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Blind tennis champion Naqi Rizvi lobbies for sport's awareness and Paralympic inclusion
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Blind tennis champion Naqi Rizvi plays a shot during a visually impaired tennis training session in London, Tuesday, May 20, 2025. - photo by AP Photo/Kin Cheung
LONDON (AP) — Naqi Rizvi loves the “absolute freedom” he feels on the tennis court. Winning titles is fun, too. The 34-year-old blind tennis champion is on a mission to not only raise awareness but also elevate the sport into the Paralympics.