“Fencing empowers me in a very beautiful way”
It is known that you fought to prove that women and men are equal when it comes to sports, what did you have to go through to make this possible? The idea of thinking or talking about this in particular could be almost a taboo. Gender equality is always misunderstood and sometimes manipulated. In the past, Kuwaiti women played an important role in their countries and the region by participating in the development of the state and despite the marginalization of Kuwaiti women in some areas. Today, I am working for that cause, particularly for women to acquire equal opportunities to men’s in participating in the International Olympics. For that purpose, I launched a programs titled “A champion among us”, which is sports program that group 25 children from both genders aged 5-12 years with a goal to encourage them to accept one another in the sports competition. I strongly believe that investing in the new generation is the best way to make a change. How did you feel after your memorable wins? I feel extremely proud of everything I have achieved in life, even the things that I worked hard for and eventually did not come about the way I expected. People win, fail and some would give up. I never give up on the things I truly believe in. To me, it does not matter if anyone is watching or if anyone is ready to offer support, what really matters is the difference I made and how I used it as a tool for change. My memories include pride, glory and honor for representing my country. I feel very happy and proud when I see young children training and trying their best to become fencers or athletes in general. Championship is not only about awards or competitions, but also about the effort you give to others who believe in you and want to reach what you have reached. Champions are also leaders who lead others and enjoy the journey together. You are a mother and a fencer, how are you able to manage such a remarkable lifestyle? Being a mother is the most powerful position you can ever have in your life. To me, it is a great responsibility. Being a fencer keeps me focused especially when taking important decisions in my life; it taught me to be fearless and confident. We live in a world where women struggle to prove that they are strong enough to reach their goals because they are simply women and mothers. The society forces women to give up on their dreams and just focus on being good mothers. I think it is totally unfair because the fact that she is a mother only means that she can do anything that is challenging.
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