Jongwe’s wheelchair turns into chariot of dreams

STELLAH Jongwe, Zimbabwe’s wheelchair racing sensation, has received the golden ticket to compete at one of the world’s most renowned athletics events, the 42nd Oita International Wheelchair Marathon in Japan, scheduled for November 19.

Jongwe is a symbol of hope after overcoming personal struggles to shine on a national level and now preparing to represent Zimbabwe internationally.

Her story is particularly inspiring since she was born with phocomelia, which resulted in underdeveloped lower limbs.

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