‘She’s the best son you’re ever going to have’: The mother pushing a UAE snowboarder towards the Olympics
When Maya Al Muhairi was in Bosnia with her family, she was told about a new snowboarding instructor. She asked her kids if they wanted to try, and her daughter, Amenah, described by her mother as "an adventurous spirit", jumped up and volunteered. “The instructor had stars in his eyes; Amenah had stars in her eyes. She said, 'I love it, mum, I love it, I love it, this is it, this is it, this is…
Maya Al Muhairi, a proud mother from the UAE, has been instrumental in her daughter Amenah's success in snowboarding. When Amenah was young, her mother introduced her to a new snowboarding instructor in Bosnia. The enthusiasm in Amenah's eyes was evident as she declared her love for the sport. Over a decade later, Amenah has become one of the UAE's top young winter athletes, making history as the first Emirati to compete at multiple international events.
Her mother's unwavering support and encouragement have been crucial in this journey, pushing Amenah to break her limits and strive for excellence.
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