Iran's Zahra Kiani makes history with gold at 2025 World Wushu Championships
Female Iranian wushu athlete Zahra Kiani has secured a gold medal at the 17th World Wushu Championships 2025 held in Brazil.
Kiani won the gold medal on the fourth day of the events in Brasilia on Saturday, showcasing her exceptional skills in the women’s Qiangshu, a Wushu talu (or form) that prominently features a spear as the primary component of the routine.
As the final competitor to take the stage in the talu field, Kiani concluded her performance in first place among 27 participants, making history by clinching the gold medal.
🇮🇷🥇 Historic women's wushu gold for Iran
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Zahra Kiani clinched gold medal at the 2025 World Wushu Championships (Qiangshu form) on Saturday, overcoming the challenge from 27 competitors. It marks Iran’s first-ever women's gold in Wushu history.@presstvsports pic.twitter.com/kTMvw0FF31
This achievement marks the first gold medal for Iranian female wushu athletes in the individual talu category at the World Championships.
Consequently, the total medal count for the Iranian wushu team at the World Championships in Brazil has now reached two golds and one bronze.
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