Author: Tierney Bonini

A unique story of resilience and determination unfolds in the life of Mohammed Hamada, a 22-year-old weightlifter from Gaza. Despite facing immense challenges, including war, destruction, and separation from his family, Mohammed pursued his dream of competing in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Mohammed’s journey began in the war-torn streets of Gaza, where he had to resort to eating animal food to survive, losing weight in the process. With the support of his family, including his brother Hussam, who trained him, Mohammed made history as the first Palestinian Olympic weightlifter at the Tokyo 2020 Games. His athletic career soared as…