Legless Moroccan Teen Inspires Rugby Coach with Determination to Play

Mohamed El Maatouk, coach of the Moroccan national rugby team, surprised by the young man’s prowess, is getting involved to help Hassan, so that he can have the chance to practice rugby or at least have the opportunity to walk.

It is with a smile on his lips that Hassan starts his days. A 12-year-old child born without legs who, instead of feeling sorry for himself, gives himself the strength to go beyond his disability.

Even moving with his hands, the young man has discovered a passion for rugby that he practices. According to actu.fr, he finds his fulfillment in the practice of this sport.

Without complexes or shame, he does not hesitate to throw himself from his wheelchair to give free rein to his passion for the oval ball.

According to the website, all those who have seen Hassan play have been moved and admired the mental strength of the young Moroccan.

Mohamed El Maatouk, a former Paris university club and Stade français player before flying to Morocco as coach of the national team, was touched by the will and determination of the young player who has used his disability as a strength.

"When you see his smile on the field, it’s the most beautiful thing, it’s beautiful to see," says Mohamed El Maatouk, convinced that the young Moroccan will write beautiful pages in the history of rugby.

Mohamed, admiring Hassan’s prowess, has shown videos of the rugby player to professional players who did not hesitate to send Hassan many messages of support.

But what is the future of Hassan in this sport? In Morocco and in many African countries, the practice of rugby in a wheelchair in a professional way is not a reality. Mohamed El Maatouk is pulling out all the stops to give the young player more chances and opportunities.

According to the same source, he is currently in contact with doctors to find out if it would be possible for him to receive prostheses to be able to walk and, at best, play rugby.