Hafez spoke openly about balancing pregnancy with the demands of Olympic competition.

“My baby & l had our fair share of challenges, be it both physical & emotional. The roller coaster of pregnancy is tough on its own, but having to fight to keep the balance of life & sports was nothing short of strenuous, however worth it”, she said.

“This specific Olympics was different; Three times Olympian but this time carrying a little Olympian one!”

She also expressed her gratitude to her husband, Ibrahim Ihab, and her family for their support.

“I’m writing this post to say that pride fills my being for securing my place in the round of 16!. I'm lucky to have shared the trust of my husband @ibrahimihab11 and that of my family to be able to come this far” she added.

Hafez’s announcement has been met with widespread admiration on social media. X users have praised her incredible achievement.

Twitter has been abuzz with reactions. @YWalmiki tweeted “Nada Hafez's Olympic performance while being 7 months pregnant is a stunning example of combining motherhood and sportsmanship, highlighting her extraordinary determination and the power of the human spirit. God bless her and her baby”.

Another user, @AlexForbesUK, commented, “Congrats to Nada Hafez on her pregnancy and Olympic journey! Such an inspiring story of strength and dedication!”

Some users added a touch of humour. @teenson_007 tweeted, “I guess that makes the baby an Olympian,”

While @Row4gold suggested, “Name her Olympia.”

@RishiRahar also tweeted “That's incredible news! Kudos to the lady. Nada Hafez's announcement is both surprising and inspiring, especially considering she competed so recently. It's a testament to her strength and dedication. Congratulations to her!”

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