Achivments
My History
ACHIVMENTS
it’s my purpose: to aim high, inspire others, and prove that no matter the obstacle, you can always find a way forward.
Three-time Paralympic Gold Medalist (London 2012, Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020) in individual recurve archery — the first Iranian woman to win gold at either the Olympics or Paralympics. Holder of multiple Paralympic Team Medals (bronze in London 2012, silver in Rio 2016). Winner of World Archery Championships and Asian Para Games titles, with dozens of gold, silver, and bronze medals earned across more than a decade of competition. First Paralympian and Asian woman to compete in both the Olympics and Paralympics in the same year (Rio 2016). Flag bearer for Iran at the 2016 Olympic Games. Recognized internationally with awards including the Sport Accord Spirit of Sport Award and the IPC International Women’s Day Next Generation Leader Award.
Zahra Nemati – Medal Summary
Paralympic Games
London 2012
Gold – Individual Recurve (W1/W2)
Bronze – Team Recurve (Open)
Rio 2016
Gold – Individual Recurve (Open)
Silver – Mixed Recurve (Open)
Tokyo 2020
Gold – Individual Recurve (Open)
Championships
2011 (Turin)
Gold – Team Recurve (Open)
Silver – Individual Recurve (W1/W2)
Bronze – Mixed Recurve (Open)
2013 (Bangkok)
Gold – Individual Recurve (W2)
Bronze – Team Recurve (Open)
2017 (Beijing)
Gold – Individual Recurve (Open)
Bronze – Team Recurve (Open)
2019 (‘s-Hertogenbosch)
Placement records noted (no medaling)
Asian Para Games
2010
Bronze – Individual Recurve (Open)
2014
Gold – Individual Recurve (Open)
Bronze – Mixed Recurve (Open)
2018 (Jakarta)
Gold – Team Recurve (Open)
Silver – Individual Recurve (Open)
2022 (Hangzhou)
Gold – Mixed Recurve (Open)
Gold – Individual Recurve (Open)
Silver – Team Recurve (Open)
Special Honors
2013 – SportAccord Spirit of Sport Individual Award
2021 – IPC’s International Women’s Day “Next Generation Leader” Award