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Ines Boubakri
How an Olympic fencer made history for Arab women.
Tunisian Ines Boubakri won bronze in fencing in Rio after a thrilling comeback in her final bout. Crippled with back and knee pain, she dug deep to claim the medal and become the first North African and first Arab woman to win a medal in fencing. It was the culmination of a lifetime proving other people wrong.
Ines reveals the secrets behind her success and how she controls her aggression when duelling, a crucial element to her success.
She also talks about her other passion, fashion, and how alongside her sporting career she is promoting equal rights for women, particularly in the Arab world.
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Sat 5 Jun 202101:32GMT
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- Sat 5 Jun 202101:32GMTBBC World Service East Asia
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