Yemeni athletes with disabilities defy challenges of conflicts

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Yemeni athletes with disabilities defy challenges of conflicts

STORY: Yemeni athletes with disabilities defy challenges of conflicts DATELINE: June 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:01 LOCATION: Sanaa CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of disabled girls playing wheelchair basketball 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): JASMINE BASIR, Wheelchair Basketball Player 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): AMAL HAZAA, Event Organizer STORYLINE: The Para Sports Festival for people with disabilities kicked off Thursday in Yemen, drawing the participation of 73 men and women athletes, competing in 11 sports, including sitting volleyball, wheelchair basketball and table tennis. Organized by the Yemeni Paralympic Committee for People with Disabilities, the event seeks to enhance the quality of life and foster social inclusion for disabled individuals. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): JASMINE BASIR, Wheelchair Basketball Player "Our presence here today is a powerful statement to the community. We want to emphasize that we, too, have the right to engage in sports just like able-bodied individuals. Additionally, we aim to h

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