Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\u201cEveryone at work supports me,\u201d she said. \u201cMy family and everyone who knows me encourage me.\u201d<\/p>\n
Her interest in the sport began when she was young. She would watch videos of athletes and became increasingly interested in strength sports. During walks with her family, they noticed that she had a natural ability to lift herself using her hands.<\/p>\n
Her family then introduced her to a club for People of Determination, where she began training and discovered a sport in which she could excel.<\/p>\n
Her mother said the family initially wanted to help Aisha discover an activity that would build her confidence and allow her to develop her abilities.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe started to see that she had a beautiful talent and that there was a sport that suited her,\u201d her mother said.<\/p>\n
The family approached a club for People of Determination and began taking her to training sessions. What started gradually developed into participation in local competitions and, eventually, international championships.<\/p>\n
Her first international competition came in Bahrain, where she finished second.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat was the first championship for her, and she came second,\u201d her mother recalled. \u201cShe told us she wanted to make us happy with her medals.\u201d<\/p>\n
The silver medal was followed by a series of stronger performances, including gold medals at international competitions.<\/p>\n
One of the moments that tested Aisha’s determination came during a competition in Portugal. She suffered an injury after falling shortly before the event, leaving her with bruising.<\/p>\n
Her family encouraged her to rest, but Aisha was determined to compete.<\/p>\n
\u201cShe told me she wanted to participate,\u201d her mother said. \u201cShe competed and, thankfully, won two gold medals in Portugal.\u201d<\/p>\n
For Aisha, the support she receives from the UAE and those around her has become an important source of motivation.<\/p>\n
Her mother said the family has always been inspired by the UAE’s support for People of Determination and believes that encouragement can make a significant difference in an athlete’s journey.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere is nothing impossible for us,\u201d she said. \u201cEverything is possible. She is a citizen of the UAE, and our leaders never fall short in supporting us.\u201d<\/p>\n
That encouragement, she added, has strengthened Aisha’s determination to keep competing rather than stop when she faces setbacks.<\/p>\n
Her workplace has also played an important role.<\/p>\n
Aisha’s mother praised the General Directorate of Civil Defence for supporting her daughter’s sporting ambitions and giving her flexibility when competitions and training require time away from work.<\/p>\n
\u201cI would like to thank the General Directorate of Civil Defence and all the employees who have encouraged Aisha,\u201d she said. \u201cThey have supported her and given her flexibility at work, including allowing her to work remotely when needed.\u201d<\/p>\n
For Aisha, that support has helped her maintain a balance between her responsibilities as a civil defence employee and her ambitions as an athlete.<\/p>\n
Her latest international competition brought another lesson in perseverance. With her usual coach unavailable, she had to adjust to training with another coach. She was disappointed with her result at the Asian championship, but her family and colleagues encouraged her to continue.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey told her not to worry and kept encouraging her,\u201d her mother said.<\/p>\n
Now, Aisha has her sights set on her next challenges.<\/p>\n
She is preparing to compete in Japan in October, before travelling to Bahrain in February for another competition.<\/p>\n
The UAE champion is approaching both events with the same determination that has carried her from her first training sessions to international podiums.<\/p>\n
\u201cI want to keep going,\u201d Aisha said, reflecting on her journey and the support around her.<\/p>\n
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