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\u00a0Guinness World Record\u00a0Holder Areej Al Hammadi Is An Icon In The Making As She Normalises Women Playing Football In The Region<\/em><\/p>\n

The\u00a0Emirati footballer who SMASHED\u00a0the world \u201chotstepper\u201d record joined Casey on the Lovin Show last week and it’s safe to say that the icon in the making stole the show.<\/p>\n

Areej Al Hammadi completed 86 repetitions of the ball control trick, where footballers tap the ball with each foot, in JUST 60-seconds (the previous record was set at 56 repetitions back in March in the UK)<\/p>\n

From a young age, Areej aspired to become a profeshh footballer and totally succeeded in her ambitions as she is now a part of the\u00a0UAE National Football Team. During the interview, she went onto express how every time she steps out for the national anthem she feels major ‘butterflies’ and the feeling never gets old. When asked about her top two moments this is what Areej had to say,<\/p>\n

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“My two moments is when you score or when your team scores for the national team, it’s such an amazing feeling! And national anthem, when you line up and start singing the national anthem, you get butterflies. I can’t explain the feeling, you get so excited and hyped up.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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“Growing up you always hear it’s for boys, why are you playing this sport? Why don’t you pick something else? You know… but we’ve come to the point where the country provides you with all the opportunities.”<\/em><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Culturally they still face criticism and face plenty of challenges on a daily basis over playing a sport that’s maily dominated by males, however, Areej assures that “gradually if we keep promoting the game and if we keep playing, it’s eventually going to be accepted.”<\/em><\/p>\n

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A post shared by Areej Al Hammadi \u0627\u0654\u0631\u064a\u062c \u0627\u0644\u062d\u0645\u0627\u062f\u064a (@areej.alhammadi13)<\/a> on Jul 29, 2020 at 5:18am PDT<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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\u201cIt\u2019s a proud moment an achievement for me, for my name to be on there, for my country, and for women around the world. I\u2019m really happy.\u201d<\/em><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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Areej took the challenge at a residential area in Mirdif, Dubai, outdoors on a concrete ground, using a FIFA approved football.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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A post shared by Areej Al Hammadi \u0627\u0654\u0631\u064a\u062c \u0627\u0644\u062d\u0645\u0627\u062f\u064a (@areej.alhammadi13)<\/a> on Aug 3, 2020 at 10:39pm PDT<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

ALSO READ:\u00a0Young Emirati Woman BREAKS The Guinness World Record For \u2018Football Hotstepping\u2019<\/em> <\/a><\/p>\n

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WATCH the FULL interview right here!<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/lovindubai\/videos\/329811855048864<\/p>\n

Feeling inspired by Areej’s story? Then get yo\u2019self a\u00a0sturdy ball<\/a>\u00a0and try smashing a few world records yourself!<\/h2>\n

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