{"id":41360,"date":"2023-10-06T12:42:09","date_gmt":"2023-10-06T08:42:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/?post_type=articles&p=41360"},"modified":"2023-10-06T12:42:09","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T08:42:09","slug":"sheikha-maitha-al-maktoum-dubai-royal","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/articles\/sheikha-maitha-al-maktoum-dubai-royal\/","title":{"rendered":"Olympian, Martial Arts Master & Equestrian Expert: Everything To Know About HH Sheikha Maitha Al Maktoum"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Her Highness Sheikha Maitha bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is someone who can’t be pigeon-holed. An Olympian, martial arts master, equestrian expert and more, this Dubai sheikha<\/a> sheds limits and expectations placed on her with grace.<\/p>\n

The daughter of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, shows us how to lead with empathy and dedication, whilst she follows in her father’s footsteps, continuing on his adoration and passion for horses.<\/p>\n

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Read More: HH Sheikha Dr. Dalal Al Maktoum Shares A Touching Message For Emirati Women\u2019s Day<\/a><\/p>\n

Elevating through Martial Arts<\/h3>\n
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Sheikha Maitha’s journey in to the realm of sports begin through martial arts. Beginning her career at the age of 20 in 2000, she went on to win 10th Pan Arab Games just four years later in 2004. She also became the first UAE woman to bring home an international gold mdeal.<\/p>\n

Two years later, Sheikha Maitha went on to win a silver medal at the 2006 Asian Games in the women’s over 60kg karate category.<\/p>\n

But it was in 2008 that would be a pinnacle for her career, as well as history making for the UAE. Her Highness went on to qualify for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. Navigating unchartered territories, she became the first woman to represent the UAE in the Olympics. During these Olympic Games, she competed in the the taekwondo 67kg category for women.<\/p>\n

Pivoting to Polo<\/h3>\n

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As if mastering one sport to global status isn’t enough, Sheikha Maitha pivoted from her martial arts career to women’s polo in 2011. Combined with her partners of worldly stallions and her horse-riding infused upbringing, the sportswoman has garnered a range of accolades. From the IFZA Silver Cup 2021 to leading the UAE team to championship at the Dubai Polo Challenge 2021, her expertise continue to enter new realms.<\/p>\n

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