Kanzy EI Dafrawy, better known as The Flying Daf, is one of the Arab world’s most established and recognisable squash extraordinaries, boasting 220 professional accolades stretching across a 15-year career and culminating in a world ranking high of 22.

Egypt-born, USA-educated and UAE-affiliated, Kanzy began her squash journey aged seven. She quickly gained notoriety for her agility and dedication, epitomised by incredible leaps around the court which earned her the moniker under which she now trades.

Securing youth titles all over the world, most significantly in Zimbabwe (African Cup), France (French Open), the Netherlands (Dutch Championships) and the UK (British Junior Open, runner-up), Kanzy’s professional career took off Stateside when she won the USA National Squash Championships in 2016, securing the country’s top ranking.

Nine Professional Squash Association titles duly followed, and by her early-20s Kanzy’s development into a coach was taking shape, nurturing upcoming talent in the US colleague system.

Away from the court, Kanzy earned an Economics degree from Egypt’s Lycee Francais Du Caire, and a Bachelor of Liberal Arts from Trinity College, Connecticut, United States, where she double majored in International Studies and French, while minoring in Urban Studies.