Syrian table tennis prodigy Hend Zaza: "I took the first step towards my dreams"

The 12-year-old was the youngest athlete at the Tokyo 2020 Games in 2021 and aims to carry on making history: "I want to be Olympic... and world champion, I will continue until I achieve my dreams," she said.

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Syrian table tennis prodigy Hend Zaza: "I took the first step towards my dreams"

Name: Table tennis - Syria's 12-year-old Hend Zaza on achieving her dreams
Uploaded: 2021-10-14T10:15:06.909Z
Duration: 4 min 20 s
Description: At Tokyo 2020, the Syrian paddler became the youngest Olympian since 1968. Here is her story.

Syrian table tennis prodigy Hend Zaza: "I took the first step towards my dreams"

Syrian table tennis prodigy Hend Zaza: "I took the first step towards my dreams"

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