In the last episode of the Abtal podcast series, host Reem Abulleil sits down with Egyptian diver Maha Amer as she prepares for her second Olympic Games this summer in Paris.
Amer shares her inspiring journey, from making history as the first Egyptian to win a medal in diving at the World Championships to balancing her academic pursuits with her athl ... Show More
Jan 2024
Tennis stars Ons Jabeur and Mayar Sherif open up about their journeys
In the first episode of Abtal, host Reem Abulleil is joined by two iconic Arab tennis players, Tunisian Ons Jabeur and Egyptian Mayar Sherif, for their first interview together. Ons is the highest-ranked African woman and Arab player in tennis history and Mayar is the second-high ... Show More
47m 41s
Feb 2024
Teen prodigy Hana Goda on pressure, Olympic dream and fear of failure
In the second episode of the Abtal podcast, host Reem Abulleil is joined by Egyptian table tennis prodigy Hana Goda. Goda, 16, has been making waves in table tennis internationally since she was 11. She was ranked No 1 in the world in the under-15 cadets category when she was onl ... Show More
45m 33s
Mar 2025
Rubi Habash: Legacy, Love, and Life as a Mom
From dominating the Jordanian basketball scene to stepping into the spotlight as a TV presenter, Rubi Habash has never backed down from a challenge. But her story is more than just a highlight reel—it’s a testament to resilience, reinvention, and the power of perseverance.In this ... Show More
51m 30s
Feb 2025
What’s the Mindset Behind Golden Moments? With Jessica Ennis-Hill (and Nicola Adams)
<p>Introducing Gold Minds, a brand-new podcast hosted by Olympic legend Jessica Ennis-Hill. Join Jess as she sits down with world-class performers from sport, entertainment, and beyond, exploring the highs and lows of their extraordinary careers. </p><br><p>Through per ... Show More
20m 14s
Oct 7
How to Build Inner Strength, Stay Grounded and Keep Going Through Life’s Challenges with Sifan Hassan #584
It’s easy to be inspired by success, but the real lessons often lie in what it took to get there. After all, true strength isn’t just physical; it’s found in how we face change, challenge and the unknown. In this episode of my Feel Better, Live More podcast, I sit down with one o ... Show More
1h 23m
Mar 2024
Episode 7: UAE Women's Basketball Captain Amal Bin Haider joins Beyond the Buzzer
Amal Bin Haider is the captain of the UAE women's basketball team and a tremendous hooper, but her story is one filled with adversity. Having battled Alopecia since 2017, Amal candidly opens up about her struggles on and off the court, and how she uses adversity to fuel her ... Show More
39m 47s
Feb 2025
Raducanu scare the tip of the iceberg; Andreeva and Rublev make differing breakthroughs
Catherine, David and Matt cover a compelling week of on court action in Dubai, Doha and Rio, as well as a couple of disturbing stories about male threat against women, involving Elena Rybakina and Emma Raducanu. Part one - WTA Dubai review. Mirra Andreeva wins the biggest title o ... Show More
1h 20m
Aug 2024
Kelley and Lisa went to Paris to see Soccer and Basketball win GOLD | The Gold Standard
Welcome to the final episode of The Gold Standard, hosted by basketball legend Lisa Leslie and USWNT and Gotham FC great Kelley O'Hara. In today's episode, our hosts recap their trip to Paris! We go through what it was like being at both gold medal games, and the after parties. L ... Show More
25m 17s