RIYADH – Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to the United States Princess Reema bint Bandar on Saturday announced on social media that Donia Abu Talib, a member of the Saudi Taekwondo national team, became the first Saudi woman to qualify for the Olympics.
Donia successfully secured her spot in the Olympic Games after achieving victory in the Asian Qualifying Rounds.
This milestone shows Saudi Arabia’s commitment to women’s participation in sports, particularly under Vision 2030, which aims to promote youth sports investment, with a focus on empowering women and girls.
According to recent reports, the number of registered female athletes in Saudi Arabia has reached 330,000.
