Roya Karimi’s rise from child bride to bodybuilder is an incredible story of perseverance. But it might contain a lesson for us all. Is finding your passion the key to success?
From child bride to top bodybuilder
Elemental passion: Roya Karimi's rise has been meteoric as she took up bodybuilding professionally less than two years ago. Glossary
Afghanistan - A mountainous Asian country, slightly larger than France, whose neighbours include Pakistan, Iran and China.
Faze - To disturb or disconcert someone.
Perseverance - Determination and keeping going despite difficulties.
Productive - Getting a lot of useful things done.
Sociologist - Someone who studies human social behaviour. Modern sociology was developed by European thinkers in the 19th century, but it is also based on the writings of African American thinkers like W. E. B. DuBois.