Ep. 16: Kasra Mehdipournejad: From Refugee to Flag Bearer - An Olympic Athlete's Advocacy

Join Brianna Salvatore Dueck and Chelsea Poppens as they dive into the inspiring journey of Kasra Mehdipournejad, an Olympic refugee Taekwondo athlete who escaped from Iran to find asylum in Germany. Hear about Kasra's challenges, the support of his wife, Parisa Farshidi, his unique perspective as a refugee athlete, and his dedication to advocating for human rights in Iran. Listen to how Kasra found his footing in Taekwondo in a new country and ultimately represented the refugee team at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Kasra Mehdipournejad is an accomplished professional Taekwondo athlete and a member of the 2024 Paris Olympic Refugee Team. Originally hailing from Iran, Kasra fled to Germany in 2017, driven by a quest for safety and freedom. His remarkable journey in Taekwondo has earned him gold medals at the Dutch and Belgium Opens in 2018, and multiple podium finishes in 2019. Notably, Kasra had the honor of being the flag bearer for the Olympic Refugee Team at the 2024 Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony. Alongside his wife Parisa Farshidi, a two-time champion of the Asia World Championships for Taekwondo, Kasra continues to advocate for human rights and freedom in Iran.

Ep. 16: Kasra Mehdipournejad: From Refugee to Flag Bearer - An Olympic Athlete's Advocacy

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