Paralympic Athletes Carry Iraq’s Hopes
In war-ravaged Iraq, the paralympic athletes have a better shot of winning gold medals, according to this report from The New York Times.In war-ravaged Iraq, the paralympic athletes have a better shot of winning gold medals, according to this report from The New York Times.
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