Egyptian fencer Nada Hafez made headlines at the Paris Olympics by revealing that she was 7 months pregnant while competing in the women's individual saber event. Despite the challenges she faced, Hafez managed to secure an impressive victory in her opening match against the USA's No. 7 seed Elizabeth Tartakovsky.
In a heartfelt Instagram post, Hafez shared her unique experience of competing with her unborn child, describing the moment on the podium with her opponent as a representation of the three of them together. She expressed pride in reaching the round of 16 and highlighted the physical and emotional challenges she had to overcome during her pregnancy.
