Ishtar Azzawi before a bout at the Abu Dhabi World Pro 2019 at Mubadala Arena.
Ishtar Azzawi, in white, competes in the 70kgs blue-belt final at the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2019. All photos courtesy Ishtar Azzawi
Ishtar Azzawi, in white, competes in the 70kgs blue-belt final at the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2019.
Ishtar Azzawi, in white, competes in the 70kgs blue-belt final at the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2019.
Ishtar Azzawi, left, wins the 70kgs blue-belt final at the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2019.
Ishtar Azzawi, left, wins the 70kgs blue-belt final at the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2019.
Ishtar Azzawi, left, wins the 70kgs blue-belt final at the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2019.
Ishtar Azzawi, centre, says she has received great support from both Iraqi men and women since winning gold in Abu Dhabi.
Ishtar Azzawi before a bout at the Abu Dhabi World Pro 2019 at Mubadala Arena.
Ishtar Azzawi, in white, competes in the 70kgs blue-belt final at the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2019. All photos courtesy Ishtar Azzawi
Ishtar Azzawi, in white, competes in the 70kgs blue-belt final at the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2019.
Ishtar Azzawi, in white, competes in the 70kgs blue-belt final at the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2019.
Ishtar Azzawi, left, wins the 70kgs blue-belt final at the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2019.
Ishtar Azzawi, left, wins the 70kgs blue-belt final at the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2019.
Ishtar Azzawi, left, wins the 70kgs blue-belt final at the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2019.
Ishtar Azzawi, centre, says she has received great support from both Iraqi men and women since winning gold in Abu Dhabi.
Ishtar Azzawi before a bout at the Abu Dhabi World Pro 2019 at Mubadala Arena.