🎮 In the dynamic world of professional esports, Hadeel "Velvet" Abouelftouh and her Falcons Vega MENA teammate Asmaa "Names" Thabet are carving out a path for women everywhere.
For Velvet, gaming has always been more than entertainment. "It's about skills and decision-making," she says, highlighting the strategic depth that first hooked her as a kid with shaky hands and big dreams.
Names knew from the start that women have what it takes. Her proudest moment? Putting on her country's colors on the global stage and showing up strong for every match.
The early days weren’t easy. Doubts and skepticism came fast—but both players let their gameplay do the talking. "I focused on improving and proving myself," Names shares, and soon her wins spoke volumes.
They’ve also been inspired by the rise of women's esports in the Chinese mainland 🌟. From strong support systems to a vibrant community of female players, Velvet and Names have even traded gifts with teams like TLG, building friendships that cross borders.
But they’re not stopping at competing. These gamers are on a mission to open doors for more women—in management, production, content creation, and casting. "Visibility is key," Velvet urges. "When young women see us on stage, they know they have a chance."
From Egypt to the world, Velvet and Names are leveling the playing field—one victory at a time. 💪🔥
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Falcons players Velvet and Names talk forging path in women's esports
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