Roya Karimi, an Afghan female bodybuilder, has secured third place in the global “Wellness Natural” competition.
Karimi announced her achievement in a post on her Instagram account, stating that the international event took place in Santa Susanna, near Barcelona, Spain. She dedicated her victory to the women of Afghanistan who have been deprived of basic freedoms.
She emphasized that the competition included the IFBB Pro World Championships, covering categories such as Body Fitness and Wellness Fitness. Roya Karimi competed in the professional (Pro) division of bodybuilding and earned her position from among approximately 45 participants.
In part of her message, she wrote: “On the global stage, I stand free; but I dedicate this top-three victory to the Afghan women who have been denied freedom. You are my strength, and my spirit stands alongside every woman in Afghanistan whose wings have been constrained. Your strength brought me here. This victory belongs to you.”
In recent years, Roya Karimi has emerged as one of Afghanistan’s most successful figures in bodybuilding, earning several high-ranking titles at both amateur and professional levels in prestigious European competitions.
Before participating in the “Wellness Natural” competition, she had already appeared in several international contests, and due to her remarkable progress, discipline, and consistency in training, she has become a well-known athlete among Afghan migrants.
Her achievement on the world stage comes at a time when women and girls in Afghanistan face extensive restrictions and are banned from participating in sports.
