The Bright Side: Iraq's women table tennis athletes chase the Paralympic dream
An Iraqi team of women table tennis athletes living with disabilities are fighting against the odds to play at the Paralympic games. Iraq has a long tradition of women's sports - particularly in football, weightlifting and boxing - but there is also vocal opposition seeking to exclude women and bar mixed-gender events.
An Iraqi team of women table tennis athletes living with disabilities are fighting against the odds to play at the Paralympic games. Iraq has a long tradition of women's sports - particularly in football, weightlifting and boxing - but there is also vocal opposition seeking to exclude women and bar mixed-gender events.
