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Reem Abulleil

Reem Abulleil

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Reem Abulleil is an Egyptian multimedia journalist and editor with over 14 years of experience covering sport both regionally and internationally. She travels the world covering tennis, F1 and the NBA, while also focusing on Arab athletes across a wide range of sports. Her columns and exclusive interviews provide insight into the happenings on the tennis circuit and shed light on important issues related to sport in the MENA region. Reem is also the host and producer of The National’s Abtal podcast, a series dedicated to Arab athletes and their journeys towards the Paris Olympics.
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Skander Mansouri, right, and Nicolas Mahut at Wimbledon. Photo: Skander Mansouri
Skander Mansouri keeps Tunisian hopes alive at Wimbledon

Mansouri battles on in the absence of Ons Jabeur as he makes it to doubles second round alongside veteran Nicolas Mahut

TennisJuly 07, 2024
Reem Abulleil
Ons Jabeur practising at the All England Club ahead of the Wimbledon Championships. PA
Exclusive'This is where I feel amazing' - Jabeur begins quest for Wimbledon title

After successive final defeats, Tunisian star gets her mission to go one better at SW19 off to a great start with a straight-sets win over Moyuka Uchijima

TennisJuly 02, 2024
Reem Abulleil
Ines Laklalech during the Aramco Team Series London in St Albans, on June 16, 2022. Getty Images
Elghobashy and Laklalech seal Olympic berths with one month to go

Egypt's Elghobashy returns to the Games in beach volleyball, Moroccan Laklalech seals spot in women's golf

OlympicsJune 26, 2024
Reem Abulleil
Egypt's Dina Meshref competing against former world champion Wang Manyu of China in the WTT Champions tournament in Xinxiang in 2023. Getty Images
Dina Meshref hopes to cement table tennis legacy at Paris Olympics

Egyptian has a rich family heritage in the sport and will be competing in her fourth Games this summer

OlympicsJune 21, 2024
Reem Abulleil
Benjamin Hassan. Sarahawk fotografia / FPTennis
Arab athletes on road to Paris 2024: Hassan, Sherif secure tennis spots

Lebanon's Hassan granted Universality Place - a wildcard - in men’s singles event at the Olympic Games

OlympicsJune 13, 2024
Reem Abulleil
Jordan's Ahmad Abu Al Soud in action on the pommel horse. AFP
Jordanian gymnast Al Soud aiming for gold at Olympics

As he targets the top medal in the pommel horse at the Paris Games, he talks about how he almost quit the sport

OlympicsJune 08, 2024
Reem Abulleil
Moez Echargui. Photo: Moez Echargui
Tunisian tennis player Moez Echargui on realising Olympic dream

Late bloomer looking to make the most of his opportunity when he enters Roland Garros for the first time during the Paris Games

OlympicsMay 23, 2024
Reem Abulleil
Nouran Gohar was crowned the women's CIB PSA World Champion. Photo: PSA
How Gohar overcame great expectations to become world champion

Egyptian world No 2 beat compatriot Nour El Sherbini for crown after losing three consecutive world finals

SportMay 22, 2024
Reem Abulleil
Mutaz Barshim of Qatar will defend his Olympic high jump crown in Paris. EPA
Arab athletes on road to Paris: Joy for Iraq, Barshim hits form

Lebanese shooter Bassil warms up with gold medal at ISSF World Cup

OlympicsMay 13, 2024
Reem Abulleil
Rafael Nadal, left, embraces Pedro Cachin at the net following their match at the Madrid Open. Getty
Classy or weird? Cachin asking for Nadal shirt causes a racket

Argentine requested a T-shirt of Nadal's after losing to the 22-time Grand Slam champion in Madrid and has garnered mixed reactions from his fellow pros

TennisMay 03, 2024
Reem Abulleil
Abdullah Shelbayh during his practice session with Stafanos Tsitsipas at the Madrid Open at Caja Magica on April 26, 2024. Getty Images
Tsitsipas predicts bright future for Jordanian talent Shelbayh

World No 7 impressed by 20-year-old who had opportunity to hit with Greek star in Madrid this week

TennisApril 28, 2024
Reem Abulleil
Mayar Sherif during her victory over Lauren Davis in the first round of the Madrid Open at La Caja Magica on April 24, 2024. Getty Images
ExclusiveSherif on ending long wait for a win and pride in her journey to top

Egyptian player secured her first victory of a difficult year at the Madrid Open this week

TennisApril 26, 2024
Reem Abulleil
Alex Eala in action against Magda Linette at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open. Chris Whiteoak / The National
ExclusiveTennis starlet Alex Eala: I want to inspire Filipinas

Rising Philippines teenage tennis star says the love she receives from her people motivates her to achieve more

TennisApril 25, 2024
Reem Abulleil
LeBron James is part of a star-studded USA squad headed for the summer Olympics, with a stop-off in Abu Dhabi first. Reuters
Gauff thanks Lyles for inspiring men's USA basketball super-squad

LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant part of a star-studded line up headed to the Paris Olympics this summer

SportApril 24, 2024
Reem Abulleil
Omar Oraby in action for Al Ahly, the reigning champions begin their BAL title defence against City Oilers in the Nile Conference. Getty Images
New recruits boost Al Ahly as they begin BAL title defence

Exciting Egyptian-American talent Gardner set to star for Eagles who are bidding to become first repeat champions

SportApril 19, 2024
Reem Abulleil
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