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Conversations with Arab athletes on their journeys to the Paris 2024 Olympics

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Paris 2024: How Egyptian diver Maha Amer battled the psychological challenges of her sport

Egyptian diver Maha Amer discusses psychological challenges of her sport

Amer is the first Egyptian to win a medal in diving at the World Championships

Moroccan golfer Ines Laklalech on her rapid rise from amateur to the Paris Olympics

Ines Laklalech discusses historic win on Ladies European Tour

First North African woman to win Ladies European Tour title talks about her career and future goals

Abtal Safiya Al Sayegh

Safiya Al Sayegh, the first UAE female cyclist at the Games, is breaking stereotypes

Al Sayegh talks about the unique experience of wearing a hijab in the peloton

Abtal Abdullah Al Marri

Paris Olympics: How showjumper Abdullah Al Marri is making history for the UAE

Emirati shares the unique aspects and mental challenges faced in the sport

Abtal Ray Bassil

What lessons from past Olympics will Lebanon's Bassil rely on at Paris 2024?

Trap shooter takes part in her fourth consecutive Games

Abtal Marwan El Kamash

Paris 2024: Egyptian swimmer Marwan El Kamash shares his story of relentless pursuit

El Kamash talks about his dream of making history by becoming the first Egyptian to win a place in an Olympic swimming final



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Egyptian star aims to inspire young Arab women to pursue their sporting dreams

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El Sissy is Egypt’s first medallist at a Fencing World Championship

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The Moroccan surfer delves deep into the highs and lows of his career

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Paris Olympics: How does Egypt’s teen prodigy Hana Goda handle pressure and expectations?

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Maha Amer on historic success and overcoming toxic environments

Athlete opens up about balancing her academic pursuits with a successful career

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Morocco’s Ines Laklalech on her meteoric rise in professional golf

Laklalesh talks about her Olympic dreams and her rapid ascent from amateur to professional title winner



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