VIDEO: Para athlete Zainab Al-Eqabi pulls a jeep during Dubai Fitness Challenge

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

Zainab Al-Eqabi, para athlete, pharmacist and TV presenter, has once again inspired us to rethink the way we live after she completed the “Jeep Challenge” as part of the ongoing Dubai Fitness Challenge.   

The Iraqi expat pulled a 4,800-pound Jeep to break new barriers in the fitness frontier.   

Zainab writes on his Instagram account, “OKAY ! I DIDN'T EXPECT THAT COMING ??!!! I would have never imagined that I will be participating in such a challenge EVER??!... And here comes the beauty of attending fitness events and activities… it motivates you to break the barriers... to be inspired… motivated… and to simply try and improve♥️ !!”

The Iraqi-born Dubai resident for the past two decades is a regular face in all fitness events in the emirate.   

Zainab lost her leg in a bomb blast in Iraq when she was just seven. She uses a prosthetic leg now.

Her persona inspires many to never stop dreaming of their goals.

Zainab shared a video of her feat on Instagram. The agile lady pulled the jeep for about 50 metres at Dubai Sustainable City.

A huge crowd cheered her during the event. After completing the challenge, Zainab said, “That was at one of the amaaaaazing Fitness Hubs at Dubai Fitness Challenge... and in particular, at the sustainability city fitness hub… It was an amazing challenge♥️! I had an incredible time♥️!! And of course, I had some help to accomplish it ?♥️?? #Thank You for all the amazing people ♥️”

She also asked, “Will you do this challenge???? #TellMe !!”
In the same post she wrote, “If you haven't signed up at @dubaifitnesschallenge yet. What are you waiting for? It’s never too late?? ! Sign up and show up at the amazing activities .. or simply enjoy all the online workout sessions ..??♥️ #Dubai30x30 #MyDubai.”

The Dubai Fitness Challenge was launched in 2017.
The challenge aims to create a more robust and healthy society.

Participants take up the challenge to complete 30 minutes of any fitness activity each day for 30 days.
It is an annual event. It took off on October 30, and ends on November 28.