[1] Aleena came to prominence in late 2022, winning the gold medal in the triples at the 2022 Malaysian Games[2] and then winning a silver medal at the national singles at the Bukit Kiara Sports Complex.

[3] Her performances led to her being selected by the Malaysian national team, to represent them at the sport's blue riband event, the 2023 World Bowls Championship.

[5][6] The Malaysian team ranked seventh in the world at the start of the tournament, were given the target of reaching the semi finals.

[7] In the pairs partnering Ain Nabilah Tarmizi, she reached the final against Malta, where she won the gold medal after winning 15–11.

Nawawi won the gold medal in the fours at the 15th Asian Lawn Bowls Championship, held in Pattaya, Thailand, during March 2024.