TEHRAN – Zahra Kiani made history by winning Iran’s first gold medal in women’s taolu at the 2025 World Wushu Championships.

Kiani captured the gold in Qiangshu with 9.763 points. Indonesia’s Patricia Geraldine earned silver with 9.756, while Vietnam’s Duong Thuy Vi took bronze with 9.746.

Earlier in the day, Mehdi Moradi won a gold medal in men’s sanda 90kg. Shahin Banitalebi of Iran also earned a bronze in Nandao.

The 2025 World Wushu Championships are the 17th edition of the event, held in Brasília, Brazil, from Aug. 31 to Sept. 7.