Azua Shafii Freediver

Aida Malaysia Freediving record holder. Learn to HOLD your BREATH and FREEDIVE with me

SSI Freediving Instructor Trainer - I can certifiy Instructor from level 1-level 3
SSI Freediving Instructor - I can certify freediver from beginner to master level
WAVE 3 MOLCHANOVS Instructor. can certify freediver from Wave 1 until wave 3
Founder APNEA ODYSSEY Freediving - Freedive centre based in Kuala Lumpur
Competitive Freediver - I set and break Malaysia record for freediving in depth and pool

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09/05/2026

I had the opportunity to attend the Women 2 Women Coaching gathering by Institut Sukan Negara, a
meaningful space where women coaches across Malaysia came together to learn, share experiences,
and support one another in sport and leadership.
One topic that stood out deeply for me was menstrual health in female athletes.
It’s something for us experience in our monthly cycle, but sometimes we are shy to talk about it. Yet as
athletes and coaches, understanding the menstrual cycle is important for managing energy, recovery,
emotions, performance, and even training planning.
As women, our bodies are not “weak” because of hormonal changes. In fact, understanding our
physiology better can help us train smarter, recover better, and perform more sustainably.
What’s equally important is having a support system.
Sometimes athletes struggle quietly because they feel embarrassed to speak about pain, fatigue,
emotional changes, or irregular cycles. Having coaches, teammates, medical professionals, friends, and
communities that are willing to listen without judgement can make a huge difference not only for
performance, but also for mental and emotional wellbeing.
Support systems help athletes and even coaches feel seen, understood, and safer to communicate their
needs. And I believe this is something we need to continue building more strongly in sports culture.
I truly appreciate conversations like this becoming more normal in the sports industry. The more we
educate ourselves, the more we can create healthier and safer environments for future female athletes.
Thank you to everyone who shared their knowledge, experiences, and vulnerability today. Growth
happens when women support women 💙

06/05/2026

There always something we will learn in every competition. Thank you .divecentre for organizing the minicomp and the Freediving Workshop with William Joy. Definitely learn a lot from this trip.

23/04/2026

The audio version. Apa lah yang Azua dan buddy sembang sambil packing barang

07/04/2026

Acara Dynamic No Fins. Acara yang paling mencabar. Kamu setuju?

06/04/2026

Why I still compete.

It’s more than chasing numbers or medals.
Competing has become my form of self-care.

It keeps me aligned.
It pushes me to grow.
It reminds me to check in with my body, my discipline, my habits.
It gives me a reason to train with purpose, eat with intention, and live healthier.

Every competition brings me back to myself — stronger, clearer, and more focused.

Jakarta has never felt like a foreign place to compete.
I still remember my first competition here back in 2014 or 2015 — when there were only three women in the pool. was one of them.

And today, years later, we’re still here. Still diving. Still supporting each other.

Now it’s different.
We’ve grown. We understand our own styles, our own rhythms, our own way of diving.

But what hasn’t changed is the feeling.

To Windy, and to everyone in Jakarta —
thank you for always making me feel at home. Your warmth and hospitality mean more than words can say.

Until we meet again,
on another start line,
in another pool,
chasing another version of ourselves. 🤍