TEHRAN – Iranian female rower Nazanin Malaei announced surprise resignation on Wednesday.

She represented Iran at the 2020 Olympic Games, where she ranked 11th in the Women's single sculls.

Malaei has won six gold medals in the Asian Championships as well as two silver and two bronze medals.

Iran rowing coach Afshin Farzam has said Malaei has not participated in the national team qualification test.

“I was informed last night and didn’t about that but she can take part in the qualification test’s second round in the next two weeks,” Farzam said.