Doha: Competitions at the 2nd GCC Women’s University Sports Tournament for female students of universities and higher education institutions continued successfully. The tournament is hosted by Hamad Bin Khalifa University from 6 to 11 February 2026, with wide participation from female students representing universities across the GCC.
King Abdulaziz University claimed first place in the volleyball competition after defeating Qatar University 3–1 in the final, while Qassim University secured third place following a 3–1 victory over King Khalid University.
The semi-final stage saw King Abdulaziz University overcome Qassim University 3–1, while Qatar University defeated King Khalid University 3–0, setting up the final showdown between the two finalists.
King Khalid University finished fourth, while Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Kuwait University, and the University of Technology and Applied Sciences shared fifth place.
In the badminton competition, King Abdulaziz University was crowned champion, with Qatar University finishing second and Sultan Qaboos University taking third place.
Badminton matches held on Sunday featured several strong encounters, as Qatar University defeated Umm Al Qura University 2–1, while King Abdulaziz University recorded a 2–0 win over Sultan Qaboos University. King Abdulaziz University continued its dominance with a 2–0 victory over Qatar University, while Sultan Qaboos University defeated Umm Al Qura University 2–0.
In padel competition, Qatar University’s first team registered a convincing 6–0 win over the University of Hail’s first team, while Qassim University’s first team defeated Doha University for Science and Technology 6–1. Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s first team also maintained its strong presence with a 6–0 victory over Umm Al Qura University’s second team.
Padel results continued with the University of Hail’s second team defeating Kuwait University’s second team 6–0, while Doha University for Science and Technology edged Umm Al Qura University’s first team 7–5. Qassim University’s first team defeated the University of Technology and Applied Sciences’ first team 6–1, and Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s first team overcame the University of Technology and Applied Sciences’ second team 6–0.
Other matches saw the University of Hail’s first team defeat Qassim University’s second team 6–2, while Qatar University’s second team beat the University of Hail’s second team 6–1. The University of Technology and Applied Sciences’ second team defeated Umm Al Qura University’s first team 6–0, and Qatar University’s first team continued its positive results with a 6–0 win over Qassim University’s second team.
The second day of competition concluded with Qassim University’s first team defeating Umm Al Qura University’s first team 6–1, while Kuwait University’s first team beat Qatar University’s first team 6–1. Doha University for Science and Technology also defeated the University of Technology and Applied Sciences’ first team 6–1, Qatar University’s second team overcame Kuwait University’s second team 6–0, and the day concluded with Kuwait University’s first team defeating the University of Hail’s first team 6–0.
The tournament features the participation of 450 female students representing 16 universities and higher education institutions from GCC countries, competing in eight sports: football, volleyball, basketball, padel, table tennis, badminton, and athletics, in addition to fencing, which has been included in the tournament programme for the first time.
Dr. Maryam bint Hamad Al Mannai, Chair of the Organising Committee, affirmed that the continued momentum of the tournament reflects its organisational success, noting the strong attendance and active participation of female students from universities and higher education institutions in a positive and competitive atmosphere that embodies the spirit of university sport.
She added that the technical standards demonstrated by the participating teams across all sports reflect the development of women’s sport at the level of GCC universities, stressing that the tournament provides an important platform for talent identification, strengthening interaction among students, and reinforcing the values of fair competition and teamwork.
Dr. Al Mannai also highlighted the organising committee’s commitment to providing an integrated operational environment to ensure the smooth running of competitions, emphasising that Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s hosting of the tournament comes as part of its continued support for university sport and its role in empowering female students and encouraging their participation in sporting activities.
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