Sport can reflect ambition and belief, but it can also be practical. For some, it provides structure or focus; for others, a way to test themselves or feel part of something. For athletes with disabilities, it can offer a space to compete and define success on their own terms.
Two women exploring those ideas were in Dubai this weekend for the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, where they took part in a panel on Women Shaping Sport in the Middle East. They spoke about how pushing back against expectations has influenced their careers and their place in sport.
Fatima Al Bluo
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