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Nada Hafez’s inspiring journey at the Paris 2024 Olympics

Ben Rikhotso
Last updated: December 4, 2024 9:32 pm
By Ben Rikhotso
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Nada Hafez, the Egyptian fencer has captivated audiences at the Paris 2024 Olympics with her extraordinary journey as a pregnant athlete. Serena Williams won the 2017 Australian Open while pregnant. Now, Egyptian fencer Nada Hafez has shown the world you can win an Olympic fencing match-up while expecting too.

Hafez, 26, revealed she was seven months pregnant one day after advancing to the round of 16 in the individual women’s saber competition at the Paris Olympics. “What appears to you as two players on the podium, they were actually three! It was me, my competitor, and my yet-to-come to our world, little baby!” Hafez wrote Tuesday on Instagram.

Hafez defeated former NCAA champion Elizabeth Tartakovsky of Team USA in the first round Monday before falling to South Korea’s Hayoung Jeon. “My baby and I had our fair share of challenges, be it both physical and emotional,” Hafez wrote in the post. “The rollercoaster of pregnancy is tough on its own, but having to fight to keep the balance of life and sports was nothing short of strenuous, however worth it.”

Competing in the women’s sabre event, Hafez made headlines not only for her skill on the piste but also for her incredible determination and resilience. Despite the physical challenges, she managed to secure a place in the competition, demonstrating an inspiring level of dedication to her sport.

Hafez’s participation has sparked widespread admiration and support, with many praising her as a symbol of strength and empowerment. Her journey to Paris was not without obstacles; balancing the demands of pregnancy with rigorous training sessions was undoubtedly challenging. However, Hafez remained committed to her goal, driven by a desire to inspire other female athletes around the world.

Throughout the Olympics, Hafez has been vocal about the importance of representation and breaking barriers for women in sports. Her story has highlighted the need for more inclusive support systems for athletes who are mothers or expecting mothers, encouraging conversations around the realities faced by female athletes.

As the Olympics continue, Nada Hafez’s journey stands out as a testament to the power of perseverance and the evolving landscape of women in sports. Her remarkable achievements in Paris will undoubtedly leave a lasting legacy for future generations.

A former gymnast with a degree in medicine, Hafez is a three-time Olympian who won gold medals in the individual and team saber events at the 2019 African Games. She finished Monday’s competition officially ranked 16th, her best result in any of her three Olympic appearances.

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Ben Rikhotso
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Ben is a sports aficionado. He has a wealth of experience from his years as a radio news producer at the South African Broadcasting Corporation. Ben is thrilled to be driving sports coverage for BRICS nations and build a solid career as a television sport reporter and anchor.
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