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That balance has been evident at the ongoing 8th Arab Women Sports Tournament (AWST 2026) in Sharjah, where she was among the standout performers, bagging double gold medals.
Her first win unfolded across the heptathlon. She registered 15.12 seconds in the 100-metre sprint, a high jump of 1.70 metres, a shot-put throw of 9.38 metres, a first-place finish in the 200 metres with a time of 26.42 seconds, a long jump of 5.24 metres, a javelin throw topping the field at 21.75 metres, and a closing 800-metre race completed in 2:33.64 minutes.
Her second gold medal came in the individual high jump, where she cleared 1.63 metres. Interestingly, the mark was slightly below her heptathlon clearance, suggesting that Aya thrives amid the constant rhythm and demands of multi-event competition.
Aya has learned to balance the physical demands of elite training with the discipline required for her studies. She is currently enrolled at the Faculty of Sports Sciences at Mansoura University, where her scholastic work complements her life on the track, deepening her understanding of preparation and recovery.
Aya says: “I have always believed that true success lies in the ability to achieve balance. My university studies are an integral part of my sporting journey. They give me the tools and knowledge I need to be a better athlete and more aware of my body and abilities.”
Her progress has been marked by a series of notable milestones. In AWST 2024, she won gold in the high jump, clearing an impressive 1.70 metres. She has also earned silver and bronze medals at the 53rd Egyptian Universities League, representing her university, with strong finishes in both the high jump and the 200 metres—further underlining her versatility.
Expressing her relationship with sport and the challenges that come with it, Aya says: “Every medal I win, and every personal best I break, is the result of years of hard work and sacrifice. Athletics is not just a sport for me - it is a way of life. Challenges are an essential part of the game, and they are what constantly push me to give my best.”
Aya continues to represent determination and discipline, serving as a role model for young athletes seeking to balance sporting ambition with academic responsibility. Her journey shows that progress in one area does not have to come at the expense of the other.
Looking ahead, Aya remains focused on developing both paths in parallel, with ambitions that extend beyond regional success. She says that she “aspires to represent Egypt at major international competitions and to raise her country’s flag high.”
She has a message to young people: “I call on every young man and woman to pursue their dreams with passion and determination. Do not let any obstacle deter you from achieving your goals. With dedication and hard work, we can make the impossible possible.”
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