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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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

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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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