Women’s football in Qatar making strides, but more young talent needed

As Qatar gets increasingly serious about promoting fitness and health among its residents, females here are starting to make new strides in the sports arena.

For example, the nation’s interest in women’s football is growing.

When FIFA conducted the women’s football workshop for all West Arab countries in 2004, Ahlam Al Mana, Chairperson of the Qatar Women’s Sports Committee, became inspired to promote the sport here.

Despite cultural resistance, the first futsal tournament (a modified version of football, with fewer players) took place at the Qatar Women’s Sports Dome in 2009.

In 2010, the national football team of Qatar played their first international match in Bahrain in the Arabia Cup. And in 2012, the Qatar Women’s Football League was created, which today has 7 clubs.

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Women’s football in Qatar making strides, but more young talent needed