• 73. Women's Sports News This Week 🤺🥋🎾 🏃🏽‍♀️Egyptian Fencers Speak Up, UAE Jiu-Jitsu, WTA & the Burj2Burj

  • Nov 1 2024
  • Length: 12 mins
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73. Women's Sports News This Week 🤺🥋🎾 🏃🏽‍♀️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:

    • Nada Hafez’s social media post
    • 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.com

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