We intend this article for the sports achievements of Muslim women athletes in history who achieved success and fame through their participation in sports and sportsmanship, which eventually marked their names in history.
Below are the 10 most famous female Muslim athletes in history.
1. The most powerful Muslim athlete – Laila Ali
First on our list is the American-born Laila Ali, daughter of the legendary boxer Muhammad Ali. She became a boxer like her father and made a notable boxing career. Laila won 3 world champion titles in her time.
They discovered that she was undefeated until the end of her career, which is an exceptional record in the history of women’s boxing. Retired Laila Ali changed career from boxing champion to business woman. The once victorious boxer now becomes an entrepreneur selling her own beauty products and makeup.
2. The most powerful Muslim athlete – Hassiba Boulmerka
Algerian sports heroine, Hassiba Boulmerka, becomes the second Muslim athlete to win a gold medal at the Olympic Games. Hassiba competed in the 1500 meters in 1992 and won, giving her country its first Olympic gold medal.
3. The most powerful Muslim athletes – Roqaya Al Gassra
Roqaya Al Gassra is from Bahrain Roqaya Al Gassra. At the 2006 Asian Games in Doha, she won a gold medal in the 200-meter sprint, and a bronze medal in the 100-meter race. She won medals at the Asian indoor and Arab championships. At the 2004 Olympic Games, she made history by becoming the first competitor to run with a hijab. She is an inspiration and was eventually named Bahrain’s flag bearer for the 2008 Olympics.
4. The most powerful Muslim athlete – Rania El Wani
Rania El Wani is an Egyptian swimmer who has competed three times in the Olympics and other African competitions. She won four medals from 1991, the 1999 African Championship and the 1999 African Competition. Wani also won medals at the 1997 Mediterranean Games and 1999 Arab Games.
5. The most powerful female Muslim athletes – Kiran Khan
Kiran Khan is another inspiring Muslim athlete from Pakistan. She is a record holder in swimming who participated for her country in the Asian Commonwealth Games and the Beijing Olympics in 2008.
6. The most powerful female Muslim athletes – Shiekha Maitha Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Maktoum
Shiekha Maktoum is a martial arts competitor who is also a medal holder. She won silver during the 2006 Asian Games in Doha and also competed in taekwondo at the 2008 Olympics. She holds the world record as the first female athlete from the Gulf to carry the UAE flag at the 2008 Olympics.
7. The most powerful Muslim athlete – Nawal El Moutakawel
Nawal El Moutakawel from Morocco is highly regarded for being the first Muslim athlete to win an Olympic gold medal. Nawal made her mark in history by winning the 400m hurdles during the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. She was also the first Muslim woman to be elected to the IOC or International Olympic Committee. She was awarded the Laureus Award for Achievement in 2010.
8. The most powerful female Muslim athletes – Shiekha Latifa Bint Ahmed Al Maktoum
Sheikha Maktoum is a rider who has won many medals in regional championships. They recently praised Sheikha for winning a silver medal during the 2010 Asian Games.
9. The most powerful Muslim female athletes – Rubab Raza
Another impressive athlete added to our list is Rubab Raza. She was just 13 when she competed in the 2004 Athens Games, marking her as Pakistan’s youngest Olympian. She joined the 50 meter freestyle swimming, thus writing her name in history.
10. The most powerful Muslim athletes – Ghada Shouaa
Syria’s Ghada Shouaa was known for her magnificent performance at the Atlanta Olympics in 1996. She competed and won a gold medal in her heptathlon. Ghada also won several medals at the Asian and World Games.
