TEHRAN – Iranian female taekwondo athlete Nahid Kiani underwent knee surgery on Thursday.

She sustained an injury to her right knee. After reviewing medical documents and consulting with specialists, it was decided that the meniscus of her right knee would be operated on.

Kiani was discharged on Thursday and will begin rehabilitation with hydrotherapy and physiotherapy after the rest period.

She should begin rehabilitation training in six weeks, followed by technical training to prepare for competition, subject to the coaching staff’s discretion.