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

For Roya, stepping onto the competition stage is not merely an athletic endeavor—it is a form of quiet rebellion. She sees herself as a representative of Afghan women who are rarely allowed to choose their paths. Her “self-made identity,” as she calls it, is the result of determination, endurance, and a refusal to allow history to dictate her future.