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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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With the Olympics fast approaching, there are scores of Arab athletes still looking to punch their tickets to Tokyo; but it’s not just the competitors that are working hard to fulfil their dream of making it to the Games. Handout photo
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Olympic Dreams: the Egyptian coach hoping to make 3x3 hoop dreams come true

Hakim Salem aims to be part of abridged version of basketball's debut at the Games

Other SportMay 05, 2021
Lebanese trap shooter Ray Bassil is pictured during a training session for this summer's Olympics in her underground parking in Sahel Alma near the coastal city of Jounieh, north of the capital Beirut, on February 5, 2021. - Determined to stay fit despite the coronavirus pandemic, the 32-year-old turned the parking spaces under her apartment block into a virtual firing range, all without shooting a single round. Bassil herself had fallen ill from Covid-19, but sprang back into training despite the round-the-clock curfew. (Photo by JOSEPH EID / AFP)
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Olympic Dreams: Lebanese shooter targets medal success and lifting a nation

Lebanon's only guaranteed qualifier on her father's influence and how lockdown forced her to train in an underground car park

Other SportApril 28, 2021
FILE PHOTO: Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - October 11, 2020 Runner up Novak Djokovic of Serbia alongside French Open winner Rafael Nadal of Spain as they are presented with their trophies after the final REUTERS/Charles Platiau/File Photo
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Clay-court talking points: Nadal chases Slam record, Covid bubble fatigue

All eyes on Monte Carlo as the clay season begins with Spain's relentless win machine eyeing yet another title

TennisApril 13, 2021
2016 Rio Olympics - Taekwondo -Women's -57kg Victory Ceremony - Carioca Arena 3 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - 18/08/2016. Hedaya Malak Wahba (EGY) of Egypt celebrates on the podium with her bronze medals. REUTERS/Peter Cziborra (BRAZIL - Tags: SPORT OLYMPICS SPORT TAEKWONDO) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. Picture Supplied by Action Images
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Olympic Dreams: Hedaya Malak focused on making more taekwondo history

The 2016 Rio bronze medallist has changed weight classes and overcome setbacks ahead of this summer's Games

Other SportApril 07, 2021
Mohamed SAFWAT (EGY) playing against Arthur DE GREEF (BEL) in their round 1 match on court 2 at the Australian Open 2021 Men’s Qualifying at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex in Doha, Qatar, Sunday, January 10, 2021. Tennis Australia Photo by Samer Alrejjal
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Olympic Dreams: how a football lover defied the odds and made history en route to Tokyo

The football-loving Tokyo qualifier has fought back from the lows of pandemic isolation

TennisApril 05, 2021
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - MARCH 17: Kei Nishikori of Japan returns during the round of 16 match between Aljaz Bedene of Slovenia and Kei Nishikori of Japan during Day Eleven of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium on March 17, 2021 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)
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How returning to cover live tennis in Dubai offered a stark reminder of the new normal

A year of reporting on tournaments remotely has presented unique challenges, so being back at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis stadium was a real privilege

TennisMarch 23, 2021
Malek Jaziri reached a career-high No 42 in the world rankings in 2019 but has since plummeted to outside the top 200. Getty
Malek Jaziri, the Tunisian veteran on a mission to reignite his tennis career

Former world No 42 is competing in Dubai after not being home for four months

TennisMarch 15, 2021
Marwan El Kamash swims to victory in his heat in the Men 800 Meter Freestyle during the Toyota US Open Championship - Indianapolis at the IUPUI Natatorium on November 12, 2020. Getty Images
Olympic Dreams: Marwan Elkamash finds renewed zest for swimming

Exclusive: Egyptian thought about calling it a day after coronavirus ground preparations for Tokyo Games to a halt

Other SportMarch 13, 2021
Aryna Sabalenka during her win over Anett Kontaveit at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. Getty
Sabalenka on revenge mission against Muguruza in Dubai

In-form Belarusian overpowers Kontaveit 6-3, 6-2 to set up quarter-final clash with Spanish two-time Grand Slam champion

TennisMarch 10, 2021
Iga Swiatek of Poland celebrates after defeating Switzerland's Belinda Bencic in the final of Adelaide International tennis tournament in Adelaide, Australia, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021. (James Elsby/Tennis Australia via AP)
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Iga Swiatek: French Open champion stays grounded amid rapid rise to stardom

Polish world No 15 is making her debut at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships this week

TennisMarch 07, 2021
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Reporter: John McAuley: Ons Jabeur celebrates winning the first set in the game between Ons Jabeur and Alison Riske in the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship. Monday, February 17th, 2020. Dubai Duty Free Tennis stadium, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Olympic Dreams: Jabeur has medals on her mind as she gears up for Tokyo

Fun-loving Tunisian is already the most successful Arab player in WTA history and is now looking to break into the world top 10 and make her mark at the Summer Games

TennisMarch 03, 2021
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 22: Novak Djokovic of Serbia poses with the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup after winning the 2021 Australian Open Men's Final, at Brighton Beach on February 22, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)
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Australian Open lessons: Djokovic's drive and pandemic problems loom

Reem Abulleil looks back at an eventful tournament and what we have learned going forward

TennisFebruary 23, 2021
This handout photo released by the Tennis Australia on February 21, 2021 shows Japan's Naomi Osaka posing with her winning trophy in the locker room after her women's singles final match against Jennifer Brady of the US on day thirteen of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne. XGTY / -----EDITORS NOTE --- RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO /FIONA HAMILTON/ TENNIS AUSTRALIA " - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS / AFP / TENNIS AUSTRALIA / FIONA HAMILTON / XGTY / -----EDITORS NOTE --- RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO /FIONA HAMILTON/ TENNIS AUSTRALIA " - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS
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Osaka hitting new highs after latest Australian Open triumph

Japanese star becomes only the third player in the Open Era – behind Seles and Federer – to win her first four Grand Slam finals

TennisFebruary 20, 2021
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 10: Ines Boubakri of Tunisia celebrates victory over Eleanor Harvey of Canada during the women's individual foil quarterfinal on Day 5 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 3 on August 10, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)
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Olympic Dreams: Boubakri on her ferocious nature and securing a legacy

Exclusive interview: 'When I enter a competition, I’m more aggressive. I’ve been like this since I was a kid.'

Other SportFebruary 19, 2021
Tunisia's Oussama Mellouli (C) kisses his gold medal after winning the men's 10km open water swimming marathon at the London 2012 Olympic Games at Hyde Park in London, on August 10, 2012. Mellouli claimed victory to become the first person to win Olympic titles in both pool and open water races. AFP PHOTO / LUIS ACOSTA (Photo by LUIS ACOSTA / AFP)
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Olympic Dreams: Mellouli targets one last hurrah after a career of success and sacrifice

Exclusive interview: We speak to the Tunisian phenomenon who has made history with his achievements in the pool and in open water

Other SportFebruary 19, 2021
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