Abbas Karimi, who was born without arms, eventually made it to the U.S. and realized his dream of competing internationally.
Tag: Paralympic Games
Paralympic Officials Report First Covid-19 Case in Olympic Village
Instances of coronavirus linked to the Games come as Japan is reporting record numbers of infections.
The Olympic Mascots Aren’t Winning Any Medals
In Japan, mascots typically play a major role in branding campaigns. But Miraitowa and Someity have been a subdued presence at the very event they were made for.
David Toole, Disabled Dancer With Grace in His Hands, Dies at 56
He learned to dance expressively long after his legs were amputated. A premier disabled performer on stages around the world, he opened the 2012 London Paralympics.
She’s 14, Disabled From a Bomb Blast and One of Iraq’s Top Table Tennis Players
Najla Imad Lafta survived a bomb placed under her father’s car but was missing three limbs and saw little point in life. Then she discovered a sport in which she excels.