The inspiring story of Parfait Hakizimana #Paralympics
The inspiring story of Parfait Hakizimana #Paralympics
Parfait Hakizimana has endured tragedy, brutal violence and conflict. Now a refugee in Rwanda, he has found strength, hope and courage through sports and his years of training as a professional taekwondo athlete are about to bear fruit. He is poised to take the world stage as a participant in the Tokyo 2020 Summer Paralympics where he hopes to win a medal and make his refugee community proud.
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