More than just entertainers, athletes live and breathe sport. While most people move and shift between different careers and job positions, their profession is a narrative that begins and ends with them. Their emotions, passions, and hardships are part of a wholehearted journey to beat their biggest competition: the athlete in the mirror. In Egypt, when one mentions the word athlete, it is usually associated with an idol such as Mohamed Salah. But with all the glamour around sports idols, the true meaning of being an athlete is never quite explored. Beyond the stadiums, the cheers, the fan slogans, the awards, and the tournaments, being an athlete is essentially about focus, grit and determination – all of which are traits that more and more individuals find themselves needing. Khadija Hegazy, an accomplished Egyptian triathlete and an Adidas Runner, aspires to fuel self-confidence in the next generation of female athletes. Egyptian Streets spoke with her to learn more about her journey and how her passion drove her on her path to greatness. In the Arab world, there is usually a lack of understanding of who or what an athlete does. Can…
Empowering the Next Generation of Female Athletes: Egypt’s Khadija Hegazy
March 22, 2023
