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Born in April 1985, Zahra NEMATI held a black belt in taekwondo before she was injured in a car accident in 2004 which left her with a spinal cord injury. Two years after the accident, the university student took up archery and quickly proved to everyone that her impairment was no limitation: just six months after taking up the sport, she took part in her country’s national championships, competing alongside able-bodied archers and finished in third place. As a result she was invited to join the national archery team and has won a medal in every championship she has competed in since. 

During a two year period competing with able-bodied archers, NEMATI won individual and team medals in Asian Grand Prix tournaments. In her first appearance in para-archery, in 2010 at the World Ranking Tournament in Nove Mesto, Czech Republic, she broke the world record while winning a number of medals in individual and team events. At the 2011 World Para-Archery Championships in Turin, Italy, she broke the world record in four distances, and collected three medals: silver in W1/W2 women’s individual, bronze in open women’s team and gold in open mixed team. At the London Paralympic Games, NEMATI set a Paralympic record to win individual gold and also took bronze in the team event. 

Her success, determination and courage have led her to become a role model in Iranian society, helping to change perceptions of people with impairment. The number of people practicing para-archery in Iran has also increased due to her achievements. 

These achievements earned Zahra NEMATI the individual Spirit of Sport Award, attributed earlier this week in St Petersburg at the SportAccord Convention. This award was created by the SportAccord Council to commend the commitment and humanitarian spirit of SportAccord members who have made an exceptional and lasting contribution to using sport as a tool for positive social change. 

TEHRAN - Iran's Para archery team has a new leader; Zahra Nemati, a legendary figure in the sport, has taken the helm as head coach. With her extensive experience and passion for the sport, Nemati is poised to inspire the next generation of Para archers.

 In an interview with Tehran Times, Nemati shared her thoughts on the future of the national team.

Tehran Times: Congratulations on your appointment as the head coach of the Iranian national Para archery team. It's truly inspiring to see you take on this new role. Could you tell us what motivated you to transition from being a world class athlete to a coach?

Zahra Nemati: Thank you. I'm excited about this new chapter in my career. I've always felt a deep connection to the sport and wanted to give back. The opportunity to mentor and guide the next generation of Para archers was too good to pass up. I believe my experiences as an athlete can be invaluable to them.

*Coaching a team that has achieved so much under Milad Vaziri must be both exciting and challenging. What are some of the challenges you anticipate in this new role?

It's true that the team has a rich history of success. While that's a great foundation, it also comes with its own set of expectations. Maintaining that level of excellence and inspiring the team to reach even greater heights will be demanding. However, I'm confident that with the right support and the athletes' dedication, we can achieve amazing things.

* Speaking of expectations, what are your specific goals for the team, especially considering the upcoming Para Asian Games and Paralympics?

Our primary focus is on the 2026 Para Asian Games in Nagoya and the 2028 Paralympics in Los Angeles. I want to see our athletes not only compete but also shine on the global stage. We'll be working hard to improve their technical skills, mental strength, and overall performance.

* You've mentioned that the athletes' request for you to coach them was a motivating factor. Could you el