Two Syrian refugee taekwondo athletes compete in the Asian Games
According to CNA Sport, two Syrian refugee taekwondo athletes, Mahmoud Jasem Muhammad and Tala Hasan Hunaidi, are competing at the Asian Games as part of the Olympic Council of Asia's first dedicated refugee team. Muhammad, 24, will compete in the men's 80-kg kyorugi, while 18-year-old Hunaidi also aims to make an impact beyond participation.
Key facts
- 01Muhammad is 24 years old and will compete in the men's 80-kg kyorugi.
- 02Hunaidi is 18 years old and is part of the refugee team at the Asian Games.
- 03This is the first time the Olympic Council of Asia fields a dedicated refugee team at the Asian Games.
- 04The two athletes express determination to achieve more than just participation and to pursue success at the Games.
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