Fadi Deeb, Gaza’s only Paralympian, has a message for the world | Edge of Sports

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Fadi Deeb is the only member of the Palestinian Olympic delegation from Gaza, and he is the only Paralympian athlete from Palestine to compete in the 2024 Summer Games. While he has experienced great personal tragedy due to Israel’s genocidal assault on Gaza, Deeb has come to the Paris Olympic Games to represent the people and the indomitable spirit of Palestine, and to send a message to the world: “Nothing can stop us… Palestine is not dying, we are still here.” In this exclusive interview, recorded from Paris, TRNN’s Dave Zirin speaks with Deeb about the importance of sports in Gaza and what it means for him to represent Palestine in this year’s Olympics.Studio Production: Jules BoykoffPost-Production: David Hebden, Adam ColeyRead a transcript of this interview here. Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Sign up for our newsletterLike us on FacebookFollow us on TwitterDonate to support this podcast