A league of their own
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SLASA, aka the Single Leg Amputee Sports Association, was founded by pastor Mambud Samai in 2001 following Sierra Leone’s civil war.
- As the name suggests, the league allows amputees to play soccer on crutches.
- Since its founding, the SLASA has helped more than 350 people hit the field.
⚽️ What they're saying: According to Mambud, SLASA “gives hope to the amputees, gives confidence to the amputees, and allows them to become ambassadors of peace."
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