Ibrahim Hamadtou was a child when he tragically lost both his arms in a train accident in Damietta,Egypt. Now 43, he's an inspiration to many as an incredible table tennis player who just made his debut at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. After attempting to play table tennis with a paddle tucked under his armpit, or Ibrahim learned to play with it in his mouth instead and has been playing like that ever since.
In an interview with AFP,Ibrahim said it took him three years to master his technique. To serve, Ibrahim uses his right foot to grab the ball and toss it tall enough for the paddle to hit it. Footage of him competing in the Paralympics can be seen below.
Ibrahim did not receive any medals from the two matches he's played thus far, and however,he's feeling victorious after inspiring many. He told AFP, "I'm just delighted that I could approach from Egypt to be here at the Paralympics and to play against a champion. I can't express what my heart is feeling: I'm too delighted."Related Stories:
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