Ghazal Khalaj

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Ghazal Khalaj
Personal information
NationalityIran
Born (1990-09-22) September 22, 1990 (age 35)
Height170 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Sport
Sport Kabaddi
Medal record
Kabaddi
Representing Flag of Iran.svg  Iran
Asian Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2018 Jakarta Palembang Team
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2014 Incheaon Team
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2022 Hangzhou Team
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2010 Guangzhou Team
Ghazal Khalaj (center, wearing jersey numbered 1) celebrates with her teammates after winning the gold medal at the 2018 Asian Games Iran women's national kabaddi team 13970602000432636707284596364879 37509.jpg
Ghazal Khalaj (center, wearing jersey numbered 1) celebrates with her teammates after winning the gold medal at the 2018 Asian Games

Ghazal Khalaj (born September 22, 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. 2012-03-18. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 2023-10-06.
  2. Acharya, Shayan (2023-08-13). "Iran women's kabaddi team on a raid to defend Asian Games title". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 2023-10-06.
  3. "'Zouuu zouuu': Iran out to reclaim ancient sport of kabaddi". France 24. 2018-08-21. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
  4. "Kabaddi KHALAJ Ghazal - The 19th Asian Games". info.hangzhou2022.cn. Retrieved 2023-10-06.