Episode 21 - AB Anwar - Team USA Boccia

AB Anwar – Born in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and immigrated to the US at the age of 10. He was born with cerebral palsy and uses a power chair to navigate the world. He has been playing the sport of boccia at n elite level since 1998. He’s competed at the Boccia World Championships, numerous Boccia world cups and has won the US nationals multiple times. He is currently ranked #7 in the US but has ranked as high as #1.

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