Yemenis at Asian Games divided by war, united by sport


Standing united: Members of Yemen’s delegation take part in the athletes parade during the opening ceremony of the Asian Games. — AFP

ONE delivered gas cylinders in government-run Aden for a living and the other cooked meals in rebel-held Sanaa.

Now the two athletes from war-torn Yemen find themselves on the same team at the Asian Games.

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