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Reem Abulleil

Reem Abulleil

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Reem Abulleil is an Egyptian multimedia journalist and editor with over 14 years of experience covering sport both regionally and internationally. She travels the world covering tennis, F1 and the NBA, while also focusing on Arab athletes across a wide range of sports. Her columns and exclusive interviews provide insight into the happenings on the tennis circuit and shed light on important issues related to sport in the MENA region. Reem is also the host and producer of The National’s Abtal podcast, a series dedicated to Arab athletes and their journeys towards the Paris Olympics.
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Jordan's Ahmad Abu Al Soud in action on the pommel horse. AFP
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Jordanian gymnast Al Soud aiming for gold at Olympics

As he targets the top medal in the pommel horse at the Paris Games, he talks about how he almost quit the sport

OlympicsJune 08, 2024
Moez Echargui. Photo: Moez Echargui
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Tunisian tennis player Moez Echargui on realising Olympic dream

Late bloomer looking to make the most of his opportunity when he enters Roland Garros for the first time during the Paris Games

OlympicsMay 23, 2024
Nouran Gohar was crowned the women's CIB PSA World Champion. Photo: PSA
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How Gohar overcame great expectations to become world champion

Egyptian world No 2 beat compatriot Nour El Sherbini for crown after losing three consecutive world finals

SportMay 22, 2024
Mutaz Barshim of Qatar will defend his Olympic high jump crown in Paris. EPA
Arab athletes on road to Paris: Joy for Iraq, Barshim hits form

Lebanese shooter Bassil warms up with gold medal at ISSF World Cup

OlympicsMay 13, 2024
Rafael Nadal, left, embraces Pedro Cachin at the net following their match at the Madrid Open. Getty
Classy or weird? Cachin asking for Nadal shirt causes a racket

Argentine requested a T-shirt of Nadal's after losing to the 22-time Grand Slam champion in Madrid and has garnered mixed reactions from his fellow pros

TennisMay 03, 2024
Abdullah Shelbayh during his practice session with Stafanos Tsitsipas at the Madrid Open at Caja Magica on April 26, 2024. Getty Images
Tsitsipas predicts bright future for Jordanian talent Shelbayh

World No 7 impressed by 20-year-old who had opportunity to hit with Greek star in Madrid this week

TennisApril 28, 2024
Mayar Sherif during her victory over Lauren Davis in the first round of the Madrid Open at La Caja Magica on April 24, 2024. Getty Images
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ExclusiveSherif on ending long wait for a win and pride in her journey to top

Egyptian player secured her first victory of a difficult year at the Madrid Open this week

TennisApril 26, 2024
Alex Eala in action against Magda Linette at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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ExclusiveTennis starlet Alex Eala: I want to inspire Filipinas

Rising Philippines teenage tennis star says the love she receives from her people motivates her to achieve more

TennisApril 25, 2024
LeBron James is part of a star-studded USA squad headed for the summer Olympics, with a stop-off in Abu Dhabi first. Reuters
Gauff thanks Lyles for inspiring men's USA basketball super-squad

LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant part of a star-studded line up headed to the Paris Olympics this summer

SportApril 24, 2024
Omar Oraby in action for Al Ahly, the reigning champions begin their BAL title defence against City Oilers in the Nile Conference. Getty Images
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New recruits boost Al Ahly as they begin BAL title defence

Exciting Egyptian-American talent Gardner set to star for Eagles who are bidding to become first repeat champions

SportApril 19, 2024
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, left, and Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry have been named in the USA Olympic team and will be part of the squad to play two exhibition matches in Abu Dhabi. AP
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LeBron James heads star-studded USA team to play in Abu Dhabi

Likes of Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant will also be part of 12-man squad set to play two exhibition games in UAE capital as part of preparation for Paris 2024

SportApril 18, 2024
Ramzi Boukhiam during the quarter-finals of the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal at Peniche, Leiria, on March 16, 2024. World Surf League
Arab athletes on road to Paris 2024: Boukhiam makes waves

This summer's Games in French capital now just 100 days away

OlympicsApril 17, 2024
Aya Asaqas Olympic skateboarder
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ExclusiveMoroccan skateboarder hopes Olympic dream inspires next generation

The 21-year-old is on the verge of becoming the first Arab and North African female skateboarder to qualify for the Olympics

SportApril 16, 2024
Iga Swiatek won the 2023 WTA Finals trophy in Cancun, Mexico. The season-ending championships heads to Riyadh for the next three years. EPA
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Saudi Arabia to host WTA Finals with record $15m prize money

World No 6 Ons Jabeur says holding season-ending championships in Riyadh 'great' for women players and the region

TennisApril 04, 2024
Al Ahly of Egypt defeated Senegalese team AS Douanes at BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda, last year to win the Basketball Africa League. Getty Images
Egypt's hotbed of basketball talent back on display as BAL returns

Al Ahly will look to defend Basketball Africa League title next month as sport gains in popularity and African athletes find pathways to higher levels

SportMarch 27, 2024
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