Afghan Athlete Sofia Soruri Wins Gold at Jiu-Jitsu League Event in Germany

Sofia Soruri, an Afghan grappling athlete, won two titles at the World Jiu-Jitsu League event in Frankfurt, Germany.

Soruri won gold in the No-Gi division with four victories and no defeats. She then won first place in the Absolute division among eight athletes from the United States, Egypt and Germany, receiving the championship belt.

Women and girls in Afghanistan face severe restrictions when it comes to sports. They are deprived of sports activities including gyms, competitions and training under Taliban rule.

This has led many Afghan female athletes to stop their activities or to leave the country due to restrictions on women's sports.

Soruri is among Afghan female athletes continuing their careers abroad. Her success in the international arena brings attention to the talent of Afghan athletes and the barriers they face at home.