The fight beyond the cage: Zamzam Al Hammadi’s promise to her mother

The National ·
United Arab Emirates

Zamzam Al Hammadi had just become a world champion when she saw her mother cry for the first time. She was befuddled by the tears. She had won; this was supposed to be a time for celebration. “I saw her crying for the first time, even though I was winning. I really didn’t understand if she was happy or sad. Then I asked her, ‘Mum, why are you crying?’ She told me, ‘I’m happy because you won, but…

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