From an Amputee to a Gold Medalist: The Inspiring Story of Majdi al-Tatr (PHOTOS)

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SWIMMING — When he was solely 12, Majdi was concerned in a automotive accident. Regardless of his incapacity, Majdi works as a swimming coach in Gaza. (Photograph: Mahmoud Ajjour, The Palestine Chronicle)

By Palestine Chronicle Employees

Majdi al-Tatr is a 42-year-old father of 5 youngsters, from the besieged Gaza Strip.

When he was solely 12, he was concerned in a automotive accident. Tragically, his brother was killed within the accident, whereas Majdi misplaced his leg. Regardless of his incapacity, Majdi works as a swimming coach in Gaza.

“I misplaced my leg at a younger age; but it surely was the start of a brand new path for me,” Majdi advised The Palestine Chronicle.

“The accident was an incentive to find new abilities. I discovered easy methods to swim. I continuously improved, till I grew to become a swimming coach.”

Through the years, Majdi took half in a number of native and worldwide swimming tournaments. In 2000, he participated within the Arab Swimming Championship in Jordan, harvesting two gold and one silver medals.

He traveled throughout the Arab area, from Egypt to the UAE, to Saudi Arabia and Tunisia. He continued to enhance, buying new certificates, and ultimately turning into a swimming teacher and a rescuer.

“At the moment, I work as a coach on the Palestinian Swimming College in Gaza, the place I prepare college students from completely different age teams, starting from 4 to 60 years previous,” Majdi stated.

“I’m additionally joyful as a result of my youngsters inherited my ardour for swimming. My eldest son Mutasim, who’s now 15, works with me on the swimming faculty.”