Iran woman rides waves, makes history

Meet the first Iranian woman who competed at the Surf City El Salvador ISA World Surfing Games.

Setareh Maz'hari surfed her way into history books as the 1st Muslim woman to attend surfing competitions organized by ISA.

Maz'hari become a sensation in the world of surfing after her exceptional performance in the recent competitions held to qualify for the Olympics 2024 in Paris.

What sets her apart from other surfers is that she competed while observing the Islamic hijab.

Maz'hari is a member of the Iranian national surfing team, which consisted of three male athletes and the talented Maz'hari.

Not only is she a successful surfer, but she is also the deputy head of the surfing association of Iran and an international referee.

Maz'hari is also a member of the Iranian snowboard team. Her presence at the world games while observing the Islamic hijab has garnered attention from nations with Muslim-majority populations.

In fact, the Maldives has requested her participation in the 2023 Asian surfing championships.

Maz'hari's victory is not only significant for her personally, but it also represents the broader development of diversity in sports.

Her success in the surfing competition while observing her cultural and religious values sends a message of hope and inspiration to athletes globally who struggle to compete while upholding their cultural or religious beliefs.

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