Alia Issa to become first woman to represent Refugee Paralympic Team - in pictures

  • Alia Issa will become the first woman para athlete to represent refugees at the upcoming Tokyo Paralympics.
    Alia Issa will become the first woman para athlete to represent refugees at the upcoming Tokyo Paralympics.
  • Alia Issa practices her club throw in preparation for the upcoming Tokyo Paralympic Games.
    Alia Issa practices her club throw in preparation for the upcoming Tokyo Paralympic Games.
  • Alia Issa practices her club throw in preparation for the upcoming Tokyo Paralympic Games.
    Alia Issa practices her club throw in preparation for the upcoming Tokyo Paralympic Games.
  • Alia Issa, 20, was born in Greece to Syrian refugee parents.
    Alia Issa, 20, was born in Greece to Syrian refugee parents.
  • Alia Issa, is the first woman para athlete to represent refugees. She is 20-years-old and she is Syrian, although she was actually born in Greece. All photos by Demetrios Ioannou
    Alia Issa, is the first woman para athlete to represent refugees. She is 20-years-old and she is Syrian, although she was actually born in Greece. All photos by Demetrios Ioannou
  • Alia Issa, 20, was born in Greece to Syrian refugee parents.
    Alia Issa, 20, was born in Greece to Syrian refugee parents.
  • Alia Issa during training in preparation for the Tokyo Paralympic Games.
    Alia Issa during training in preparation for the Tokyo Paralympic Games.
  • Alia Issa in training.
    Alia Issa in training.