Zakia Khudadadi

Historic Triumph: Zakia Khudadadi Becomes First Refugee Paralympic Athlete To Win Medal

On Thursday, Zakia Khudadadi made a historic mark as the first athlete from the Refugee Paralympic Team to secure a medal at the Paralympics. The 25-year-old taekwondo competitor, who fled Afghanistan and now trains in France, won a bronze medal in the women’s K44 -47kg category at the Paris Games....