Nasir, a disabled athlete, returns a serve during the first tennis match of the Rashid Special Olympics, Aug. 22, 2008, at the Al Thura Sports Handicapped Club located in the Rashid District of southern Baghdad. The couples match paired each disabled athlete with another tennis player to compete for points to earn medals at the end of the day-long event. Dozens of disabled athletes from across south Rashid participate in the club, which is one of two community centers for disabled youths in Baghdad. Soldiers of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Multi-National Division - Baghdad, attended the event to show their support for the disabled athletes and the community.
Date Taken: | 08.23.2008 |
Date Posted: | 08.23.2008 09:04 |
Photo ID: | 110332 |
Resolution: | 1250x1867 |
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Location: | BAGHDAD, IQ |
Web Views: | 94 |
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