Farinaz Lari facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Farinaz Lari |
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| Born | March 21, 1987 Iran |
| Other names | Spitfire |
| Residence | Canada |
| Nationality |   Iranian-Canadian |
| Height | 1.66 m (5 ft 5+1⁄2 in) |
| Weight | 52.0 kg (114.6 lb; 8.19 st) |
| Division | Strawweight |
| Style | Kickboxing, Muay Thai |
| Trainer | Ali Dagger Khanjari |
| Rank | Number One ranked fighter in the 52 kg World K-1 Rules WAKO. |
| Spouse | Ali Khanjari |
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last updated on: November 2, 2017
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Farinaz Lari is a famous Iranian kickboxer. She was born on March 21, 1987. Farinaz made history as the first Iranian woman to win the World Kickboxing Championships. She is known for her amazing skills in both kickboxing and Muay Thai, which is another type of martial art. Farinaz has achieved a lot in her career, inspiring many young athletes around the world.
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Farinaz Lari's Amazing Achievements
Farinaz Lari has won many awards and medals throughout her career. Her hard work and dedication helped her become a top athlete. She has competed in major international events, bringing home several important titles.
World and Asian Championships
Farinaz showed her strength on the world stage. In 2013, she won a gold medal at the World Kickboxing Championships (WAKO) in the 52 kg category. This was a huge win for her and for Iran. The same year, she also earned a bronze medal at the Sport Accord World Combat Games.
She also did very well in Asian competitions. In 2012, Farinaz won a silver medal at the Asian Kickboxing Championships held in India. She also secured a silver medal at the 3rd Asian Indoor Games Kickboxing championships in 2009.
Other Notable Wins
Farinaz's success wasn't limited to just championships. In 2011, she won a gold medal at the Kickboxing World Cup Diamond. She also had a professional fight against a Thai opponent in 2008 and won.
Before becoming a kickboxing star, Farinaz was also a talented gymnast. She won a gold medal at the National Youth Gymnastics Championships in 1998. This shows her athletic talent from a young age.
National Success and Team Membership
Farinaz has also been a champion in her home country. She won gold medals at the National Kickboxing Championships in both 2006 and 2007. In 2008, she won a gold medal at the National Muaythai Championships.
Her skills led her to join national teams. She was a member of the Iran Muaythai National Team in 2008. From 2009 to 2013, she was also a key member of the Iran Kickboxing National Team. Farinaz also served on the Women Committee for WAKO in 2011, helping to shape the sport.
