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Tennis player with dwarfism has to compete in a wheelchair — even though he doesn’t use one

Posted on February 15, 2023

Originally published February 15, 2023 by CBC
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A young man with medium-toned skin and dwarfism stands on a blue tennis court.

The Australian teen and his father have challenged the International Tennis Federation to allow players with physical disabilities who do not require a wheelchair to play while standing.

Read the full story from CBC here.

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