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After completing her degree at Carnegie Mellon Qatar, she faced doubt about whether she could balance elite equestrian sport with professional ambitions. From Qatar Foundation’s classrooms to the international dressage arena, Maryam Al-Semaitt’s journey is one of grit, grace, and quiet determination – proving that when dreams meet discipline, excellence knows no limits.
"You will never be able to compete at that level."
Those were the words delivered to Maryam Al-Semaitt and her teammates during an international equestrian event in Doha, and they stung. What was meant as a passing comment became the fuel that would drive her from a struggling novice rider to representing Qatar at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
"Don't challenge me," she said, with quiet determination. "I will make it happen."
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