Shaikha Al Qassemi

Shaikha is a CrossFit athlete who started her journey in 2013 with a growing passion to change her lifestyle.

In 2016 Shaikha took a backseat from competing to open a gym, Platform Fitness Gym, which is the first Ladies only affiliated gym in the country. Platform's goal is to educate, coach and inspire women about health and fitness. Platform is also hosts many Ladies only workshops, seminars, and competitions across the year to support women.

“My aim isn't solely to compete to the podium, my aim is to inspire Arab women along the journey that is my race to a podium finish. My mission is to change the UAE fitness movement, increase the awareness, encourage more women and men, to get stronger and fitter for life, and to make a change for future generations.”