Here’s a look at the most inspiring Egyptian women of 2023
Egyptian women have made historic and unique global achievements this year, serving as models of inspiration in sports, sports, science, or social and cultural fields.
Sarah Shendy
Sarah Shendy obtained a bachelor’s degree in law and justice from the University of Kent, after which she joined the Police Academy in America with the aim of becoming an officer.
She was appointed as a training officer at Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy.
On May 24, Shendy made history by being sworn in as a member of the Case Western Reserve University Police – becoming the first Egyptian police sergeant in the state of Ohio.
Hana Goda
Emerging table tennis champion in Africa Hana Goda, the youngest in the African continent, reached the final match in the 2021 African Table Tennis Championship when she was only 13-years-old.
She repeated her brilliance last year, winning the gold medal as part of the women’s national team in the Mediterranean Games.
In September, Goda won the Women’s Singles Championship in the African Table Tennis Championship – opening the door for her to participate in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
She also ranked second in the Girls’ Singles under 17 years in the International Table Tennis Federation, and came in 31st in the Women’s Singles according to the classification issued in October.
Reem Asaad
Reem Asaad ranked amongst the 100 most powerful businesswomen in the Middle East and North Africa in 2023.