Zeina Nassar facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Zeina Nassar
Statistics
Rated at	Bantamweight
Nationality	Germany
Born	Berlin, Germany
Boxing record
Total fights	35
Wins	15
Wins by KO	1
Losses	20

Zeina Nassar is a talented German professional boxer. She has Lebanese family roots. Zeina is the current Berlin Boxer title-holder. In 2018, she won the German Women's Elite Championship. This was in the 'up to 57 kg' weight group. Zeina Nassar also helped change boxing rules in Germany. This change allows women to compete while wearing a headscarf. She became an official Nike Athlete in 2017.

Zeina's Early Life and Education

Zeina Nassar was born and grew up in Berlin, Germany. Her parents were from Lebanon. She first became interested in boxing when she was 13 years old. She saw a video of female boxers on YouTube. At that time, Zeina was playing basketball. She wanted a sport that showed her "own individual strength." Zeina is a scholarship holder in Germany. She also studies sociology and education in Potsdam.

How Zeina Started Boxing

Zeina found boxing inspiring. She liked the idea of showing her personal power. This led her to try a new sport. Boxing was a perfect fit for her.

Zeina Nassar's Boxing Career

In 2013, Zeina Nassar and her coach made a big change. They helped alter German boxing rules. This meant women could now train and compete while wearing headscarves. This was a very important step for many athletes.

Major Achievements in Boxing

Zeina won her first title in 2014. She became the Berlin boxing champion. She still holds this title today. She has won it five times in a row. In 2018, she made history. She became the first Muslim woman to win the German Women's Elite Championship. This was in the 'up to 57 kg' weight category. Zeina hopes to change boxing rules internationally in the future. She also wants to see changes at the Olympics.

Zeina's Work Outside the Ring

Zeina Nassar also had a role in a play. It was called ‘Stören’. The play was shown at the Maxim Gorki Theater in Berlin.