Skilled fencer, Ms. Zainab Moosa is an active member of United Arab Emirate’s International Fencing Team, and Al Nadi Shabab Al Ahli Club – she displays exceptional techniques and flair in the sport of competitive fencing. Canadian University Dubai (CUD) is proud of CUD student Zainab Moosa’s achievements in fencing.
“It is an honour to be a part of the UAE’s International Fencing Team – and hold the UAE flag high!” Ms. Zainab Moosa, UAE International Fencer.
Fencing is a combination of three interconnected combat disciplines, namely: the foil, the épée and the sabre. The scoring system in fencing is based upon the number of times the weapon contacts the opponent’s body. Many fencers believe the foil is one of the most challenging combat weapons to master. Zainab says: “Of the three swords in fencing, my speciality is the foil sword.”
Zainab began fencing in her early childhood years and she promptly fell in love with the sport. She quickly became a professional athlete and a devoted fencing fanatic. Her dedication to the sport of fencing is practised daily – guided by her coaches and family. “Abilities in fencing are somewhat physical, however much of the success in fencing is grounded in the strength of my mental abilities.”
Zainab’s accolades in global competitions began in 2018. Her most recent competition was at the World Cup in London, United Kingdom, November 4-5, 2022. “With each global fencing match, I learn how to do the next one better.”
In 1924, the women’s fencing competition entered the Olympics. Zainab says: “My goal is to advance to the Olympics for fencing.”
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