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While the World Cup dazzled stadiums in Qatar, a different kind of football magic is brewing on a sandy patch in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Meet The Flying Stars—a team of war survivors and amputee athletes rewriting the rules of resilience through sport.
No fancy gear? No problem. Their 'training ground' lacks proper goals and grass, but overflows with grit. Players tackle challenges like uneven terrain and prosthetics daily, treating every match like a World Cup final. 'Football gave me a second life,' one member told CGTN during a recent visit.
From tragedy to triumph: Many lost limbs during Sierra Leone's civil war, but found purpose through the beautiful game. Their viral practices now inspire youth across the country, proving passion outshines any stadium lights.
'We play not just to win, but to show disability isn't the end,' says team captain Alusine Kamara. As the world moves on from World Cup fever, these heroes remind us football's true power lies in unity and hope.
—a team of war survivors and amputee athletes rewriting the rules of resilience through sport.
No fancy gear? No problem. Their 'training ground' lacks proper goals and grass, but overflows with grit. Players tackle challenges like uneven terrain and prosthetics daily, treating every match like a World Cup final. 'Football gave me a second life,' one member told CGTN during a recent visit.
From tragedy to triumph: Many lost limbs during Sierra Leone's civil war, but found purpose through the beautiful game. Their viral practices now inspire youth across the country, proving passion outshines any stadium lights. 
'We play not just to win, but to show disability isn't the end,' says team captain Alusine Kamara. As the world moves on from World Cup fever, these heroes remind us football's true power lies in unity and hope. 
