Adnan KHANKAN

Originally from Damascus, Adnan discovered judo with a friend of his father's when he was 10. He fell in love with the sport and its values from the first moment he stepped into the dojo. Adnan's passion for judo led him to win his first local competition, later joining the national junior team, where he participated in continental championships.

Due to the war in Syria, he had to flee the country, going through a difficult journey to Europe. Finding an opportunity to start an education and train, he then settled in Germany. He recalls watching the Refugee Olympic Team in 2016 as a moment that truly gave him hope.

As an IOC Refugee Athlete Scholarship holder since 2022, he was part of the Refugee Olympic Team Paris 2024.