Sarah Abd Elbaki Explained

Sarah Abd Elbaki (born c.1997) is a Syrian rugby player, coach and referee.[1] Captain of the Syrian women's team, Abd Elbaki is "an influential figure in women's rugby in the Arab world".[2]

Abd Elbaki started playing rugby in 2017.[1] In 2020 she became the first woman to referee a domestic 15s match.[3] She is also an assistant coach for the Syrian men's rugby team.[1] In March 2021 she was named as one of 12 recipients of the 2021 World Rugby Women's Executive Leadership Scholarship.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sarah Abd Elbaki keen to use scholarship to "lead more women into rugby" . . 23 March 2021 . 1 April 2021 .
  2. Web site: Women’s Arab Sevens success, Farida Elzakzouk and Sarah Abd Elbaki . . 8 March 2021 . 1 April 2021 .
  3. Web site: Abdul Baki takes 'huge step' for rugby in Syria . World Rugby . 21 January 2020 . 1 April 2021.

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