From the streets of Dakar to qualifying for the Paris 2024 Paralympics, Idrissa Keïta's story is of resilience, grit and unwavering determination. His journey in Para taekwondo is no less than a fairytale story, and the 20-year-old athlete from Kaolack, Senegal, describes it as a ‘dream’. Keita met Maitre Abdoulaye Ndiaye, coach of the Senegalese national #ParaTaekwondo team, in the streets to the Parcelles Assainies beach and the rest was history. Learn more about this story: https://www.paralympic.org/feature/pa... The International Paralympic Committee's vision is to make for an inclusive world through Para sport. Our mission is to lead the Paralympic Movement, oversee the delivery of the Paralympic Games and support members to enable Para athletes to achieve sporting excellence. Stay connected to the Paralympic Movement: Website ▶ www.paralympic.org Facebook ▶ Facebook.com/Paralympics X ▶ X.com/Paralympics Instagram ▶ Instagram.com/Paralympics TikTok ▶ TikTok.com/@Paralympics #Paralympics #Paris2024 #ParaTaekwondo #Taekwondo #Senegal License Paralympic footage via IMG Video Archive ▶ http://bit.ly/49m22Bt

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