
Nouran Gohar: World #1 Squash Champion on Burnout, Balance & Olympic Dreams
In the premiere episode of EMIT TALKS, we dive deep with Nouran Gohar — the world’s top-ranked squash player, mechanical engineer, and future Olympian. From the heartbreak of early losses to the mindset that took her to the top, Nouran opens up about pressure, resilience, marriage to a fellow world champion, and the real cost of chasing greatness.
🎧 In this episode:
– Why she chose squash over Ivy League offers
– Navigating burnout and mental health in elite sports
– The dynamics of two world-class athletes in one relationship
– Squash at the Olympics: LA 2028 hopes and challenges
– Egypt’s rise as the world capital of squash
Whether you're an athlete, entrepreneur, or someone obsessed with success psychology, this episode is packed with raw insights and powerful takeaways.
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