Hanan Al-Zeyoudi

Hanan Al-Zeyoudi is an Emirati boxer.[1][2]

Hanan Al-Zeyoudi
Personal information
NationalityEmirati
Born1995 (age 2829)
Sport
Country United Arab Emirates
SportBoxing
Medal record
Representing  United Arab Emirates
Asian Amateur Boxing Championships
2021 Dubai 81 kg

Career

Her first major international competition was the 2019 Asian Amateur Boxing Championships, after the AIBA allowed competitors to wear a hijab.[3] Along with Fahima Falaknaz, she became one of the first female boxers from the UAE to participate in international competitions.[2]

At the 2021 Asian Amateur Boxing Championships she secured a bronze medal.[4]

She has qualified for the upcoming 2021 AIBA World Boxing Championships.[4]

References

  1. Desk, GDN Online. "UAE: Two Emirati women to make Asian boxing debut in Thailand". www.gdnonline.com. Retrieved 2021-06-24.
  2. Hammond, Ashley (March 29, 2019). "Breaking down barriers — meet the UAE's first female boxers". gulfnews.com. Retrieved 2021-06-24.
  3. "UAE women will participate in the ASBC Asian Confederation Boxing Championships after the hijab rule". AIBA. 2019-03-27. Retrieved 2021-06-24.
  4. "Boxing Citizen Al-Zeyoudi Prepares For The World Championship". 2021-06-22. Retrieved 2021-06-24.


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