Achi news desk-
Baku (Sports Desk) Marzia Hamidi, the last female taekwondo fighter in Afghanistan who was sexually harassed by the Taliban and forced to leave her homeland, is determined to persevere. After being driven out of Kabul after the Taliban came to power, 21-year-old Hamidi faces many challenges as a refugee in a foreign country.
Despite being a talented taekwondo champion with the potential to win medals, Hamidi has been shamed and harassed by the Taliban in her homeland. Frustrated by the belief that women could not become champions, she was subjected to derogatory comments during her training, which left her feeling disgraced and disrespected.
With anger growing within him, Hamidi’s martial arts skills are now fueled by his determination to overcome the difficulties he has faced. She remembers the moment when Taliban fighters appeared outside her home in Kabul, marking the beginning of a turbulent period that eventually led to her escape from the oppressive regime.
Once again a refugee, bearing her name from birth due to being born in exile in Iran, Hamidi will represent the refugee team at the World Taekwondo Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan. Despite her disappointment at not being able to represent Afghanistan, she sees it as an opportunity to fight for her, her country and women who face similar challenges.
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Faced with the prospect of competing with taekwondo champions from around the world, while her homeland is in turmoil, Hamidi remains determined to represent her country, even if it means a regime that oppresses women like the Taliban .Why not go against. She acknowledges gender discrimination in her sport in Afghanistan and vows to continue fighting for women’s rights in her country, even if it means competing under a refugee label.
Faced with the reality of being declared a refugee due to the actions of the Taliban, Marzia Hamidi finds herself in a constant struggle to prove her strength and resilience. After fleeing her homeland in Afghanistan, she is forced to leave everything she knows and loves behind, and start her life anew in a foreign country.
The scars of Taliban rule in Afghanistan haunt her every moment, as she struggles to find a sense of belonging and purpose in her new home. Despite difficulties and trauma, Marzia refuses to surrender to the oppressive Taliban regime.
Through her passion for taekwondo, Marzia transforms her frustrations and anger into a beacon of hope and strength for women everywhere. They are determined to show the world that refugees are not weak, that they can achieve greatness and stand against the injustices they face.
With unwavering determination, Marzia fights not only for herself but for all those affected by the atrocities of the Taliban. They symbolize resilience, courage and defiance in the face of adversity. Continuing her journey as a Taekwondo athlete, Marzia Hamidi embodies the true spirit of a warrior, ready to face any challenge that comes her way.
