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Rahma goes for Gold at the Special Olympics

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February 9, 2024

Rahma was born with Down Syndrome. She's always had a special feeling for rhythm and dance. She took up rhythmic gymnastics and became a national champion in Egypt in 2022. Now she's leaving her home for the first time to compete at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin. What's it like being a gymnast in your own world? We tell the story of Rahma's special journey abroad.

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