A visually impaired marathon runner trains in Jordan - in pictures

Paralympian Suhail Al Nashash lost his sight at 18 and soon realised his talent for running

Marathon runner Suhail Al Nashash, who is visually-impaired, trains with his coach Omar Zurigat in Amman, Jordan. All photos by Reuters

Al Nashash, 38, began to lose his sight at the age of 14 and by the time he was 18 could no longer see.

It was only after losing his sight that he realised his talent for running. He joined a club for the visually impaired in 2010 and went on to carve out a career in athletics.

He has represented Jordan in the Paralympics and is a member of the Al Ataa club with whom he has won many trophies in local, regional and international competitions.

Al Nashash's achievements include first place in the latest Beirut Marathon.

'Thank God I became an example, a success story and people learnt from me,' says Al Nashash.

Suhail Al Nashash with his family at his home in Amman, Jordan.

Al Nashash makes a meal at home. 'It took me years from when I lost my sight, no less than seven to eight years, until I started holding the walking stick and became independent.' he says.

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