Fatemeh Sadeghi Dastak

Fatemeh Sadeghi Dastak, born on October 19, 1999, in Iran, is a prominent karate athlete specializing in individual kata. Her career began to gain international recognition in 2015 when she secured a gold medal in the Junior Female Kata at the World Junior, U21, and Cadet Championship held in India. This early success set the stage for her continued progression in the sport, demonstrating her potential at a young age.

Dastak expanded her competitive reach by participating in the Karate 1 Premier League, achieving a top ten finish in her debut. The same year, she earned a silver medal in the Junior Female Kata at the Asian Karate Federation Championship in India. Her success continued as she transitioned into the Under-21 Female Kata category, winning her second gold medal at the 2017 event in Kazakhstan. In 2019, Dastak made her mark in the Senior AKF Championship in Uzbekistan, where she secured a bronze medal in the individual kata event. She further demonstrated her skill by winning silver medals at both the 2019 World Beach Games in Doha, Qatar, and the 2021 Islamic Solidarity Games in Konya, Turkey, both in the women’s individual kata.

Her career path includes consistent participation and medal wins at the Asian Championships, earning bronze medals in individual kata in Tashkent (2019 and 2022), Malacca (2023), and Hangzhou (2024). Dastak also competed in the 2021 World Olympic Qualification Tournament in Paris, France, as part of her aspiration to qualify for the 2020 Summer Olympics. Her ongoing involvement in global competitions, including multiple Karate 1 Premier League events, indicates her dedication to competing at the highest level of the sport.