Who Is Lamia Tariq & Why Has She Won Six International Golds?

Some of us believe that inherent talent is not enough; one needs the right training and guidance as well as experience to excel at something. Lamia Tariq of the UAE, however, is a something of an exception to that belief. It is largely her talent that has made it possible for the little girl to make a mark at the international level.

Lamia Tariq

She is just eight years old, but she has been into rhythmic gymnastics for a while now. She started early – at just five years old – because she had so much energy and her parents were looking for a constructive way to channel that energy.

Striking gold in Tashkent

Little Lamia Tariq Malallah Al Farsi made headlines recently when she won the gold medal at the International Rhythmic Gymnastics Youth Cup in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

Many claims to fame

Earlier she also won gold medals at various international events in Nice, France, Greece, Germany, Russia and the UAE itself. This takes her personal tally up to at least six international gold medals in rhythmic gymnastics.

Representing the UAE

According her mother, everywhere that Lamia goes, she represents the UAE and it is her endeavour to try and do the best on behalf of her country.

Youngest to win award

Little Lamia has also received the Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Award for Creative Sports and is the youngest to have won this honour in January this year. The awards were presented in the tenth such event by the Crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum at an event at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

Dreaming big

Lamia would like to continue to represent her country at the highest level; perhaps one day even win an Olympic medal. However, there is currently no federation in the UAE where she can receive the requisite training for competing at the next level.

Her passion

The family is hopeful that they will continue to receive the support and encouragement that they have been. Meanwhile listen to the bright and intelligent little girl describe the sport that she is so passionate about and about the competitions that she enjoys being a part of.

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