12 Muslim Women Athletes Dominated the Paris 2024 Olympics

The Paris 2024 Olympics has shaped up to be an unforgettable milestone for women worldwide, thanks to the stunning lineup of female athletes. But if you’re looking to catch the real highlights, make sure you have these 12 incredible Muslim women on your radar because each one has taken the spotlight and represented our communities in their own epic way.

From breaking barriers to delivering jaw-dropping performances, these female athletes have set new standards and engraved their names in history. Whether it’s a groundbreaking gold medal win or an inspiring journey of resilience, their stories are nothing short of spectacular. 

Imane Khelif

Imane Khelif is an Algerian powerhouse who shook up the world of boxing and beyond this year! She’s an unstoppable force who claimed the gold medal in the women’s 66-kilogram division at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, making history as the first Arab and African woman ever to reach this pinnacle in the sport.

Khelif didn’t just win; she dominated. And I just want to say that it’s never too late to include her in our 2024 Muslim Women To Watch list with her infinite aura!

Dunya Aboutaleb

Dunya Aboutaleb is rewriting the history books for Saudi Arabia, one kick at a time! As the first Saudi woman to earn her Olympic spot through direct performance-based qualifications, she shattered barriers and set a new standard for female athletes in Saudi Arabia.

And let’s not forget that she gave Israel’s Avishag Semberg an iconic defeat with her stellar performance — and walked away like a boss, too!

Nada Hafez

Nada Hafez has fenced her way into history at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris in the most extraordinary way. Competing in the women’s saber event while seven months pregnant, Hafez made headlines around the world.

She proved to us the incredible strength, resilience, and determination that a female athlete can exhibit to defy the odds.

Kaylia Nemour

Kaylia Nemour has etched her name in history as a trailblazer for Algeria with her breathtaking performance, clinching Algeria’s first-ever Olympic gold medal in gymnastics and becoming the first African gymnast to ever win an Olympic medal in this discipline.

But that’s not it; she set the stage for one of the most inspiring comebacks in sports history when she made the bold decision to represent Algeria after the French Gymnastics Federation abandoned her.

Sifan Hassan

The incredible Dutch runner Sifan Hassan didn’t just participate in the Olympics this year; she owned it and won two bronze medals and one gold. But if you think she was done making history, you’d better think again.

As if winning gold wasn’t enough, she took her rightful place in the spotlight at the closing ceremony with hijab on, her gold medal shining, and the entire world watching.

Layla Almasri

Layla Almasri, a fierce Palestinian American middle-distance runner, captured global attention at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris by representing Palestine in the women’s 800 meters and setting a new national record for Palestine with a blazing time of 2:12.21.

While the medal podium wasn’t on the cards, Layla’s performance was a game-changer, and we couldn’t feel any prouder.

Julyana AlSadeq

Julyana AlSadeq just set a new standard for Jordan, and she did it in style. At the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, this Jordanian taekwondo athlete defeated her opponent to snag that gold medal in the women’s 67 kg category.

She’s proved that she’s not just in the game; she’s here to win it all. 

Sarah Chaari

Sarah Chaari just turned heads at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, where she put on a show in the women’s 67 kg taekwondo category. She came to Paris ready all the way from Belgium ready to leave her mark, and that’s exactly what she did.

We can’t get over the fact that she owned the mat and secured her milestone as the first European hijabi woman to win an Olympic medal.

Sara Samir

Sara Samir has crushed it at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris! This Egyptian weightlifting athlete snagged the silver medal in the women’s 81 kg category, adding another major win to her already impressive career. 

With a total lift of 268 kg, 151 kg in the clean and jerk, and 117 kg in the snatch, she was signaling to us that she had it in mind to bring her A-game to Paris.

Fatoumata Sylla

If you didn’t think you’d see a Gen Z hijabi gracing the Games from West Africa, we’re here to tell you that Fatoumata Sylla pulled that off this year as she is the first ever to represent Guinea in archery — and she did it with glamour and grit.

The best part? She did it all at the age of 22 and full hijab on!

Doaa Tawfeek and Marwa Magdy

Doaa Tawfeek and Marwa Magdy hit the Paris 2024 Olympics ready to shake things up. Repping Egypt in beach volleyball, these two queens turned heads and broke barriers, rocking their hijabs like the bosses they are.

They showed the world that wearing a hijab isn’t just about tradition; it’s about power, fulfillment, and proving that nothing can hold you back from making waves on the global stage.

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