Iran’s young women rowers delivered an outstanding performance on day two of the Asian U19 & U23 Rowing Championships in Shenyang, China, clinching one gold and one silver through the exceptional efforts of Soha Fakhri, Saqi Maleki, and Mohanna Haj-Hosseini.
Golden Triumph in the Women’s Youth Single Sculls
Soha Fakhri commanded the spotlight in the women’s youth single sculls final, crossing the finish line with a remarkable time of 7:45.20. Competing against top contenders from Kazakhstan, Japan, China, Hong Kong, and Kuwait, she emerged victorious—bringing home the gold with confidence and precision.
Strong Silver in the U23 Women’s Heavyweight Double Sculls
The pairing of Saqi Maleki and Mohanna Haj-Hosseini delivered another proud moment for Iran. In the U23 women’s heavyweight double sculls, they secured the silver medal with a time of 7:14.30, finishing behind Vietnam while holding off Indonesia, which took bronze.
From: ISNA