Tag: Husnah Kukundakwe
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Preparing for the Paralympics: 16-Year-Old Swimmer Set to Represent Uganda | Al Jazeera English
Husnah Kukundakwe, Uganda’s sole para-swimmer at 16, made her Paralympic debut at Tokyo 2021 at age 14, now poised for Paris 2024. Born in 2007 without a right lower arm and with a left-hand impairment, she overcame societal barriers to pursue swimming. With over 10 international medals, she aims for a Paralympic final while advocating…
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Uganda’s 13-year-old Swimming Star Husnah Kukundakwe on the Power of Sport | Paralympic Games
Husnah Kukundakwe (Uganda) a United Through Sport Youth Festival Ambassador, can testify about the life-changing experience of sport. To all the youngsters out there, hear her message!
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The 13 Year Old Ugandan Swimming Star | Husnah Kukundakwe | Para Swimming | Paralympic Games
“When I started school, I was very shy. I would wear a sweater for the whole day, even if was hot, just to make sure I could hide my hands. When I started swimming, people started to know me and I began to lose that shyness. I lost the sweater, forgot about it, and started…