VOICED : War amputee footballers tackle shoot score in rebel held Syria

The video highlights an unusual football team in Idlib, Syria, composed of civilians and rebel veterans who have lost limbs in the civil war. Despite their challenges, they train regularly, supported by a physiotherapy center. The team has shown significant personal growth, and a charity organized a friendly match to boost their morale. Future plans include gym training and other sports activities. The physiotherapy center aims to restore both the physical and mental well-being of its patients.

What is the common factor among the players of the unusual football team?

• They are all civilians.

• They are all rebel veterans.

• They all come from Idlib.

• They all lost a limb in the civil war.

Where does the football team practice?

• Idlib

• Aleppo

• Homs

• Damascus

How often does the team train each week?

• Every day

• Three times a week

• Twice a week

• Once a week

What was one of the benefits Abdelqader experienced from the training?

• He became a team coach.

• He started swimming.

• He regained the ability to lift things.

• He learned to play table tennis.

What future activities are planned for the team?

• Long-distance running

• Cycling

• Gym training and swimming

• Mountain climbing