Tehran: President Masoud Pezeshkian has congratulated female Iranian karateka Atousa Golshadnezhad for winning a gold medal at the World Karate Championships in Cairo, praising her performance as a symbol of the capabilities of Iranian women on the global stage. Pezeshkian noted that Golshadnezhad’s decisive victory, which secured Iran’s first-ever women’s gold medal in senior world karate competitions, marked a ‘historic honor’ for the nation.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the president emphasized that this achievement reflects the determination and effort of Iranian women, who have consistently proven their abilities in various arenas. Golshadnezhad’s success is seen as an inspiration to many and a testament to the potential of Iranian women in sports and beyond.