Martial arts: The women championing Muay Thai in Sudan
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In Khartoum, the Muqatel Training Center opened its doors to women after Omar Al Bashir fall. They can take Jiu jitsu, Muay Thai and MMA classes there. Today, Sudan's only female martial arts fighters train here. Among them, Myriam El Rasheed, 27, a new champion of Muay Thai. Holder of several medals won in international competitions, she is a source of pride for her country and an inspiring example for many young women.
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