No Limits To Success
04 March, 2018
Mohamed Eyhab Jaafar is the first Sudanese who succeeded in securing the karate yellow belt, albeit being diagnosed with the down syndrome.
According to the Director of Sudan Centre for Down Syndrome, Ms. Ibtihaj Mohamed Ouhaj, Mohamed, 16, won the belt after he excelled in 21 moves, known as the kata in Japanese language. He is preparing for obtaining the orange belt.
According to his mentors, Mohamed is also good in bocci, bowling, shot put and weightlifting games as well as acting, Ibtihal said.
Mohamed’s achievement is particularly significant given the fact that down syndrome – children are characterized by weak body structure and a relatively low IQ.
Ibithal attributed his success to sustained support and assistance extended by his family and the centre.
The photo: Mohamed flanked by the Khartoum State’s Minister of Sports and Ms. Ibtihal during medal distribution ceremony last Friday.
E N D
Post your comments
Photo of the Week
Cairo (Sudanow) The story began with a chance encounter on the afternoon of the 16th of this month. As I stepped out of my residence in Cairo, I noticed a young Sudanese woman, no older than twenty-four, hurrying through a narrow street crowded with pedestrians. I stepped aside to avoid colliding with her and jokingly remarked, "Take it easy; this is Cairo, not Khartoum." She ap...
More-
19 July, 2026
Stories from the Frontline War Changed Faces Before It Changed Cities
War: Challenges and Resilience The daily struggle for survival... The pulse of the streets Earning a living has become a daily battle... Rising prices and families' hardship Children leave classrooms for marketplaces... Overwhelming circumstances Returnees to Khartoum await government action... Hope and optimism There is little disagreement that the war which erupted on 15 April 2023, ignited by the Rapid Support Forces (RS...
Contact Us
Address: Sudan News Agency (SUNA) Building, Jamhoria Street, Khartoum - Sudan
Mobile:+249 909220011 / +249 912307547