Refugee Paralympic athletes: Khudadadi's victory 'a huge milestone'
Afghan athlete Zakia Khudadadi on Thursday became the first from the refugees team to clinch a medal at the Paralympics. "Zakia's victory is a huge milestone ... it's very big for us, it puts us in the limelight and showcases that these athletes deserve to be here," Refugee Paralympic Team Mission Chief Nyasha Mharakurwa told FRANCE 24.
Afghan athlete Zakia Khudadadi on Thursday became the first from the refugees team to clinch a medal at the Paralympics. "Zakia's victory is a huge milestone ... it's very big for us, it puts us in the limelight and showcases that these athletes deserve to be here," Refugee Paralympic Team Mission Chief Nyasha Mharakurwa told FRANCE 24.
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