Manama: Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Wife of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), has issued Decision (8) of 2025, establishing the Women in Sports Committee. This newly formed committee will be chaired by Dr. Shaikha Hessa bint Khalid Al Khalifa, a member of the SCW, and will comprise experts and specialists from various national sports and government bodies.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the committee includes representatives from the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC), the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club (REHC), the General Sports Authority (GSA), the Ministry of Finance and National Economy, the Ministry of Youth Affairs, the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Education, the Bahrain Paralympic Committee, along with two experienced sporting figures. The committee aims to evaluate Bahraini women's participation in sports and promote their involvement across various fields, ensuring women's needs are integrated into national policies.
The committee's responsibilities are multifaceted, including monitoring women's sports participation, identifying challenges, and presenting recommendations. It will propose policies, plans, initiatives, and training programs for the development of women's sports, aligned with the National Plan for the Advancement of Bahraini Women (2025-2026). Additionally, the committee will recommend measures to increase women's representation in sports federations and committees at local, regional, and international levels.
Moreover, the committee will foster coordination among government entities, the private sector, and civil society, including national sports clubs and youth centers, to bolster support for women's sports. It will also work on highlighting women's achievements in sports and reviewing budget allocations for women's sports activities.
The decision outlines that the membership term for the Women in Sports Committee is set at two years, with the possibility of renewal. The Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Women will be responsible for appointing committee members and regulating its work.