Egypt: The story of the country’s first female MMA fighter
Published date: 20 November 2020 17:48 GMT
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Last update: 4 years ago
‘Martial arts is not a bad thing. It’s not just for men, it’s also for girls.’
Aya Saeid Saber is Egypt’s first female MMA fighter. Already a young sport in Egypt, Saber found herself fighting stereotypes about women competing.
Aya Saeid Saber is Egypt’s first female MMA fighter. Already a young sport in Egypt, Saber found herself fighting stereotypes about women competing.
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