The people of the Persian Gulf know the face of Ghanim Al Muftah very well. The 22-year-old activist, who was born without a lower body, became a real sensation at the opening of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. At Sunday’s ceremony, he shared the stage with Hollywood legend Morgan Freeman, reports NOVA.
The young Qatari recited a verse from the Koran, welcoming the world to the show of unity and tolerance.
“Everyone is welcome! This is an invitation to the whole world,” Al Muftah said. “We are brought up to believe that we are scattered across this earth as peoples and tribes so that we can learn from each other and find the beauty in our differences,” she continued.
Ghanim was born with a rare condition known as caudal regression syndrome, which is characterized by an incompletely formed lower spine.
In his profiles, the man documents the challenges he faces on a daily basis, becoming a guru for many. On TikTok he is a real sensation with his more than 7 million followers and on Instagram their number is 3.4 million.
The Qatari is currently studying political science at university and hopes to one day become a diplomat. Ghanim also enjoys extreme sports like scuba diving, skateboarding and rock climbing and dreams of becoming a Paralympian.
In April, Al Muftah was announced as the ambassador for the FIFA World Cup.
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