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Najlah Al-Dayyeni Paralympics 2024

She bought herself a table tennis racket at age nine so she would have something to do after she finished her homework. "In fourth grade, I realised I was different from the other girls. I saw my friends running at school, walking and playing, and they were thinking about what they would do in the future. All I could do was sit in my wheelchair and think that I wanted to run like them." She began playing Para table tennis in 2015 and joined a national league in 2018.

Para Table Tennis
Iraq
Birth Date: Dec 1, 2004
Najlah Al-Dayyeni profile image
Paralympic Experience: 2020, 2024

Najlah Al-Dayyeni Paralympic Medals

Paralympic Medals

1
Gold
0
Silver
0
Bronze
1
Total

2024 Medals

1
Gold
0
Silver
0
Bronze
1
Total

Najlah Al-Dayyeni Paralympic Milestones

Season Event Rank
2020 Singles - Class 6 7

Najlah Al-Dayyeni Biography

When her father could not afford to buy her prostheses, he asked a friend who was a table tennis coach and a scout for Iraq's national Para table tennis team if he could give her lessons. "He [the coach] said to me, 'I want you to take that paddle and start training daily'."

Training Regimen

She trains four times a week, with two days in Baqubah and another two in Baghdad in Iraq. This rigorous schedule has helped her hone her skills and stay competitive on the international stage.

Memorable Achievements

One of her most memorable achievements is winning gold in the class 6 singles event at the 2022 Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, People's Republic of China. This victory stands as a testament to her hard work and dedication.

Philosophy and Advice

"My advice to all people, especially women, is that my disability has not prevented me from achieving my dream. The advice I give to all people is to not let anything stop you. Strive, and continue to work until you reach your dream."

Future Ambitions

Looking ahead, she aims to win a gold medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. This goal drives her daily training and commitment to the sport.

Her journey from buying a table tennis racket at nine to aiming for Paralympic gold is inspiring. Her story highlights the importance of perseverance and determination in achieving one's dreams.

Najlah Al-Dayyeni FAQs on Paralympics

  • Is Najlah Al-Dayyeni qualified for the Paris 2024 Paralympics?
    Yes, Najlah Al-Dayyeni is competing in the Para Table Tennis event at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
  • Who is Najlah Al-Dayyeni?

    She bought herself a table tennis racket at age nine so she would have something to do after she finished her homework. "In fourth grade, I realised I was different from the other girls. I saw my friends running at school, walking and playing, and they were thinking about what they would do in the future. All I could do was sit in my wheelchair and think that I wanted to run like them." She began playing Para table tennis in 2015 and joined a national league in 2018.

  • Which game does Najlah Al-Dayyeni play?
    Najlah Al-Dayyeni, a famous Para Table Tennis from Iraq, proudly competes for the country in international Para Table Tennis events.
  • In which city Najlah Al-Dayyeni was born?
    Najlah Al-Dayyeni was born on December 1, 2004 in , Iraq.
  • How many Paralympic medals has Najlah Al-Dayyeni won in Para Table Tennis?
    Najlah Al-Dayyeni won the gold medal in the Para Table Tennis events.
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