Wembley Stadium to host Muslim women sports awards

Muslim women in Britain don't always get positive coverage in the news.

But one pioneering organisation which has been attempting to motivate the Muslim community to get more active and involved is hoping to highlight positivity and progression.

The Muslim Women's Sports Foundation (MWSF) celebrated a decade of leading the way in encouraging, supporting and developing the involvement in physical activity of women from BME communities, particularly focusing on the cultural and religious sensitivities of Muslim women.

In April 2012, MWSF will be hosting their inaugural Ambassadors Awards in April 2012 at the home of football, Wembley Stadium.

Aiming to highlight the contribution of individuals and organisations to the unique area of minority ethnic sports, the awards will recognise and honour outstanding achievements across seven different categories – UK Sportswoman of the Year, International Sportswoman of the Year, UK Coach of the Year, Community Award, Volunteer of the Year, Outstanding Contribution and the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Chair of the Board of Trustees, Rimla Akhtar, said,

“For over 10 years the MWSF has grown into a body representing the sporting needs and requirements of Muslims in the UK. The MWSF has developed a reputation nationally and internationally for its extensive work in the field of women’s sport and we are proud to be pioneering the establishment of ambassadors from within this unique community.”

Chief Executive of the MWSF, Ayesha Abdeen, added,

“What an exciting project, I’m so proud of everyone involved who will be providing much needed inspiration to younger generations. We are very honoured to be hosting this event and are sure that Muslim women’s participation in sport will benefit a great deal.”

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