Fouad Idbafdil: Running Beyond Borders to Carry the Stories of Refugees Onto the Global Athletic Stage
Fouad Idbafdil’s races are more than athletic contests—they are acts of storytelling. Once displaced and stateless, Fouad found belonging in the Athlete Refugee Team. His steeplechase races serve as metaphors for the refugee journey: every hurdle a symbol of exclusion, every finish line a triumph of resilience. Beyond sport, Fouad advocates for education, inclusion, and empowerment of displaced youth, turning his visibility into collective strength. His presence on the global stage challenges stereotypes, proving refugees are not defined by loss but by potential. Fouad brings refugee voices from silence to spotlight, reshaping how the world perceives displacement.
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