SMK Tennis Academy
SMK Women's Tennis Academy is a tennis academy based in the United Arab Emirates.
Background
It was established in 2009 by Sheikha Shaikha bin Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan.[1] Since its inception, the academy focused on training Emirati girls in tennis, to empower young female athletes in this sport.[2] It has collaborated with Abu Dhabi Ports Group, Burjeel Holdings, and Emirates NBA to host tournaments.[3] In 2011, the academy launched the SMK Women's Tennis Championship, to improve the skills of different Emirati women across different age groups.[4]
The SMK Women's Tennis Championship is held at the Palace of Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed Al Nahyan under the patronage of Sheikha Maryam.[5] The tournament happens for 15 days with a total of 33 matches.[1] The also tournament features fitness programs, workshops, and discussions on the and importance of exercise.[6][2]
The annual SMK Tennis Academy tournament saw Hania Kulaib win the singles category in 2017 and 2019, Yasmine Qasim Al Romaithi in 2018, Hadeel Al-Qadi in 2020, and Maha Bin Hindi in 2022.[3][4] For the double category Hania Kulaib and Hadeel Al-Qadi won in 2017, 2019 and 2020, Yasmeen Qassim Al-Romaithi and Sheikha Hamda bint Khalifa Al Nahyan in 2018.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "30 Female Emirati Players to Face Off at the SMK Tennis Academy's 13th Tournament Soon" (in en-GB). Vogue Arabia. 2023-02-09. https://en.vogue.me/culture/smk-tennis-academy-13th-tournament-female-emirati-players/.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Much-anticipated SMK Tennis annual tournament returns for its 13th edition". Gulf Today. https://www.gulftoday.ae/sport/2023/02/08/much-anticipated-smk-tennis-annual-tournament-returns-for-its-13th-edition.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "SMK Tennis Annual Tournament Returns for its 13th Edition Abu Dhabi" (in en). 2023-11-06. https://aeworld.com/lifestyle/smk-tennis-annual-tournament-returns-for-its-13th-edition-abu-dhabi/.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Nath, Kanchan (2023-02-09). "SMK Tennis annual tournament returns for its 13th edition" (in en-US). https://www.traveldailymedia.com/smk-tennis-annual-tournament-returns-for-its-13th-edition/.
- ↑ "Maestra Provides SMK Tennis Tournament Technical Production | LIVE-PRODUCTION.TV". https://www.live-production.tv/news/sports/maestra-provides-smk-tennis-tournament-technical-production.html.
- ↑ SINGH, AMRITA. "Female Emirati Players To Go Head To Head At The SMK Tennis Academy's 13th Tournament". https://www.abouther.com/node/56541/people/features/spa/aggregate.
