Portraits of Arab Sportswomen

The Financial Times magazine is running a wonderful piece on a series of photographs and videos initiated by Sheikha Mayassa of Qatar, and taken by Brigitte and Marian Lacombe. The work celebrates the achievement of Arab sportswomen.

Maryam Al Boinin, 14, equestrian, Qatar, with her sister Mai: 'I got into riding from my sister. I used to think I wanted to be a businesswoman, but now I want to have a ranch, I want to be a gold medallist. If I’m having a bad day, or going through a rough time, horse riding takes it all away. When my sister started riding, girls didn’t have clubs or the chance to do sports. Now Qatar is different than before and there’s lots of opportunities for girls to ride. What boys can do, girls can do. I’m so lucky and I thank my sister for sharing this hobby with me.' (FT)

Here is a video with Maryam. Read the full article and enjoy the wonderful pictures and videos on the Financial Times site.