{"id":570,"date":"2023-06-07T12:32:42","date_gmt":"2023-06-07T12:32:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/beirut\/en\/?p=570"},"modified":"2023-06-07T12:32:45","modified_gmt":"2023-06-07T12:32:45","slug":"the-road-to-olympic-glory-for-a-lebanese-paralympic-athlete-with-special-needs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/beirut\/en\/latest\/the-road-to-olympic-glory-for-a-lebanese-paralympic-athlete-with-special-needs\/","title":{"rendered":"The Road To Olympic Glory For A Lebanese Paralympic Athlete With Special Needs"},"content":{"rendered":"

People with special needs face unique challenges in their daily lives, but many refuse to let these obstacles stand in the way of their success. They push themselves to achieve their goals and prove to themselves and others that they are capable of greatness. They work hard to develop skills that allow them to pursue careers and hobbies they are passionate about, and they do not let their disabilities define them.<\/p>\n

A Lebanese paralympic athlete with “Dandy-Walker” syndrome is participating in the Special Olympics World Summer Games\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

A Lebanese paralympic athlete, Elissa Harik, the 29-year-old has a “Dandy-Walker” syndrome, a rare congenital defect that affects the brain. Harik proved that anything is possible with determination and hard work. Even though she is a person with special needs, this did not prevent her from reaching her goal. She is gearing up <\/span>to represent <\/span>Lebanon <\/span>at the 2023 Special <\/span>Olympics <\/span>World Summer Games that will take place this month in Berlin.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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