![Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, August 24, 2017: Zahra Lari, an Emirati figure skater who is working towards qualifying for the 2018 Winter Olympics, trains at the Ice Rink in the Zayed Sports City area of Abu Dhabi on August 24, 2017. Christopher Pike / The National
Reporter: Amith Passela
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Zahra Lari is bidding to be the first Emirati to compete at the Winter Olympics. Christopher Pike / The National
Zahra Lari is bidding to be the first Emirati to compete at the Winter Olympics. Christopher Pike / The National
Emirati Women’s Day: Zahra Lari, bidding for Winter Olympics history, continues to inspire 'younger generation'
Figure skater talks to Amith Passela about her status as a UAE role model and her attempts to qualify for the Pyeongchang Games.