Background — Hind Algergawi
Hind Algergawi is the only female skeet shooter in the United Arab Emirates. An Emirati athlete based in Dubai, she trains at Sharjah Golf & Shooting Club and competes in ISSF Olympic Skeet (Women).
Her path has always extended beyond one field. Academically, she graduated from Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi with a degree in Physics and Quantum Technologies and gained research experience at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, contributing to calibration work for the Rashid Rover 2 mission. Professionally, she works as a Business Consultant at EY, supporting governance, benchmarking, and strategic advisory projects.
From a young age, Hind was active in leadership and public speaking. She served as Student Council President, led debate activities, participated in Model United Nations and Harvard Model Congress, and helped create platforms for students to speak, debate, and build confidence.
She was also selected for national and youth-focused initiatives, including emceeing the Mohammed Bin Rashid Arabic eLearning Project / Translation Challenge, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Her wider experience includes television presenting training, youth media workshops, creative events, live TV interviews, and the Emirates Youth Leadership Program.
She participated in school athletics, including a basketball tournament where her team achieved first place at school level, and contributed to workshops and youth-focused exhibitions, both in person and online during COVID-19, sharing knowledge and engaging with young audiences.
Her work in youth media and creative education was recognised through certificates of appreciation from organisations including FUNN and twofour54. She was also awarded by Sheikha Jawaher for workshops she presented, reflecting her contribution to youth development and public engagement.
Through Model United Nations, debate, public speaking, media, sport, and leadership programs, Hind has built a strong foundation of confidence, discipline, and resilience. These qualities now support her development as an athlete pursuing a professional pathway in skeet shooting.
Beyond shooting
Beyond shooting, Hind's journey reflects a long-standing commitment to leadership, communication, youth engagement, and sport. She participated in school athletics, including a basketball tournament where her team achieved first place at the school level. She also contributed to workshops and youth-focused exhibitions, both in person and online during COVID-19, sharing knowledge and engaging with young audiences.
Her work in youth media and creative education was recognized through certificates of appreciation from organizations including FUNN and twofour54. She was also awarded by Sheikha Jawaher for workshops she presented, reflecting her contribution to youth development and public engagement.
Hind's leadership experience also includes joining the Emirates Youth Leadership Program, where she developed skills in teamwork, confidence, and communication. As part of the leadership experience, she also took part in activities such as skydiving, reflecting her willingness to step outside her comfort zone and challenge herself.
Through Model United Nations, debate, public speaking, media, sport, and leadership programs, Hind has built a strong foundation of confidence, discipline, and resilience. These qualities now support her development as an athlete pursuing a professional pathway in skeet shooting.