Kurdish Athlete Farshad Gerdkana Makes Historic Victory in Europe
ARK News.. Kurdish athlete Farshad Gerdkana has achieved a historic milestone by winning first place and the gold medal at the European Jiu-Jitsu Championship held in Rome, Italy, proudly raising the Kurdistan flag at one of the continent’s most prestigious sporting events.
Originally from Kermashan in Eastern Kurdistan (Iranian Kurdistan) and currently residing in Belgium, Gerdkana competed in the 94-kilogram weight category, where he displayed remarkable skill and determination to triumph over some of Europe’s top-ranked competitors.
Following his victory, Gerdkana raised the Kurdistan flag amid applause from the crowd, expressing his pride in the achievement.
“I am very happy with this victory,” he said in a post-match statement. “I dedicate it to the families of Kurdistan’s martyrs who sacrificed their lives for freedom and dignity.”
The Kurdish champion also dedicated his gold medal to the cities of Kirkuk, Afrin, and Urmia, reaffirming their Kurdish identity and his deep pride in belonging to a people striving for peace and freedom.
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