Paris (IP) - Playing a breathtaking match on the Shiapchang of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, Nahid Kiani, Iran’s taekwondo star, stood as the runner-up to be the first woman in Iranian history, who reach the Olympics finals.

Iran PressEurope: Nahid Kiani who defeated her Lebanese rival Laetitia Aoun 2-0 in the semifinals in the women's -57kg weight category, filled to overcome her South Korean opponent and sufficed for second place in the world.

Nahid Kiani trounced her Lebanese opponent Laetitia Aoun 2-0 in the semifinals but gave up 0-2 to her Korean rival on Thursday night.

She has become the first woman in Iran’s history to advance to the final round of Olympic competition, breaking barriers and etching her name into the annals of sports history. The significance of this achievement extends beyond the mat, inspiring a new generation of athletes and heralding a new era for women in Iranian sports. 

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