Refugee Paralympic Team: Meet Abbas Karimi | Paralympic Games

“When you are born disabled without arms or legs or missing body parts in Afghanistan, you are considered hopeless.”

Meet Abbas Karimi, a Para athlete refugee who did not want to be defined by the barriers put up in front of people with disabilities in his native Afghanistan. He now hopes to join the Refugee Paralympic Team to make his dreams true at Tokyo 2020.

The International Paralympic Committee's vision is to make for an inclusive world through Para sport. Our mission is to lead the Paralympic Movement, oversee the delivery of the Paralympic Games and support members to enable Para athletes to achieve sporting excellence.



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[caracummins]

My Godmother and I met you hiking Mount Hood in October of 2016, and you were talking about your goals to be a Paralympian! So excited for you, amazing! Can't wait to cheer for you!!!!

[Ann-lggh]

We are so proud of you Abbas! Your Florida family will be cheering you on the whole way there! We know that all of your hard work will all pay!

[danielepepin]

I heard your interview yesterday on NPR. Amazing interview. I so admire your courage, determination and positive attitude and your efforts in competing in these Olympics. Your courage and resilience are amazing. Your family/friends must be so proud. I wish you every success both in the Olympics and throughout your life/future. You are an inspiration to many who feel that competing while disabled is just too much to take on. You did it and your incredible perseverance and great attitude are sure to help you achieve great things. Well done.

[robertolinn]

Abbas, thank you for shining your light and sharing your positivity with the world

[enigma]

Wishing Abass Karimi a bright future and several paralympic golds, wishing is all we can do here in Afghanistan. you are a symbol of hope for Afghans. Pride of Hazara's, Pride of Afghanistan.🇦🇫 🇦🇫 🇦🇫

[zachtavaris]

Man I am 55, and never learnt to swim, circumstances. Older I got the dream faded away.. till I seen your video, I think I need to try again. Thank you, and all the best. You are already a winner.

[globalmarketingpower]

So proud of you Abbas! We are all rooting for you!!

[sharonsamuel]

Lots of Love, Respect and Prayers from New Zealand.

[danl]

What the heck .. I can't make it halfway across that pool and i've got 2 arms. How do you do that? I'm cheering for you from the West !!!

[AnwarAli-mzwn]

May Almighty Allah bless you. And success touch your feet. Best of luck bro.

[fullpcgames]

This boy has won the Silver Medal in Paralympic 2024

[hoyk]

As long as your heart and your brain are working, you can be part of the society and you still can achieve success.
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[boromirofmiddleearth]

Amazing work ethic! Amazing young man!

[hardgamingmanthan]

Pray to swami samarth he will get two hands 💯 true Maratha saint

[marukoamv]

Well thankfully u no longer live there especially right now