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Meet Ammar Ali, captain of Iraq’s national wheelchair fencing team—a group of athletes turning pain into power. Their disabilities, born from the chaos of war and terrorism, haven’t stopped them from rewriting their stories through sports, grit, and unshakable unity.
Ammar’s journey began in 2007 when a bomb near his home left him paralyzed. Battling depression, he found hope in wheelchair fencing. Just one year after joining the team, he clinched gold at the 2010 Asian Paralympics in Guangzhou. 'This medal wasn’t just mine,' Ammar says. 'It showed all disabled Iraqis that we can still shine.'
Today, his team embodies Iraq’s resilience. 'Some try to divide us, but this sport unites us,' he adds. Their swords aren’t just for competition—they’re symbols of defiance against adversity.
Whether you’re a sports fan or just love an underdog saga, their story proves that disability doesn’t define destiny. Ready to be inspired? Share their fight.
'This medal wasn’t just mine,' Ammar says. 'It showed all disabled Iraqis that we can still shine.'
