Ghazal Khalaj

Ghazal Khalaj
Personal information
NationalityIran
Born (1990-09-22) 22 September 1990
Height170 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Sport
SportKabaddi
Medal record
Women's Kabaddi
Representing  Iran
Asian Games
Gold medal – first place2018 Jakarta PalembangTeam
Silver medal – second place2014 IncheaonTeam
Bronze medal – third place2022 HangzhouTeam
Bronze medal – third place2010 GuangzhouTeam
Ghazal Khalaj (center, wearing jersey numbered 1) celebrates with her teammates after winning the gold medal at the 2018 Asian Games

Ghazal Khalaj (born 22 September 1990) is an Iranian kabaddi player and captain of the Iranian national women's kabaddi team.[1][2][3]

Career

In 2018, she led the team to win a gold medal at the Asian games, beating India.

In 2022 Asian Games, she was part of the team that won bronze.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Mighty opponents in a hijab". The Times of India. 18 March 2012. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
  2. ↑ Acharya, Shayan (13 August 2023). "Iran women's kabaddi team on a raid to defend Asian Games title". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
  3. ↑ "'Zouuu zouuu': Iran out to reclaim ancient sport of kabaddi". France 24. 21 August 2018. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
  4. ↑ "Kabaddi KHALAJ Ghazal - The 19th Asian Games". info.hangzhou2022.cn. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
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