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On the occasion of securing first place and winning the gold medal at the European Jiu-Jitsu Championship in the 94 kg weight category, Shifa Barzani issued a congratulatory message to Kurdish athlete Farshad Girdkana, describing the achievement as a victory for the entire people of Kurdistan.
Shifa Barzani, General Supervisor of the Kurdistani Diaspora at the Barzani Headquarters, expressed warm congratulations to Farshad Girdkana, stating that this invaluable international success is not merely a personal triumph,but a victory for all Kurdistani people.
In the statement, the General Supervisor of the Kurdistani Diaspora emphasized that through iron resolve and untiring dedication, Girdkana succeeded in raising the name of Kurdistan once again on the international stage, serving as a source of pride for all Kurdish youth, particularly those residing across the diaspora.
Shifa Barzani praised the athlete as a role model of determined and hopeful Kurdish youth, expressing wishes for his continued success at the pinnacle of international competition while raising the Kurdistan flag in global championships.
Full Text of the Message:
To Kurdish Athlete Farshad Girdkana
Warmest Greetings,
It is with great delight that we received the news of your latest international achievement, winning the gold medal in the 94 kg division at the European Jiu-Jitsu Championship.
This invaluable victory is not merely a personal accomplishment, but a triumph for the entire people of Kurdistan.Through your iron willpower and untiring effort, you have once again raised the name of Kurdistan high on the international stage, becoming a source of pride for all Kurdish youth, especially throughout the diaspora.
On behalf of the Kurdistani Diaspora at the Barzani Headquarters, we extend our heartfelt congratulations on this momentous success. You embody the spirit of determined and hopeful Kurdish youth. We hope you remain forever at the summit of victory and continue to wave the Kurdistan flag high in championships across the globe.
May you prosper and achieve continued success.
Shifa Barzani
General Supervisor of the Kurdistani Diaspora
Barzani Headquarters
October 30, 2026