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As every day passes, we find ourselves learning more and more about Egyptian athletes. And, no, we’re not talking footballers like Mo Salah; we’re actually talking about athletes in sports that should gain more recognition.
Because we believe these athletes are astounding and impressive, we decided to tell you a little bit about them today. So read on, and you’ll discover the stories of some of the most phenomenal Egyptians you’ll ever learn about!
Fatma Omar
You can call powerlifter Fatma Omar the golden woman for a reason. She’s been consistently winning gold medals for six years now and isn’t quitting any time soon. As the first Egyptian Paralympic athlete to win a gold medal in the Paralympic Games, Fatma is an awesome inspiration for all of us.
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Ibrahim Hamadtou
After losing both his arms in a train accident when he was 10 years old, Ibrahim Hamadtou didn’t give up on his dreams. In fact, he became even more ambitious and went on to become one of the greatest table tennis champions using his mouth to play. Amassing several silver medals in his career, Hamadtou has been honoured by many entities and has never stopped using his personal slogan: Nothing is impossible.
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Aya Ayman
Aya Ayman is a swimmer who made history for Egyptian Paralympic athletes. Not only was she the first woman to win a gold medal for the Egyptian Paralympic swimming team, but she was also one of the youngest swimmers in the Rio 2016 Paralympics!
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Randa Tageldin
One of Egypt’s superior gold medalists, weightlifter Randa Tageldin is a legend in her sport and has participated in several Paralympic championships, garnering her the renown and respect she absolutely deserves. Tageldin started her weightlifting journey in South Korea 2006 Winter Paralympics and hasn’t stopped competing ever since, winning a gold medal at the Rio 2016 Paralympics.
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Zeiad Kahil
After he was born with a serious spinal condition, Zeiad Kahil was made to use swimming as a form of medication. Although the sport was tough for him at first, Kahil pushed himself harder, and soon, his efforts were evident. As a result, not only did Zeiad unlock a passion for swimming, but he also impressed coaches and competitors and soon became one of Egypt’s prominent swimmers, heading to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics!
