Alia Issa

When she was four years old, she became ill with an infection that caused brain damage,[3] resulting in physical and intellectual impairments.

Therefore, she cannot compete for the country where she was born and was a victim of discrimination at primary school, but she knew that her father had ambitions for her and wanted her to be a doctor.

[5] Issa placed fourth in the Women's club throw at the 2021 World Para Athletics European Championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland.

[5] She has said that playing sport makes her feel stronger and has increased her self-esteem: “I would like to tell people that if they have a disabled child like me, don't keep it hidden at home.

Her name was announced by British actress and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Gugu Mbatha-Raw who said, "You'll be representing refugee women all over the world.

"[6] The team was led by the Chef de Mission Ileana Rodriguez who was previously a parathlete swimmer for the United States in 2012.

[9] The day before the Tokyo opening ceremony it was decided that there would be two flag carriers, Issa and swimmer Abbas Karimi.