In the presence of Mrs. Asma al-Assad, activities of first round of “Wounded of the Homeland” Games kick off in Lattakia./ By Hands Off Syria

20h  · #Syria | In the presence of Mrs. Asma al-Assad, activities of first round of “Wounded of the Homeland” Games kick off in Lattakia.

In the presence of Mrs. Asma al-Assad, the first round of “Wounded of the Homeland” Games was inaugurated on Friday evening at the al-Assad Sports City in Lattakia, with the participation of about 100 athletes of total disabled in various sports, which lasts for five days with Arab and international participation.

Mrs. Asma al- Assad said “I am proud of your spirit of challenge, this spirit that made you not to break after injury, it is the spirit that made you continue with the same steadfastness, and it is the spirit that made you overcome all obstacles.”

She added that the importance of the “Wounded of the Homeland” Games is not only that it is being held for the first time, but because it also consolidates the fact that the wounded are capable, and this is not just a slogan, but a reality with your will and solidarity.

Mrs. Asma said that “by participating in this tournament, you carried a message of hope and resilience, this is a message that everyone should learn from you.”

20 Aug 2021

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