Sharjah Sports Excellence Award launches inaugural edition
Dr Abdullah Abdulrahman bin Sultan, member of the Sharjah Sports Council board and head of the working group, chaired the meeting. Dr Nabil Mohammed bin Ashour, vice-chairman, and members Abdullah Hussein Al Ali, Hamad Salem Al Bimani, and Maryam Saeed Al Nuaimi (rapporteur) were present. Twenty-five administrators and employees representing the emirate's sports and specialised clubs and football companies also attended.
The Sharjah Excellence Award's main category rewards the best club among sports and specialised clubs. The second category is for the best executive director, while the third category recognises outstanding employees in support services, corporate communication, strategy and performance, and community culture departments.
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