the sports industry, both here in the UAE and globally. I call on you to join us in playing a key role in shaping the future of women’s sports.

“I want to thank H.H. Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the UAE General Women’s Union, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation and President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, for her continued guidance and support in realising her vision through a number of exciting initiatives for our people.

“I look forward to welcoming you in November to celebrate some of the most exceptional women from the world of sport.”

Events during the week-long celebration are expected to draw major interest, so anyone wishing to attend or participate is encouraged to pre-register their interest now at: www.womeninsports.ae

Stronger Together

The theme of ‘Stronger Together’ is the unifying idea that will bond all aspects of the week-long celebration of women in sports this November in Abu Dhabi. At the heart of this exciting week are two flagship events in the Abu Dhabi Calendar:

5^th International Conference of Sports for Women (ICSW)
Fatima Bink Mubarak World Sports Awards

In addition, the UAE capital will host a week of activities, including community fitness events, university presentations and a sports photography exhibition, amongst many other exciting activities.
Already confirmed for this week:

13 November: 7^th FBMA Ladies Run
14 November: 3^rd FBMA Ladies Cycling Sportive

Led by togetherness, strength and performance women have already shown what is possible.

These events will once again showcase extraordinary success stories of female athletes, aspirational leaders of sports initiatives, and the stories of everyday people moved and motivated by sports.

Together we can and together we will.
Let’s connect and be #StrongerTogether

16^th - 17^th November 2020

Emirates Palace

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Call for Papers

Call for Papers

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As one of the cornerstones of the International Conference on Sports for Women, we once again invite all researchers and students to be a part of the event, where research, knowledge and ideas can be efficiently presented and shared.

ICSW provides a platform to present your research ideas and to connect academics, researchers and professionals from around the world.

The topic of your case study should be related to the central theme of this year’s conference – Stronger Together

Topics for abstract submission

SPORTS TOURISM
SPORTS MARKETING
SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY
WOMEN IN SPORTS LEADERSHIP
SPORTS TALENT MANAGEMENT
SPORTS AND YOUTH

Call for Papers Essential Information

All submitted abstracts will go through at least two evaluation processes: (1) single-blind peer-to-peer reviewing (at least two reviewers), (2) single-blind technical check.

From all the submitted papers only 20 will be selected for Oral Presentation (max.10 min) during the week of the conference.

All accepted abstracts will be published in the conference proceedings.

Authors of the best abstracts presented at the event will be invited to extend their papers for their publication in an edited volume.

Research papers must be written in English, however abstracts can be written in English or Arabic. Selected authors can present in both languages.

Important dates

Open Submission: 08 March 2020
Deadline for abstract submission: 01 July 2020
Acceptance Notification: 17 August 2020

Students engagement:

Free registration for students

Please bring your students identification card with you to the conference, this may be checked at the gate upon entry

Tickets:

Student tickets to the 5th International Conference of Sports for Women will be available from 6 April 2020 and will be available to active college or high school students with a valid student ID from their school.

Students wishing to attend the conference will be able to register for tickets from 6 April once registration opens to the public. Student tickets* will be free of charge at the point of purchase, and upon selection of the student ticket option.

*Standard tickets will be priced at AED400 and will permit access across both days of the conference.

Please bring your students identification card with you to the conference, this may be checked at the gate upon entry

Hotel Packages

Student hotels are now available with prices* starting from AED450 at the 5* Radisson Blu Corniche.

* Rates are per room per night and inclusive of 21%taxes, internet and breakfast. AED 10 of municipality fee per room per night is excluded.

For special rates and bookings, please contact sportstravel@etihad.ae

Why submit an abstract?

ICSW host one of the world’ largest and most important women in sports conferences with more than 2,200 delegates and industry leaders and experts
Promote your abstract as part of an exceptional ICSW session
Present your knowledge and experience to industry colleagues
Great networking opportunity

To submit an abstract, click here

17^th November 2020

Emirates Palace

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H. H. Sheikha Fatima Bint Hazza Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Calls On Women Around The World To Join Celebration Of Women In Sport This November

Call for Papers

Topics for abstract submission

Call for Papers Essential Information

Important dates

Students engagement:

Tickets:

Hotel Packages

Why submit an abstract?

Topic 1: Women and leadership in sport – why is diversity important

Topic 2: Sport in the community – overcoming participation barriers

Topic 3: The ‘Shero’ movement – the new image of women in sports

Topic 4: The future of women in sport – how far can we go?

Topic 1: Women and leadership in sport –
why is diversity important

Topic 2: Sport in the community –
overcoming participation barriers

Topic 3: The ‘Shero’ movement –
the new image of women in sports

Topic 4: The future of women in sport –
how far can we go?