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عربية – DW
Reasons Behind Tunisian Athletes’ Departure
The article discusses the phenomenon of Tunisian and foreign athletes fleeing during their participation in the Mediterranean Games in Taranto, Italy, where four athletes out of 128 left. The most prominent stories involve wrestler Shuhad Al-Jalajli, who decided to emigrate due to lack of financial support and insufficient prize money, and boxer Akram Aouina, who fled from Tunisia but later achieved international success in Italy after a dangerous and life-threatening journey. This highlights how economic and organizational challenges in Tunisia force many athletes to make the decision to emigrate in search of a decent life and professional opportunities. The escape is mainly attributed to inadequate financial backing and uncertain career prospects. Additionally, there is increasing support among some segments of the public for understanding the athletes' decisions, contrasting with previous attitudes that viewed such actions as betrayal. This phenomenon points to a deeper problem: the lack of a suitable environment that motivates athletes to stay and succeed in their home country.
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