Egyptian fencer Nada Hafez competed in the Paris Olympics seven months pregnant, winning her first-round match.

Egyptian fencer Nada Hafez participated in the Paris Olympics while seven months pregnant, revealing her pregnancy on Instagram to "shed light on the strength, perseverance, and relentlessness of the Egyptian woman." Hafez won her first-round match but was eliminated in the round of 16. Her announcement received predominantly positive reactions, with users praising her determination and passion.