Episode 18: Ameena Shah - Breaking Waves

Episode 18: Ameena Shah - Breaking Waves

From Unstoppable. by Ziyan Huang

August 24, 2025 · 17 min

About this episode

Ameena Shah shares her inspiring journey as a trailblazing Kuwaiti sailor who qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode of "Unstoppable," we sit down with Ameena Shah, the trailblazing Kuwaiti sailor who made history in Paris 2024 Olympic Games as the Kuwaiti and GCC woman to qualify and compete in the ILCA 6 class! Discover the truth behind her incredible journey, from the early days of how she began sailing to how she overcame time constraints, physical challenges, and the pressure of representing her country on the world stage. Ameena's story is a testament n...

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Host: Ziyan Huang

Guest: Ameena Shah

Topics covered

  • sailing
  • Olympics
  • women in sports
  • overcoming challenges
  • personal journey

Keywords

  • Ameena Shah
  • Kuwaiti sailor
  • Olympics
  • ILCA 6 class
  • women in sports
  • sailing challenges
  • personal growth

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Places: Kuwait, GCC

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