WA’s Nisreen Marouff Wins Inaugural National Girls Leadership MedalWednesday, October 9, 2024 - 2:22 PM

WA’s Nisreen Marouff has made history by winning the first-ever National Girls Leadership Medal at the Bachar Houli Foundation National Senior Girls Leadership Program. 

Voted by her fellow participants, the prestigious award recognises her for demonstrating the values of sportsmanship, leadership, and teamwork during the three-day camp.

WA’s top participants, Nisreen Marouff and her sister Aaliya Marouff, were selected to represent the State at the Senior Girls Leadership Program.
Nisreen has been involved in football from a young age and has progressed through the female pathway which included playing in this season’s Rogers Cup team for Subiaco.

West Australian Football Commission Multicultural Officer, Pinar Komur congratulated Nisreen on winning the award.

"Nisreen has shown outstanding leadership and resilience throughout the program," Komur said. 

"Her ability to connect with her peers, embrace the challenges, and uphold the values we promote is a testament to her character. 

“We are incredibly proud of her achievement and the way she has represented Western Australia."

The Bachar Houli Foundation National Senior Girls Leadership Program is a three-day camp designed for Muslim girls aged 15 to 18, with a focus on enhancing physical activity, health, well-being, identity, and leadership. 

Held at Essendon Football Club's The Hangar and the Australian Paralympic High-Performance Training Centre, the camp’s objective is to build confidence in young women, preparing them for leadership roles across sports and society. 

The program featured a range of activities, from AFLW training and fitness testing to archery, horsemanship, and team challenges. 

Participants also experienced elite-level fitness assessments and recovery sessions at La Trobe University, the home of the Matildas , a world-class sports precinct. 

Leadership mentors and guest speakers from diverse backgrounds offered inspiration and guidance to participants.