A Swimmer’s Journey From Afghanistan to Refugee Camps to the Paralympics
Abbas Karimi, who was born without arms, eventually made it to the U.S. and realized his dream of competing internationally.
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Abbas Karimi, who was born without arms, eventually made it to the U.S. and realized his dream of competing internationally.
With the Paralympics underway in Tokyo, we’re remembering the lives of athletes with a variety of disabilities around the world who found freedom in their sports.
The Imperial Family’s support goes back to the 1964 Paralympics, which were held in Tokyo.
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