Saoussen Boudiaf

Saoussen Dlindah Hilane Boudiaf is a sabre fencer. Born in France, she represents Algeria internationally and competed for France in the past. She won the gold medal in the women's individual sabre event at the 2022 Mediterranean Games held in Oran, Algeria.

Early life

Boudiaf was born in France to an Ivorian father and Algerian mother. She never met her father, her mother died when Boudiaf was six, and she was raised by her aunt and grandmother. At the age of 11, her aunt encouraged her to practice a sport and she picked up fencing at a local club.

Personal life

Boudiaf is Muslim.