The memorable moments, images and stars of the Rio Paralympics

To witness Ibrahim Hamato play table tennis is to appreciate nothing is impossible.
Having lost both arms in a train accident when he was just 10 years old, the Egyptian could have turned away from the sport he loved forever.

Instead, after a number of failed attempts to hold the paddle, Hamato has fulfilled his dreams to play against the world's best -- amassing millions of YouTube views in the process -- throwing the ball up with his toes to serve and holding the paddle in his mouth.

"Everybody should work hard for what they love, and what you think is good for yourself," the 41-year-old told the International Table Tennis Federation.
"The disability is not in arms or legs; the disability is to not persevere in whatever you would like to do."

While he may not have made it beyond the preliminary rounds in Rio, Hamato's legend will continue to endure.

News from : CNN