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"Iyad is an inspiring man, whose life is full of victories" Israel today

2021-08-25T09:30:28.209Z


After picking up the gold medal in the 100m backstroke, swimmer Iyad Shelby receives love • Sports Minister Hili Trooper: "Iyad was not frightened by the high expectations, the highest direction and filled us all with great pride"


Iyad Shelby recorded a great history for the State of Israel today (Wednesday) when he already on the first day of the Paralympic Games picked up the gold medal in the 100-meter backstroke.

Shelby, 34, who has already recorded quite a few great achievements in the past, became the first Arab to bring a medal for the State of Israel.

The Minister of Culture and Sports, Hili Trooper, greeted him: "A tremendous achievement!

Congratulations to our Israeli swimmer Iyad Shelby who wins Israel's first gold medal at the Paralympic Games.

Iyad is an inspiring man, whose life is full of victories.

And today another brilliant victory.

Iyad was not frightened by the high expectations, the highest direction and filled us all with great pride.

Proud of you Iyad Shelby! '

Source: israelhayom

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