Olympian Nada Hafez announced her pregnancy while competing in the Paris Olympics, and it stirred up controversy among fans

Egyptian fencing champion Nada Hafez announced her pregnancy after defeating her American opponent by 15-13.

In a wholesome post, Nada wrote “7 MONTHS PREGNANT OLYMPIAN! What appears to you as two players on the podium, were three! It was me, my competitor, & my yet-to-come to our world, little baby!
My baby & I had our fair share of challenges, be it both physical & emotional. The rollercoaster of pregnancy is tough on its own, but having to fight to keep the balance of life & sports was nothing short of strenuous, however worth it. I’m writing this post to say that pride fills my being for securing my place in the round of 16!”

While the post shed light on the strength and abilities of Egyptian women, it angered Egyptians who claimed the athlete was selfish for taking a spot that could have gone to someone else.

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After the severe criticism the fencer witnessed, she posted a story on her Instagram account “To my beloved nation, when I mentioned my pregnancy it was to shed light on the strength, perseverance and relentlessness of the Egyptian woman. And by winning against the American champion who’s ranked 7th on the world is a clear victory and demonstration of what an Egyptian athlete, Doctor, and most of all woman can do. I’m not the only athlete to have participated while being pregnant; there have been many other international champions who have played pregnant so long as there are no medical restraints to stop them. I’m so proud of representing Egypt in the Olympics and showing what Egyptian women are capable of!”

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