
As the Paralympics kicked off in Paris, Fadi Aldeeb stood out as the sole athlete representing the Palestinian flag. In the midst of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, Aldeeb sees his participation as a significant opportunity to showcase the resilience and existence of Palestine.
Aldeeb, a wheelchair basketball player hailing from Gaza, will compete in shot put at the Paris Paralympics. His selection for the Games brought him to tears, emphasizing the weight of responsibility he feels as the lone Palestinian athlete.