2x Paralympic Medalist
First Refugee to Win a World Medal
2020 Paralympics Refugee Team & Flag Bearer
ABOUT ABBAS
“God took my arms but he gave me skill and strength in my legs and feet. He gave me a talent, a passion, and perseverance. I know that my story inspires.”
PRESS
Abbas made Team USA last year for the World Para Swimming Championships in Portugal 🇵🇹
Abbas's American Father who brought him to USA 🇺🇸
Abbas and his brother
World Para Swimming Championships – Team USA broke the world record in 200 medley relay
Afghanistan National Champion
First swimming medal
Abbas won 15 medals at the national level in Turkey 🇹🇷 He was a Refugee athlete at that time
Abbas became the first refugee to win a Silver medal🥈 from World Para Swimming Championships in 50m Butterfly in the history of Refugee’s Sports
Abbas's American Father who brought him to USA 🇺🇸
Tokyo Finalist