Hilal Al-Hajj

In search of glory, Yemeni athlete drowns in Med trying to reach Europe

“When (Hajj) screamed, I thought it was because he was tired. I didn’t know he was drownin,” friend says
Hilal Al-Hajj was a Kung Fu champion, who had also racked up a series of medals from Asian and Arab championships

By AZIZ EL MASSASSI | AFP · 27 September 2019