In this inspiring episode, Dr. Samira Orabi highlighted a very important topic in Arab societies: women and sports. She discussed societal challenges, the importance of awareness, and the role of female coaches in empowering women, especially in swimming and water rescue.
Dr. Samira emphasized that the biggest obstacles women face in sports are not physical, but cultural—society still holds wrong ideas about the role of female athletes. The solution goes beyond training and includes raising awareness through:
Sports are not just about improving appearance—they build self-confidence. For example, a woman learning swimming overcomes her fear of water, makes friends, discovers her abilities, and feels personal satisfaction as her fitness improves. The journey starts with movement and ends with empowerment.
Empowerment is not just about participation—it includes training, management, initiatives, and research. She highlighted a proud example: a woman became the first female referee in weightlifting in Jordan, showing that women can lead when given opportunities.
Dr. Samira shared key advice for coaches:
Dr. Samira stressed the importance of professional swimming training, starting with solid fundamentals before advancing to higher skills. Programs include:
She also highlighted water rescue skills, such as the "tuck" and "jellyfish" techniques, which vary by trainee level.
Women must empower themselves first, believe in their abilities, and work toward leadership roles with confidence and competence. Empowerment is not a gift—it is achieved through knowledge, effort, and persistence.
A coach reflects their performance, behavior, and reputation. Therefore, self-development and strong professional and human values are essential.
Dr. Samira Orabi’s episode is a clear call for every woman to believe in herself and develop through sports, and for every coach to raise their professional and human standards to truly empower their communities.
Sports are not a luxury—they are a right and a tool for progress. To make a difference, one must start from within, then move forward with confidence to create change.
