Wrestling for Freedom

24-year-old, Iranian Female Wrestler, Painter and Published Author of Poetry, Melika Balali, along with her husband, immigrated from Iran to Scotland. She’s now wrestling in Scotland as well as teaching wrestling. Melika plans to qualify for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, California, USA. We talk with Melika about her time in Iran, her career as a female Wrestler, her paintings and her poetry, as well as the move to Scotland. Her story is compelling!

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