Roqaya Al-Gassra

Posted by admin on Oct 19, 2011 in Bahrain, Celebrating Women | 0 comments

Sportswoman of the Year

Middle East Businesswomen  and Leaders Achievement  Award: Sportswoman of the Year

“Al Gassra, 28, won a gold medal in the 200m sprint and a bronze in the 100m at the 2006 Asian Games in Doha. She has also won medals at the Asian Indoor and Arabian championships. She was the first female athlete to run in a hijab, at the 2004 Olympics, and was the flag bearer for Bahrain at the 2008 Olympics”

Below are several medals that she won from competitions:

2008 – Asian Indoor Games: Gold Medal (60m)

2006 – Asian Games: Gold Medal (200m) and Bronze Medal (100m)

2004 – Asian Indoor Championships: Silver Medal ( 60m, 200m, 400m)

2003 – Arabian Championships: Gold Medal (100m and 200m)

Source: 10 Top Muslim Female Athletes Past and Present