Fouad Idbafdil: Racing Beyond Borders to Transform the Silent Stories of Refugees Into Symbols of Strength

For refugees, displacement often strips away voice and recognition. Fouad Idbafdil, a Moroccan-born athlete, has turned his struggles with exile and statelessness into a mission of visibility through sport. Representing the Athlete Refugee Team, he carries the weight of untold refugee stories in every steeplechase he runs.

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Fouad Idbafdil Giving Life to the Silent Stories of the Displaced Through Sport | by Fouad Idbafdil | Aug, 2025 | Medium

Silence has often been the most painful companion of displaced people. Their stories — marked by exile, uncertainty, and survival — rarely make headlines. But athletes like Fouad Idbafdil, a…