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GirlZOffMute—Ugandan teen paralympian who swims like a fish

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November 25, 2024

Imagine being born without a right arm and poor eyesight and end up representing your country at top world sports events as a swimmer. That's the story of 17-year-old Ugandan teen Husna Kukundakwe. Husna, who just recently competed in the Paris 2024 Paralympics, says she hopes her success will encourage parents not to look down upon their disabled children.

Editor: Jane Nyingi
Producer: Frank Yiga

Teen reporter: Abigail Mulungi

Video Editor: Martha Torres Rodriguez

Jane Nyingi A Kenyan broadcast journalist with vast experience in both radio and TV based in Bonn, Germany@jane_nyingi
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