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

The medal hanging around her neck—engraved with Women’s Wellness Fitness, Third Place—marked her as one of the top six athletes in her category worldwide. For Roya, the podium was not an endpoint but a milestone in a story she is still writing, one rooted in perseverance and an unwavering commitment to self-transformation.