From Forced Marriage to Global Podiums: The Unbreakable Journey of Roya Karimi

Her breakout moment came in 2023 at a European competition held in Spain under the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness. Competing against high-level athletes, Roya took first place, earning her professional card—an achievement that marked her arrival on the international stage. For someone who had once been denied basic schooling, becoming a professional athlete was an astonishing triumph.