27-year-old Saudi taekwondo athlete Donia Abu Taleb qualifies for Olympics, first Saudi woman to do so.

27-year-old Saudi taekwondo star, Donia Abu Taleb, has made history by becoming the first Saudi woman to qualify for the Olympics. She trained at boys' clubs for years due to lack of female competitors, and now dreams of bringing home the Gulf kingdom's first gold medal in Paris. This achievement comes amidst Saudi officials' recent push to support women's athletics.

June 20, 2024
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