Egyptian fencer competing in the Paris Olympics seven months pregnant
While pregnant, there are several physical activities that can be beneficial. Is this also true for combat sports like fencing, though? Let's investigate.
The news coming out of the 2024 Paris Olympics is becoming more fascinating every day, and we are learning about some amazing and seminal events. Nada Hafez, an Egyptian fencer, made headlines when she competed when seven months pregnant. The Cairo-born athlete, 26, shared her encounter on Instagram, writing, "What looks to you as two players on the podium, were actually three! It was me, my rival, and my small kid who had not yet entered the world!
"My infant and I had many difficulties, both mental and physical. Pregnancy is a rollercoaster in and of itself, so having to battle to maintain a healthy balance between life and athletics was extremely difficult but well worth it. I'm penning
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