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Hanan Al-Zeyoudi

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Hanan Al-Zeyoudi
Personal information
NationalityEmirati
Born1995 (age 28–29)
Sport
Country United Arab Emirates
SportBoxing
Medal record
Representing  United Arab Emirates
Asian Amateur Boxing Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2021 Dubai 81 kg

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

Career

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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

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  1. ^ "UAE: Two Emirati women to make Asian boxing debut in Thailand". www.gdnonline.com. Archived from the original on 2021-06-24. Retrieved 2021-06-24.
  2. ^ a b 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. Archived from the original on 2023-08-29. Retrieved 2021-06-24.
  4. ^ a b "Boxing Citizen Al-Zeyoudi Prepares For The World Championship". 2021-06-22. Retrieved 2021-06-24.