"My husband is 'Mr. Si' and I am 'Amina'.. Samar Hamza, the wrestling champion, opens the doors to her life and shares her dream of winning an Olympic medal."
Wrestling champion spoke about various personal aspects of her life during an interview with Youm7 TV, discussing her relationship with her husband and how she balances her family responsibilities with her sports career. She emphasized that marriage does not hinder girls from achieving their dreams as long as they have a clear goal to pursue. She also shared insights into her personality outside the ring, her diet, and her ambition to win an Olympic medal.
My husband is my biggest supporter
The wrestling champion explained that her husband is her greatest support in her sports career, never opposing her participation in training, competitions, or camps, and always striving to encourage and motivate her, especially during tough moments, so she can continue her pursuit of an Olympic medal.
She offered advice to girls, stressing that marriage should not be an obstacle to achieving ambitions, as long as a girl has a clear goal she is working towards. She pointed out that there are successful role models in various fields who have managed to balance family life with work or sports.
She added that married life is not always perfect, like any household, where some situations and disagreements arise, but agreeing on how to handle them, and maintaining calmness, affection, and compassion, helps to overcome them.
From wrestling to homemaker and mother
The wrestling champion talked about her life at home, emphasizing that once she enters the house, she leaves the competitive atmosphere behind and transforms into a wife and mother, stating that she forgets everything about wrestling as soon as she returns home.
She noted that her relationship with her husband is based on respect and understanding, explaining that he is the one who chooses the food at home, and she has no problem with that. She also commented on the ridicule she faced after marriage regarding who would cook, stressing that such comments do not affect her.
She revealed her favorite foods, mentioning that she loves okra, lamb, and baked rice, and explained that she had dreamed of becoming a chef when she was younger due to her great passion for cooking and food.
The reality of violence outside the ring
The wrestling champion responded to rumors surrounding her wrestling practice, explaining that she laughed upon hearing such news, as the type of wrestling she practices is completely different, and she is not a WWE wrestler like John Cena and others, where the rules and attire differ significantly.
She admitted that she was more aggressive before marriage and might resort to hitting if provoked, but she confirmed that her personality outside the ring is completely different, and she does not resort to violence in the street or in her daily life.
She stated that she considers herself a role model for girls of her generation, which is why she strives to ensure her behavior outside the ring is a positive example for them, especially since they may imitate her actions.
The wrestling champion stressed that saying wrestling is not suitable for girls is a big mistake, affirming that girls are capable of practicing sports and achieving success in them, while being mindful of themselves and various aspects of their lives.
She added that she cares about her feminine appearance and prefers to wear subtle makeup rather than overdoing it.
She also discussed her diet, explaining that she follows a specific eating plan, but it is not as restrictive as some might think, as she eats chicken and vegetables normally, while managing portion sizes and focusing on getting protein from various sources such as chicken, meat, and fish.
Sickness is my weakness... and the Olympic medal is my dream
The wrestling champion concluded her remarks by emphasizing that illness represents her weakness, as a person's health is one of the most impactful matters. She clarified that she does not have a phobia of anything.
She affirmed that what she lacks to achieve her dream of winning an Olympic medal is the grace of God, stressing her commitment to her dream and her continued efforts to reach this achievement.
