Zahra Rahimi, Iran’s national para-taekwondo athlete, steps onto the podium at the Asian Championships with a bronze medal and raises a flag bearing images of child martyrs from the 12‑day war, honouring the innocent victims of the Zionist regime’s crimes.
Bronze Medal at Asian Para‑Taekwondo Championships
When Zahra Rahimi won bronze at the Asian Para‑Taekwondo Championships in Malaysia, she ascended the podium carrying a flag adorned with images of child martyrs from the 12‑day imposed war. In doing so she honoured the memory of the victims of the Zionist regime’s atrocities.
A Silent Cry Heard Around the World
As the Iranian flag, bearing solemn images of martyred children, was raised during the medal ceremony, the world heard the silent scream of a nation. What Rahimi achieved was more than a sporting triumph—it was a statement of resilience.
A Medal in the Colour of Martyrdom
Rahimi claimed her medal in the spirit of “martyrdom,” dedicating her success to the fallen angels of her country and symbolically conquering Asia’s podium. Her gesture on the medal stand in Malaysia resonated far beyond sport.
About Zahra Rahimi
- Born on 2 November 2008 in Marand, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran.
- At just 15 years old, she became Iran’s youngest athlete at Paris 2024, where she earned a silver medal in the women’s –52 kg category in para‑taekwondo, defeating opponents from China, Brazil, and Georgia before losing narrowly in the final to Mongolia’s Ulambayaryn Sürenjav 5‑2.
- Earlier in 2024, she won gold at the Asian Para‑Taekwondo Championships, confirming her status as one of the continent’s top athletes in her class.
A Powerful Message Through Sport
Rahimi’s flag‑raising act at the Asian championships wasn’t just symbolic—it was a deliberate homage to the innocent children lost during the 12‑day war, and a call for global awareness. Her athletic achievement thus served a dual purpose: sporting excellence and heartfelt commemoration.