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Afghani Amputee Wheelchair-Basketball Players Dream of International Glory

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54 amputees get today three times a week in Afghanistan's Jalalabad to practice their wheel-chair basketball skills. The men, many of whom lost their limbs due the abundance of landmines in Afghanistan, train rigorously with one purpose in mind - they hope to represent their country in international tournaments, but the continued war in Afghanistan prevents them from being able to play on the big stage.

Added on the 22/08/2017 18:44:04 - Copyright : RT Ruptly EN

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