Meet the Kurdish Sisters Defying Tradition, Breaking Barriers Through Weightlifting
- By Ahmad Zebari
Three sisters from Irbil have won gold and silver medals in weightlifting events in the regional 2021 Arab Weightlifting Championship. While preparing for future weightlifting competitions, the three Kurdish women are inspiring young girls to step into a male dominated field. VOA’s Ahmad Zebari reports from Irbil, narrated by Namo Abdulla. Camera: Ahmed Zebari Produced by: Ahmed Zebari