Tunisian Laila Ahmadi wrote a new chapter in Arab women's sport by winning a bronze medal at the Women's Weightlifting World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan — becoming the first Arab female athlete to achieve this distinction at this level in a sport demanding both strength and technical precision.
Ahmadi lifted 112 kg in the snatch and 138 kg in the clean and jerk, achieving a combined total of 250 kg — a new personal record that exceeded both her own expectations and those around her.
Ahmadi wept on the podium as she kissed the Tunisian flag, saying: 'I dedicate this medal to every Arab girl who was told this sport is not for women. My message is simple: there are no limits for those who work hard and honestly.' Her words ignited a wave of widespread solidarity across social media platforms.
Ahmadi received unconditional support from the Tunisian federation, which invested in her training for six years and sent her to academies in China and Russia to receive the world's highest-level weightlifting coaching — a rare experience in Arab sport.
Specialists expect Ahmadi to feature among medal contenders at the next Olympic Games following this achievement, which has transformed her into a genuine sports role model for the new generation of Arab female athletes across all disciplines.
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