Fans have expressed curiosity in learning about Kaylia Nemour’s roots, including her parents and citizenship. The talented athlete just made history by bagging the first gold medal in gymnastics at the 2024 Olympics for Algeria. Nemour’s fans and the world rejoiced as she beat the likes of talents like USA’s Sunisa Lee and China’s Qiu Qiyuan to march to the top spot.
However, amid the celebrations what caught fans’ attention was the mystery behind her residing in France, yet competing for Algeria. Here is all the information fans need to know about Kaylia Nemour’s parents and the truth behind her citizenship.
Who are Kaylia Nemour’s parents?
Kaylia Nemour’s parents are Jamel Nemour and Stephanie Nemour.
Nemour’s parents hail from different heritages. According to a report by Moms Magazine, her father Jamel Nemour hails from Algeria. On the other hand, the Olympic gold-winning gymnast’s mother, Stephanie Nemour, is a resident of Beaumont-En-Véron, France, and is of French heritage.
As per the outlet, Kayla Nemour’s father, Jamel works as a deputy animator and started his own business a few years back. Additionally, her mother, Stephanie, has been working as a volunteer president for a gymnastics club and also was a trader in the early years of her life. In addition, she was a recruitment manager, as per the details of her LinkedIn page.
What is Kaylia Nemour’s ethnicity and citizenship?
17-year-old Kaylia Nemour’s ethnicity is listed as African, as per NBC New York’s report. Even though she resides in France with her parents, she decided to represent her father, Jamel’s country at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
According to the same report, Nemour made the decision after having a rift with the French gymnastics federation. The dispute not just involved the FGF, but also Nemour’s club Avoine Beaumont. Thus, the 17-year-old has embraced her Algerian roots. As per NBC Chicago, when it comes to citizenship, Kaylia Nemour and her parents hold the citizenship rights of both Algeria and France, thus making her a dual wielder.
