The ceremonial first pitch at the Padres’ September 6 game against the San Francisco Giants was one for the history books.
The San Diego Padres made history at their September 6 game against the San Francisco Giants — and it had everything to do with the person who threw the first pitch., became the first Afghan woman in MLB history to throw the ceremonial first pitch in the league. Elmi’s toss — which she delivered with a wildly impressive speed of 71 MPH — was more than a symbolic gesture; it was a powerful testament to empowerment, resilience, and breaking barriers.
“To be on that mound, representing not just myself but Afghan women everywhere, was truly an honor,” shared Elmi, who threw the pitch to MLB All-Star Manny Machado at Friday’s game. “This pitch symbolizes the strides we are making as women, showing the world that we can achieve anything we set our minds to.”praised Elmi for not only her incredibly impressive pitch, but also for all of the hard work that she put in to prepare for the moment.
“Durana’s commitment to excellence is inspiring. Seeing her throw that pitch with such confidence was incredible,” Richie said. “She’s setting an example for everyone, proving that with hard work and determination, anything is possible.”
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