Zakia Khudadadi Wins International Paralympic’s Emerging Leadership Award

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN – Zakia Khudadadi, Afghanistan’s trailblazing para-taekwondo athlete, has been awarded the Emerging Leadership prize by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) in recognition of her advocacy for women’s rights and her historic achievements in sports.

The IPC announced the winners of its 2025 International Women’s Day Recognition Awards on March 7, honoring three figures who have significantly contributed to gender equality and inclusion in sports.