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Sequin swimsuits, gelatin, makeup, music, and dance—this is what artistic swimming is all about. Or is it? In Egypt, pursuing sports can be particularly challenging, especially for artistic swimming (more commonly known as synchronized swimming), which faces cultural barriers. In a society where it is uncommon for women to represent Egypt in swimsuits, the sport often lacks understanding and appreciation. Yasmine El Bakry, an artistic swimming judge, highlighted the difficulties female athletes face in Egypt. As they progress into university…
