Ready to level up your inspo? 🎮 Meet Hadeel “Velvet” Abouelftouh and Asmaa “Names” Thabet—two Egyptian pros from Falcons Vega MENA who are breaking all the stereotypes in women’s esports.
For Velvet, gaming was never just a hobby. “It’s more about skills and decision making,” she says. It’s that strategic mindset—like analyzing an opponent’s move in Mobile Legends or building a solid economy in League of Legends—that makes esports a serious sport.
Names says her drive comes from a simple belief: women belong on this stage. Her proudest moment? Wearing her country’s colors on the global arena and proving there’s room for everyone in the competition.
But the road wasn’t smooth. Velvet admits she started “with shaky hands,” facing doubts and stereotypes head-on. Their secret weapon? Letting performance do the talking. Names focused on “improving and proving myself,” earning respect match by match.
They’re also big fans of the growth of women’s esports in the Chinese mainland—amazed by the strong support, big events, and next-level player pools. They’ve even swapped gifts with teams like TLG, turning rivals into friends.
Beyond the game, both are on a mission to boost female representation in every corner of esports—from pro player spots to management, content creation, and casting. “Equal access to resources and visibility is key,” Velvet urges, “so more girls can see themselves on this path.”
These trailblazers remind us: with passion and grit, we can all level up. Ready to hit “start”? 🔥
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Falcons players Velvet and Names talk forging path in women's esports
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