Mutaz Zakaria Daoud Aljuneidi

Started: He took up the sport in 2003 in Amman, Jordan. (Athlete, 25 Aug 2021) Reason: He enjoys the challenge of the sport. "I wanted to transform negative energy into positive energy and I was looking for a solution to my problem. I love challenging myself." (Athlete, 11 Jul 2019; Facebook page, 08 Mar 2019) Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (jordantimes.com, 04 Sep 2023) Additional Info: OTHER ACTIVITIES He has set up an initiative called 'Adventure: Challenging Mountains with Disability and Hope' that encourages people with an impairment to try rock climbing. "I got together 20 people with an impairment and we climbed mountains in the city of Ajloun in Jordan. We have all faced difficult circumstances but we have faith in our capabilities." (al-ain.com, 29 Feb 2016) OCCUPATION He has worked as a human development trainer at the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply in Jordan. "I read about human development and understood it well, and then I started giving motivational lectures." (Facebook profile, 20 Feb 2024; Athlete, 03 Dec 2017; alrai.com, 10 Mar 2017; nesan.net, 28 Mar 2016)