#people with disabilities
There are countless figures Egyptians look up to: Nour El Sherbini, Mohamed Salah, Essam el Hadari, Farida Osman, and countless others. However, there is an extant segment of the Egyptian community that never fails to inspire: the Egyptian Special Olympics Athlete community. On Friday 3 December, the world celebrates International Day of Persons with Disabilities, shedding light on athletes who have excelled at countless sports despite physical, environmental, and mental odds stacked against them. This year’s celebration is focused on…