Get ready to be inspired by a true trailblazer. This episode, published on April 17th, 2023, features the remarkable Safiya Al Sayegh, the first Emirati and first Arab woman to join a WorldTour Pro Team, UAE Team ADQ. At just 21, Safiya’s meteoric rise since starting her cycling career in 2016 is nothing short of incredible.
Safiya closed 2022 with a phenomenal six medals at the Arab Track Championships (two gold, three silver, one bronze!), and she’s already secured her third National title in both the Individual Time Trial and Road Race in 2023, solidifying her status as the UAE National Champion.
At the time she had her sights set on a packed international schedule, including the Asian Road Cycling Championships, UCI World Championships, Asian Games, and Arab Championships.
In this captivating chat, Safiya shares her journey from her very first bike, the unwavering support of her family, overcoming mental battles to clinch international titles, and balancing her immense passion for cycling with full-time university studies. We’ll also delve into her Olympic aspirations and what it means to be a pioneer for women’s cycling in the Arab world.
Don’t miss this inspiring conversation with an athlete who is truly pushing the power meter for passion and purpose!
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📸 Follow Safiya’s Inspiring journey: @safiya.alsayegh
- Stay updated with UAE Team ADQ: www.uaeteamadq.com, @uaeteam_adq, and
- @uaedevo_team
- Discover more about initiatives encouraging women in cycling: @wmn_moving_fwd
- Learn about the UCI and the Women’s WorldTour: uci.org
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