Women’s Tennis Team Complete Camp
The Bahrain Tennis Association’s women’s committee has concluded its first summer training camp for women in Istanbul, Turkey, as part of its ongoing efforts to develop and promote women’s tennis in the Kingdom.
Held from July 17 to 26 in collaboration with Turkish tennis academy Soul Academy, the camp featured a number of female players alongside youth players from the Bahrain Tennis Association.
The camp was attended by Bahrain Tennis Association board member Mohammed Salman, while women’s committee chairwoman and association board member Jameela Al Nashaba highlighted the importance of the programme in developing players and preparing them for future competitions.
Al Nashaba said the camp received the support and encouragement of Bahrain Tennis Association president Shaikh Abdulaziz bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, who welcomed the initiative and encouraged players to participate and benefit from the training programme.
She added that the camp forms part of the association’s strategy to expand the reach of tennis in Bahrain, attract more female players and improve their technical and physical abilities ahead of upcoming tournaments.
Public relations and marketing committee chairwoman and association board member Naila Al Meer also praised Shaikh Abdulaziz’s continued support for the association’s programmes and his efforts to encourage players to develop their skills.
The training programme was designed to provide a comprehensive experience combining technical, physical and mental preparation. Players took part in daily intensive sessions under the supervision of specialised coaches from Soul Academy, focusing on serving, receiving, forehand and backhand techniques, movement on court, fitness, endurance, speed and match preparation.
The camp also included daily practice matches, allowing players to apply their skills in competitive conditions, experience different playing styles and gain confidence on court.
Due to the strong interest in the programme, the camp also included youth players from the Bahrain Tennis Association across the under-8, under-12 and under-18 categories. The young players trained alongside participants from different countries, providing valuable opportunities for competition and knowledge exchange.
The initiative forms part of the association’s summer programmes aimed at investing in the development of female players and youth talents while building a wider base for the sport in Bahrain.
Al Nashaba added that the women’s committee’s programmes are dedicated to players who continue training under its umbrella and participate in the committee’s evening sessions, ensuring their progress is monitored through structured training plans and regular activities inside and outside the association.
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