Refugee Paralympic Team Competes in Paris 2024

The Refugee Paralympic Team, consisting of eight athletes and one runner guide who have fled conflict and persecution, is preparing to compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. They aim to deliver a powerful message of hope and resilience while participating in six sports: para-athletics, para-powerlifting, para-table tennis, para-taekwondo, para-triathlon, and wheelchair fencing. Syrian para-triathlete Ibrahim Al Hussein, who lost his feet during the civil war, expresses his desire to inspire others facing hardships. Team members like Hadi Darvish and Guillaume Junior Atangana have overcome significant obstacles, including limited access to training facilities and personal challenges, to reach this level of competition. Their journey serves as a testament to perseverance in the face of adversity. The team has been training together in Reims, France, fostering unity despite their diverse backgrounds.