Ruqsana Begum

Ruqsana Begum became a Muay Thai world champion in 2016, the world's first female Muslim boxing champion. With the reluctant blessing of her parents, she had completed a long journey to the top, battling against prejudice, depression, panic attacks and ME. A role model to many, she was part of the Adidas Here to Create campaign and Karen Millen's #WomenWhoCan campaign.

Ruqsana Begum became a Muay Thai world champion in 2016, the world's first female Muslim boxing champion. With the reluctant blessing of her parents, she had completed a long journey to the top, battling against prejudice, depression, panic attacks and ME. A role model to many, she was part of the Adidas Here to Create campaign and Karen Millen's #WomenWhoCan campaign. See less