sports

In this interview, we talk to Lolwa Hussein Al Marri, the President of Qatar Women’s Sports Committee, who plays a major role in supporting and developing women’s sports in Qatar.

The representation of Qatari women in sports remains behind the representation of men. Thus, Qatari female athletes have taken it upon themselves to change this narrative challenging the stereotypes in society regarding women’s sports. One of these brave women is the rising runner Mariam Farid, who proved through her achievements that Qatari Muslim women could wear the hijab, participate in sports, and excel.