Woroud Sawalha
Woroud Sawalha (Arabic: الورود صوالحة) from Asira ash-Shamaliya[1] is a Palestinian Olympic athlete. She is one of two runners, along with Bahaa Al Farra, among the five athletes who represented Palestine in the 2012 Olympics. She competed in the women's 800m, placing last in her heat. She was also the flag bearer at the closing ceremony.
 Woroud Sawalha. | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Palestinian |
| Born | March 11, 1991 Asira ash-Shamaliya, West Bank, Palestine |
| Weight | 104 lb (47 kg) |
| Sport | |
| Country | Palestine |
| Sport | Track |
| Event(s) | Women's 800m |
Due to Palestine's lack of training facilities, she and al-Farra often travelled to Qatar, Egypt, and Jordan to train for the Olympics.
References
- Palestinian female Olympian: 'Miracles do happen', May 17, 2012, CNN
- Queshi, Huma. "Female Arab athletes: lives through a lens". The National.
- "Palestinian, Afghan athletes live Olympic dream". Google News. Agence France-Presse.
- "Palestinians', Afghans' Olympic joy". Gulf News.
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