The opening ceremony of the 2022 World Cup attracted much attention with the image of Ghanim Al-Muftah, who had no lower body selected as the tournament’s ambassador.
During the opening ceremony of the Qatar 2022 World Cup on November 20, many viewers noticed the conversation between Hollywood actor Morgan Freeman and Ghanim Al-Muftah, one of the official ambassadors of the event. The special thing about Ghanim is that he has absolutely no lower body.
Al-Muftah is a young entrepreneur in Qatar, the founder of Gharissa Ice Cream, an ice cream chain that has six locations across the country and is looking to expand its business throughout the Gulf region. He is said to have a net worth of $1.5 million.
Ghanim Al-Muftah (right) and actor Morgan Freeman at the opening ceremony of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, November 20. Image: AFP.
Before Al-Muftah was born on May 5, 2002, doctors diagnosed him with congenital degenerative spine syndrome (CDS), a rare disorder in which the lower part of the fetal spine does not develop properly. fully developed.
Doctors at the time said Al-Muftah did not have much chance of living past 15 and advised his mother to have an abortion, but she decided to give birth to him. “I will be the left foot and my husband will be the right foot for the boy,” his mother told the media. The name Ghanim means “victory” in Arabic.
Growing up, he had many difficulties at school because his classmates teased and bullied him. Thanks to his mother’s encouragement, he told his classmates about his condition and raised awareness in the community about CDS syndrome.
Despite having no legs, Al-Muftah enjoys playing sports such as swimming, scuba diving, rock climbing, skateboarding and soccer. At school, Al-Muftah often put on his shoes and played with his regular classmates. He even set his sights on climbing Everest, after conquering Jebel Shams, the “roof” of the Gulf.
Al-Muftah surfed in March. Photo: Ghanimalmufftah.
“Instead of letting his illness get in the way of his life, Ghanim has learned to overcome adversity with positivity and leadership, making him a special and inspirational figure,” Al-Al-Al-Al-Al-Al-Al-Nusra’s official website said. Muftah has passages.
Al-Muftah is studying political science at Loughborough University, UK, with the goal of becoming a future diplomat of Qatar.
“As the ambassador of the FIFA World Cup, I want to send a message of hope, inclusion and human peace,” Al-Muftah said during the opening ceremony of the 2022 World Cup.
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