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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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Stefanos Tsitsipas waves to the crowd after being forced to retire with a back injury during his game against Holger Rune at the ATP World Tour Finals in November. AP
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ExclusiveTsitsipas eyes Olympic medal as he comes back from injury

Greek world No 6 targets Paris glory and first Grand Slam title in 2024

TennisDecember 27, 2023
Seif Hendawy comes from a family full of talented basketball players. Photo: NBA Academy Africa
NBA Born & Bred: Meet the exciting talent from African region

Egypt's Seif Hendawy among the youngsters with dreams of going all the way to the top

SportDecember 26, 2023
Daniil Medvedev has spent a total of 16 weeks at the top of the world rankings. EPA
Play15:44:21
Medvedev hungry to push limits as he targets more success in 2024

Russian, speaking on sidelines of World Tennis League in Abu Dhabi, insists motivation is stronger than ever going into new season

TennisDecember 23, 2023
Iga Swiatek of Poland in action against Leylah Annie Fernandez of Canada during their second round match at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis WTA Championships 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 21 February 2023. EPA / ALI HAIDER
Play13:27:49
Swiatek excited for Osaka and Nadal returns as she eyes Olympic gold

World No 1 fine-tuning her preparations ahead of the 2024 season at the World Tennis League in Abu Dhabi

TennisDecember 22, 2023
World No 1 Swiatek ‘really happy’ about Osaka and Nadal’s comebacks
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World No 1 Swiatek ‘really happy’ about Osaka and Nadal’s comebacks

Polish star Iga Swiatek praises return of tennis’s big names, who are set to rejoin tour next month

TennisDecember 22, 2023
Andrey Rublev has spoken out against the war in Ukraine, is launching a clothing line and donating some of the proceeds to children's charities. Getty Images
Play31:11:17
ExclusiveRublev: The drive from within and giving something back

World No 5 tells The National what motivates him and how he hopes to make a difference through his charitable work, ahead of World Tennis League

TennisDecember 21, 2023
Rafael Nadal steps up his comeback with training camp in Kuwait
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Rafael Nadal steps up his comeback with training camp in Kuwait

Tennis legend set to make his return to action at the Brisbane International in January

TennisDecember 08, 2023
Andrea Gaudenzi was re-elected for a second term earlier this year that would see him continue to serve as ATP chairman through 2026.
EXCLUSIVEATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi: We're all on the same side – that's team tennis

Gaudenzi speaks to The National about plans to expand in Saudi Arabia, his 'OneVision' strategy, and the threat of a possible civil war in tennis

TennisDecember 07, 2023
Jamie Chadwick has been racing since she was 13 years old. Getty Images
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ExclusiveChadwick aims to be driving force for women who dream of F1 glory

British driver tells The National about why she is no longer about 'just checking boxes' and wants to inspire major change in a male-dominated sport

F1November 28, 2023
Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen celebrates with the trophy on the podium after winning the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit in the Emirati city on November 26, 2023. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP)
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Fatigue a major factor as gruelling F1 season concludes in Abu Dhabi

With no respite next season as well, drivers believe organisers must create a sustainable model for teams, mechanics and everyone involved

F1November 27, 2023
Safiya Al Sayegh will represent the UAE at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Photo: UAE Women's Cycling Team
Al Sayegh becomes first UAE female cyclist to qualify for Olympics

Emirati 22-year-old will compete at Paris Games next summer after accumulating the necessary points

OlympicsNovember 21, 2023
Mohamed Salah called for an end to the 'massacres' and urged for humanitarian aid into Gaza. Getty Images
Arab athletes navigate tricky waters in support of Palestine

Sportspeople from across the region have called for an end to the suffering of innocent civilians in Gaza

WeekendNovember 10, 2023
Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs is said to be the next big star in NBA. AFP
Wembanyama looks to continue hot streak as Spurs face Raptors

French rookie breaking records as he justifies the hype

SportNovember 05, 2023
Kaylia Nemour with her uneven bars silver medal at the 2023 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships. Getty
Nemour ready for Paris after rollercoaster start to gymnastics career

The French-born teenager talks to The National about switching allegiances, racing to qualify for the Olympics, and having a skill named after her

OlympicsNovember 03, 2023
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich speaks after the Spurs picked Victor Wembanyama for the number one pick in the 2023 NBA draft, at the Spurs practice facility in San Antonio, Texas, USA, 22 May 2023. The last time the San Antonio Spurs had the first pick of the NBA Draft was in 1996. EPA / ADAM DAVIS SHUTTERSTOCK OUT
Play20:57:57
Gregg Popovich calls for better leadership to end Israel-Gaza war

San Antonio Spurs coach says it's important to talk about what’s happening in Palestine and Israel to keep the problem at the forefront and force leaders to act

SportNovember 02, 2023
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