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Namibian athlete Simonson Paulus encourages disabled athletes

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Namibian athlete Simonson Paulus, who has a disability, says his condition does not prevent him from using his abilities in sport. He encourages other athletes to pursue their ambitions with confidence, the Namibian daily New Era reports.

Namibian athlete Simonson Paulus, who lives with a disability, is encouraging athletes not to give up on their ambitions and says his condition does not prevent him from putting his talent at the service of sport, the Namibian daily New Era reports. He explains that the difficulties he has faced have given him greater motivation.

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