Afghan Paralympian Abbas Karimi Wins Three Medals at US National Championships

Abbas Karimi, an Afghan paralympian swimmer based in the United States, won three medals at the 2023 US National Championships for Para Swimmers. Karimi, who was born without arms, won the gold medal in the 50-meter backstroke, the silver medal in the 50-meter butterfly, and the gold medal in the 400-meter freestyle Karimi’s victories are a significant achievement for Afghan athletes. They show that Afghan athletes can compete at the highest levels of international competition, even when they have disabilities.

Karimi is now focused on qualifying for the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris. The Paralympics will be held from August 28 to September 8, 2024.

Karimi has been training hard in preparation for the Paralympics. He is confident that he can qualify for the Games and compete for medals.

“I am very happy with my results at the US National Championships,” Karimi said. “I am working hard to qualify for the Paralympics and I am confident that I can do it.” Karimi’s success is an inspiration to other Afghan athletes. He shows that it is possible to achieve great things, even when faced with challenges.