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Conversations with Arab athletes on their journeys to the Paris 2024 Olympics

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Latest episodes
Paris 2024: How Egyptian diver Maha Amer battled the psychological challenges of her sport

Egyptian diver Maha Amer discusses psychological challenges of her sport

Amer is the first Egyptian to win a medal in diving at the Games

Moroccan golfer Ines Laklalech on her rapid rise from amateur to the Paris Olympics

Ines Laklalech discusses historic win on Ladies European Tour

First North African woman to win Ladies European Tour title talks about her career and future goals

Abtal Safiya Al Sayegh

Safiya Al Sayegh, the first UAE female cyclist at the Games, is breaking stereotypes

Al Sayegh talks about the unique experience of wearing a hijab in the peloton

Abtal Abdullah Al Marri

Paris Olympics: How showjumper Abdullah Al Marri is making history for the UAE

Emirati shares the unique aspects and mental challenges faced in the sport

Abtal Ray Bassil

What lessons from past Olympics will Lebanon's Bassil rely on at Paris 2024?

Trap shooter takes part in her fourth consecutive Games

Abtal Marwan El Kamash

Paris 2024: Egyptian swimmer Marwan El Kamash shares his story of relentless pursuit

El Kamash talks about his dream of making history by becoming the first Egyptian to win a place in an Olympic swimming final



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Abtal Mayar Sherif

Olympics 2024: How Mayar Sherif carved her own path in tennis

Egyptian star aims to inspire young Arab women to pursue their sporting dreams

Abtal Ziad El Sissy

How did Ziad El Sissy put sabre fencing in Egypt on the Olympics map?

El Sissy is Egypt’s first medallist at a Fencing World Championship

Abtal Hana Goda

Paris Olympics: How does Egypt’s teen prodigy Hana Goda handle pressure and expectations?

Goda has been on the ball in table tennis internationally since she was 11

Abtal Ramzi Boukhiam

Paris 2024: Ramzi Boukhiam on the ups and downs of surfing

The Moroccan surfer delves deep into the highs and lows of his career

Maha Amer Abtal is heading to the Paris Olympics this summer.

Maha Amer on historic success and overcoming toxic environments

Athlete opens up about balancing her academic pursuits with a successful career

Abtal Ines Laklalesh

Morocco’s Ines Laklalech on her meteoric rise in professional golf

Laklalesh talks about her Olympic dreams and her rapid ascent from amateur to professional title winner



In focus

South Korean tightrope walker Seo Joo Hyang performs "Jultagi," or Tightrope Walking, to celebrate the Chuseok, the Korean version of Thanksgiving Day, at the Namsan Hanok village in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Sept.  17, 2024.  (AP Photo / Ahn Young-joon)

In picturesTightrope walking in South Korea to stunt riders in India

The EV6 GT is long and there is a good deal of space inside the cabin. Photo: Kia

Kia EV6 GT: Agile, innovative and good for 500km on a full charge

Erik Menendez, left, and his brother Lyle during a pre-trial hearing in 1992 in Los Angeles. AFP

True story behind Menendez murders that inspired Netflix show

Children suffering from malnutrition are treated at Port Sudan Paediatric Centre on September 7. Reuters

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation takes aim at malnutrition

The National has earned a reputation as an unrivalled source of news and insight into the Middle East.

Register with The National – and enjoy all our journalism for free

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi currently operates a fleet of the Airbus A320neo family of jets. Photo: Wizz Air

Wizz Air backs cheap seats over comfort for new long-haul Middle East flights

The Dubai Basketball squad ahead of their ABA League opener against Red Star of Serbia. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Dubai Basketball ready for historic ABA League opener against Red Star

People receive chemotherapy for cancer, provided free of charge at hospital run by the Syrian American Medical Society Foundation, in Idlib, Syria. EPA

Cancer patients fleeing war zones punished as funding for care dwindles

South Korean tightrope walker Seo Joo Hyang performs "Jultagi," or Tightrope Walking, to celebrate the Chuseok, the Korean version of Thanksgiving Day, at the Namsan Hanok village in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Sept.  17, 2024.  (AP Photo / Ahn Young-joon)

In picturesTightrope walking in South Korea to stunt riders in India

The EV6 GT is long and there is a good deal of space inside the cabin. Photo: Kia

Kia EV6 GT: Agile, innovative and good for 500km on a full charge

Erik Menendez, left, and his brother Lyle during a pre-trial hearing in 1992 in Los Angeles. AFP

True story behind Menendez murders that inspired Netflix show

Children suffering from malnutrition are treated at Port Sudan Paediatric Centre on September 7. Reuters

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation takes aim at malnutrition

The National has earned a reputation as an unrivalled source of news and insight into the Middle East.

Register with The National – and enjoy all our journalism for free

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi currently operates a fleet of the Airbus A320neo family of jets. Photo: Wizz Air

Wizz Air backs cheap seats over comfort for new long-haul Middle East flights

The Dubai Basketball squad ahead of their ABA League opener against Red Star of Serbia. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Dubai Basketball ready for historic ABA League opener against Red Star

People receive chemotherapy for cancer, provided free of charge at hospital run by the Syrian American Medical Society Foundation, in Idlib, Syria. EPA

Cancer patients fleeing war zones punished as funding for care dwindles

South Korean tightrope walker Seo Joo Hyang performs "Jultagi," or Tightrope Walking, to celebrate the Chuseok, the Korean version of Thanksgiving Day, at the Namsan Hanok village in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Sept.  17, 2024.  (AP Photo / Ahn Young-joon)

In picturesTightrope walking in South Korea to stunt riders in India

The EV6 GT is long and there is a good deal of space inside the cabin. Photo: Kia

Kia EV6 GT: Agile, innovative and good for 500km on a full charge

Erik Menendez, left, and his brother Lyle during a pre-trial hearing in 1992 in Los Angeles. AFP

True story behind Menendez murders that inspired Netflix show

Children suffering from malnutrition are treated at Port Sudan Paediatric Centre on September 7. Reuters

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation takes aim at malnutrition


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