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 ResponseECWR 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  Be sure to follow us on @themettleset for more sports updates, culture, and conversation. Remember to like, follow, and subscribe. Got a news tip? Email us at [email protected].
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