Iranian Karateka Wins Historic World Championship Gold

Iran achieved a landmark sporting victory after Atousa Golshadnezhad claimed the nation’s first senior women’s gold medal at the World Karate Championships in Cairo, according to Alalam News Network, a TV BRICS partner.

The global tournament, featuring athletes from 87 countries, concluded with finals across multiple divisions. In the women’s 61 kg category, Golshadnezhad mounted a decisive comeback, overturning a two-point deficit to secure the world title. Her victory marks a breakthrough moment for Iranian women’s karate and sets a new standard for future competitors.

The achievement comes as several BRICS and BRICS+ nations demonstrate rising momentum in international sport. In youth chess, Kazakhstan delivered a dominant showing at the 27th Asian Youth Chess Championship in Bangkok, earning 11 medals across classical, rapid and blitz events, including five golds, Kazinform reports. Nearly 700 players from 33 countries participated, with Kazakh juniors excelling across age groups.

Recent judo competitions reflect similar success. At the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam, Russia topped the medal table with two golds and four silvers, Prensa Latina reports. Arman Adamian won the men’s 100 kg title, while Ayub Bliev secured gold in the 60 kg division. The event drew 373 athletes from 52 nations, with Japan, Germany, Georgia, Mongolia and Brazil also among the top performers.

Together, these results point to the strengthening global presence of BRICS and BRICS+ athletes across martial arts, mind sports and competitive disciplines.