Hollywood star Morgan Freeman delivered a message of hope, unity and tolerance on Sunday at the opening ceremony of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
Sharing the stage with Freeman was Qatari youth icon Ghanim Al Muftah. Muftah, an ambassador of FIFA World Cup, recited verses from Quran to share the message of diversity and acceptance.
Ghanim Al Muftah is a twin brother born with Caudal Regression Syndrome, a rare disorder that impairs the development of the lower spine.
Given very few chances of survival by doctors, he has managed to live beyond his fifteen years.
His story has served to amaze and inspire people by being a prominent and exceptional example for the youth and disabled people across the world.
On yearly basis, Muftah receives expert surgical care in Europe.
He hope to become a future Paralympian. Despite his disabilities, Ghanim lists swimming, scuba diving, football, hiking and skateboarding as his favourite sports.
At school, Muftah used to play football wearing shoes on his hands and would chase after the ball with his ‘normal-sized’ friends.
He climbed Jebel Shams, the highest mountain peak in the entire Gulf region. he has intention to climb Mount Everest.
With over 1 million followers on Instagram, Al-Muftah aims to study Political Science at university, with the goal of becoming a future Prime Minister of Qatar.
