Fitness Background:
She then became the first Emirati and GCC national female to compete in the Reebok Crossfit Games Open (February 22 - March 25) and was ranked 77th out of 170 women in Asia. She qualified to compere with a team in the Asia Regionals, Korea from 4-6 of May 2012 and made history by being the first Emirati to compete in the Asia Regionals and to do so in a headscarf.
Some of her favorite exercises are the Olympic lifts, which are the Clean & Jerk and the snatch.
Previous training:
She started her fitness journey in November 2009 after fighting severe depression. She started weight training and soon after incorporated Mixed Martial Arts up for about a year until end of October 2011.
Courses Certification:
- Crossfit Gymnastics Trainer course, 20-21 of April, 2012.
- Level 2 of Olympic Weightlifting Clinic by Olympic WeightLifting in Dubai, 18 of December, 2011.
- Level 2 of Olympic Weightlifting Clinic by Olympic WeightLifting in Dubai, 18 of December, 2011.
- Level 1 of Olympic weightlifting Clinic by Olympic WeightLifting in Dubai, 16 of November, 2011.
Profession and Education:
A professional journalist by day - night too, it's a 24/7 job after all - she works with one of the leading English newspapers in the UAE. Her work mainly focuses on social affairs, Emirati social issues, and success stories. As for her education, she has graduated with a BA in Mass Communication, Journalism and a minor in Psychology from the American University of Sharjah in Fall 2010.
Aspirations:
One of her dreams is to also open her own functional-type of gym, one which is free of useless equipment. However, her ultimate goal is go to the Olympics - and hopes that her parents and family will support her - given she comes from a religious background and family.
Community Involvement:
Annual Sports Award - Sharjah Women's college, May 31, 2012
Presentation: Talked about my experience being the first Emirati to participate in Reebok Crossfit Asia Regionals.
Annual Sports Award - Sharjah Women's college, May 31, 2012
Presentation: Talked about my experience being the first Emirati to participate in Reebok Crossfit Asia Regionals.
Women in Sports – annual health week by Dubai Women’s college, Feb 19, 2012
Panel discussion: Talked about the benefits of sports on well-being.
Arab Women Sports Tournament, Sharjah Expo Center, Feb 7, 2012
Panel discussion: Discussed the challenges of weightlifting as a sport and challenges of working in the media.
“Express yourself” workshop - American Academy in Al Mizhar, jan 29, 2012
Talked to high school students about being an Emirati journalist and an athlete while holding on to culture and religion.
AIESEC – UAE Lead, Youth Leadership Congress, NAJAH in ADNEC, oct 18-20, 2011
Speaker: Spoke about women empowerment in sports and work-life balance on Day 2.
TedX Ajman – an independent organized TED event, april 2011
Gave a speech on the importance of health, my journey into a healthy lifestyle and my passion about weightlifting.
Panel discussion: Talked about the benefits of sports on well-being.
Arab Women Sports Tournament, Sharjah Expo Center, Feb 7, 2012
Panel discussion: Discussed the challenges of weightlifting as a sport and challenges of working in the media.
“Express yourself” workshop - American Academy in Al Mizhar, jan 29, 2012
Talked to high school students about being an Emirati journalist and an athlete while holding on to culture and religion.
AIESEC – UAE Lead, Youth Leadership Congress, NAJAH in ADNEC, oct 18-20, 2011
Speaker: Spoke about women empowerment in sports and work-life balance on Day 2.
TedX Ajman – an independent organized TED event, april 2011
Gave a speech on the importance of health, my journey into a healthy lifestyle and my passion about weightlifting.
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