Fawzeyah Journey in Rhythmic Gymnastics

At just 14 years old, Fawzeyah Jamal Alabdulkreem is passionate about rhythmic gymnastics and is already competing in international competitions. 

Born and raised in Kuwait, she is one of four siblings. While all of her siblings are involved in sports, Fawzeyah is the only one pursuing rhythmic gymnastics, a sport that, while still relatively uncommon in the Middle East, is growing.

Fawzeyah began her rhythmic gymnastics journey at the age of eight, and not long after, she earned herself a place on the Kuwait national team. Since then, she has represented her country in over 15 international competitions, traveling to countries such as the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and Estonia. 

However, like many gymnasts, her journey has not been without challenges. At the beginning of 2024, she suffered a severe injury affecting both of her legs. It began in her left leg, where she struggled to jump, lift her leg above 90 degrees, or even sit comfortably. Soon after, she discovered that her right leg was also affected. The injury required months of physical therapy, ultrasounds, and other treatments.  However, about six months later, Fawzeyah recovered returning to compete internationally in Bosnia. Additionally, the facilities in Kuwait are not perfect, and finding suitable places to train can be hard. 

Balancing school and sport is also not easy. Fawzeyah’s day begins early, waking up at 5:45 a.m. for school, which runs from 7:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Afterward, she trains from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with additional personal training sessions on some days. 

In the future, Fawzeyah dreams of becoming an Asian champion and hopes to compete in the Asian Championships. 

QUESTIONS

Favourite food?

Chinese

Favourite drink?

Schweppes

Early morning training or late night training?

Depending on the day, on my free days, I will choose the morning on school days, of course, night trainings.

Music or no music while training?

No music, only during routines.

If you had to describe RG in one word, what would it be?

Endless

Favorite competition?

Beşiktaş Cup in Turkey

Advice and Inspiration

Start, and do not be scared to stand out. I hope I can inspire more Kuwaiti girls to start

Rhythmic gymnastics, too, or any sport, just to keep them moving and healthy.

What does it mean to you to represent your country?

It's a feeling that can't be expressed, and it's very important to me to represent Kuwait

and all the hard work.

What would you like to be remembered for?

I want people to remember me as someone who never gave up and kept going. Quitting is the only way to lose.