The Champion of Sport and High Fashion — Almaha Bahdelah


How the first female taekwondo coach in Saudi Arabia is redefining strength, style, and freedom.

31.03.2025

"Set your goals high and don’t stop until you reach them," - says Almaha Bahdelah — a mantra that defines her remarkable journey.

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A Pioneer in Every Sense

Almaha Bahdelah leads a lifestyle that blends discipline, elegance, and fearless ambition — an inspiration to thousands across the region. As Saudi Arabia’s first female taekwondo coach, she stands as a powerful symbol of resilience and transformation.
For decades, sports in Saudi Arabia remained largely inaccessible to women due to traditional norms and restrictions. Yet a new wave of ambitious, confident young women is reshaping that landscape. Among them, Almaha shines brightly — a trailblazer who balances athletic strength with fashion-forward sophistication and the wisdom of mentorship.

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Empowering the Next Generation

Almaha’s dedication to teaching taekwondo is more than just about technique — it’s about empowering her students to believe in themselves. Working primarily with children, she approaches each student with care and patience.
“I admire their genuine determination to repeat the exercises over and over again until they get them right,” she shares on social media — often accompanied by vibrant snapshots of her training sessions.
For her, martial arts are a tool for building confidence, discipline, and self-worth — values she weaves into every lesson.

Photo: Instagram* @almaha.bahdelah

Resilience Through Every Challenge

Even during the difficult days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Almaha remained a source of strength for her community. Through home workout videos, healthy recipes, motivational posts, and quiet encouragement, she continued to uplift her followers.

“Work hard in silence — let your success make the noise.”

This quote encapsulates her life philosophy — one she embodies with unwavering consistency across fitness, social media, and everyday life.

A Visionary of Beauty and Style

Today, Almaha Bahdelah is more than an athlete — she is a celebrated beauty and lifestyle influencer. Her fashion sense reflects a bold, modern perspective while embracing the elegance of Arab culture. She fearlessly experiments with color, silhouette, and makeup — never straying from her unique visual identity.

Accessories play a key role in her signature style. Among her favorite designers is Hala Algharbawi, a Saudi creative based in Berlin whose work fuses contemporary form with traditional soul. Almaha also collaborates closely with Pearl Collection, a fashion house known for reinterpreting traditional Saudi garments into refined, feminine silhouettes that align beautifully with her essence.

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A Life Between Cultures and Cities

With homes in Jeddah and Morocco — and a seasonal love affair with Marbella — Almaha’s lifestyle is as multifaceted as her personal style. She frequently shares her favorite cafés, beaches, boutiques, and wellness retreats with her community, turning her social media into a refined guide for elegant living.

Her presence online is not just aspirational — it’s authentic. Through curated visuals and heartfelt captions, she invites her audience into a world of balance, wellness, and self-expression.

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A Cultural Icon for a New Era

Almaha Bahdelah’s appearance at the Saudi Cup — one of the Kingdom’s most prestigious cultural events — was a defining moment. Draped in a gown embroidered with Eastern motifs and a flowing blue veil, she embodied both modernity and heritage in a single look.

She represents the evolving identity of the modern Arab woman: grounded in tradition, yet unafraid to break barriers and redefine the rules. In every step she takes, Almaha proves that strength, style, and freedom are not contradictions — they are the future.
LA REINE ARABIA Magazine