Nada Hafez Age, Wiki and Bio

Nada Hafez

Quick Info

ProfessionFencer, Clinical Pathologist
NationalityEgyptian
Date of Birth28/08/1997
Age27 years
BirthplaceCairo, Egypt

Bio/Wiki

Full NameNada Muhammad Hafez Ahmad Atawia
Famous forParticipating in the 2024 Summer Olympics despite being 7-months pregnant

Physical Stats & More

Height168 cm
Weight58 Kg
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack with Light Brown Highlights

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolCollège de la Mère de Dieu, Egypt
College/UniversityFaculty of Medicine Kasr Al Ainy, Cairo University (2014-2021)
QualificationGraduate

Personal Life

Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Zodiac SignVirgo
Marital StatusMarried
Engagement DateMay 2022
Marriage Date3 February 2023

Relationships & More

HusbandIbrahim Ihab (Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Basketball Player)

Family

SpouseIbrahim Ihab

Career

International Debut2014
Domestic/State TeamEgyptian Shooting Club
Coaches
  • Mahmoud Gindyia
  • Vincent Anstett
  • Haitham Gheita
HandednessRight
Medals
Gold
  • 2014: African Youth Games, Gaborone (Individual Sabre)
  • 2015: African Under-20 Fencing Championship (Individual Sabre)
  • 2015: Egypt Fencing Cup (Individual Sabre)
  • 2019: African Games, Salé (Team Sabre, Individual Sabre)
  • 2022: Egyptian Fencing Cup, Cairo (Individual Sabre)
  • 2023: African Fencing Championships, Cairo (Team Sabre)
  • 2024: African Fencing Championships, Casablanca (Team Sabre)
Silver
  • 2015: African Fencing Championships, Cairo (Team Sabre)
  • 2018: African Fencing Championships, Tunis (Individual Sabre)
  • 2022: African Fencing Championships, Casablanca (Individual Sabre)
  • 2023: African Fencing Championships, Cairo (Individual Sabre)
Bronze
  • 2014: Senior African Fencing Championships, Cairo (Individual Sabre)
  • 2016: African Fencing Championships, Algiers (Team Sabre)
  • 2019: Senior African Fencing Championships (Individual Sabre)
  • 2022: African Fencing Championships, Casablanca (Team Sabre)
  • 2024: African Fencing Championships, Casablanca (Individual Sabre)
Awards & Honours
  • Felicitated by the President of Egypt (2018)
  • Felicitated by the President of the Cairo University (2018)
  • Felicitated at the FEE Award Ceremony (2021)
  • Miss Sports in the 'Best Poll' ceremony held by the Tatweej News website
  • World Olympians Association Certificate (2022)

Some Lesser Known Facts

Nada is a three-time Olympian, competing in the 2016, 2020, and 2024 Summer Olympics.
Before fencing, she was a national champion in gymnastics but had to quit due to an injury.
She started fencing at the age of 11 after being inspired by a friend.
Nada joined the Egyptian National Senior Fencing Sabre Women’s Team in 2014.
She credited her coach, Haitham Gheita, for enhancing her mindset ahead of the 2020 Olympics.
In the 2024 Olympics, she made it to the round of 16 by defeating American fencer Elizabeth Tartakovsky.
Nada publicly announced her pregnancy shortly after reaching the round of 16, surprising many.
She has a passion for horse riding and maintains a regular fitness routine.