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73. Women's Sports News This Week šŸ¤ŗšŸ„‹šŸŽ¾ šŸƒšŸ½ā€ā™€ļøEgyptian Fencers Speak Up, UAE Jiu-Jitsu, WTA & the Burj2Burj


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Get the latest on women’s sports in the Middle East and beyond! This week we discuss:

Egyptian Fencing Controversy - Egyptian Olympian Nada Hafez and her teammates speak out against age-based discrimination from the Egyptian Fencing Federation. More info:Ā 

  • Nada Hafez’s social media postĀ 
  • Egyptian Fencing Federation Response
  • ECWR Statement on Discrimination

UAE Women's Jiu-Jitsu Triumph - UAE’s female Jiu-Jitsu athletes shine at the World Championships, securing podium spots.

Tennis - Ons Jabeur Returns! -The "Minister of Happiness" is back for the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open. Related Links: Get Tickets

WTA Finals Debut in Riyadh - Saudi Arabia hosts its first professional women’s tennis tournament, aiming to inspire the next generation.

Related Links: WTA Finals Tickets

Burj to Burj Half Marathon - Dubai’s iconic race approaches gender parity, with a goal of reaching 50/50 participation!

Related Links: http://burj2burj.comĀ 

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