Adnan Almousa: a story of overcoming challenges through sports

Adnan Almousa: a story of overcoming through sports Adnan Almousa's life is a testimony of courage, perseverance, and love for sports. Despite facing great adversities and an 80 percent physical disability, Adnan has found in sports not only an escape, but also a way to feel alive and free. At the age of 14, Adnan suffered a tragic incident during the war in his native Syria: a sniper shot while crossing a bridge on his bicycle to buy bread changed his life forever. The impact left him with a significant physical disability, but it did not diminish his indomitable spirit. After the incident, Adnan and his family were forced to flee to Lebanon in search of safety and medical attention. The situation in Syria was precarious and dangers lurked around every corner. Doctors warned his family about the insecurity of hospitals in their native country and the need to move to a safer place. The news that Adnan would likely never walk again was devastating for him and his family. The emotional impact was profound, and Adnan plunged into a period of introspection and desolation. Accepting the reality of his new condition seemed like an impossible task for him. However, Adnan found in sports a way to escape and a way to rediscover himself. For him, sports are not just physical exercise, but also a philosophy of life. He describes it as feeling like a 'free eagle', where all limitations disappear and only the feeling of fullness and freedom remains. His story is an inspiring reminder that, despite adverse circumstances, determination and passion can lead us to overcome any obstacle. Adnan Almousa is a living example that, with willpower and perseverance, there are no limits that can stop our dreams and ambitions.