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Blessing Afrifah

b. 2003

Israeli (naturalized citizen) sprinter of Ghanaian descent

Sprinter Athletics competitor
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About Blessing Afrifah

Born 2003. Blessing Afrifah is an Israeli and Ghanaian sprinter and athletics competitor.

Personal life Although he was born and raised in Israel, Afrifah was not granted permanent residence status until 2020, following a government decision to not deport children of foreign workers born in Israel. At the age of 16, he was granted Israeli citizenship after he appealed to Israel's Minister of the Interior Aryeh Deri.

As an Israeli citizen and thus conscripted by law upon reaching 18 years of age, Afrifah served in the Israel Defense Forces beginning in 2022. He served on an army base in Rehovot, in a program limited to elite sportspeople that provides a more flexible service. Tel Aviv, Israel

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Important facts

Born
26 October 2003, Tel Aviv
Birth century
21st century
Occupation
Sprinter, athletics competitor
Nationality
Israel, Ghana
Also known as
Blessing Akwasi Afrifah

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Blessing Afrifah?

Israeli (naturalized citizen) sprinter of Ghanaian descent

When was Blessing Afrifah born?

Blessing Afrifah was born on 26 October 2003 in Tel Aviv.

What is Blessing Afrifah's occupation?

Blessing Afrifah is a sprinter and athletics competitor.

What nationality is Blessing Afrifah?

Blessing Afrifah is Israeli and Ghanaian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Blessing Afrifah

· Wikidata: Q97909724

· DBpedia: Blessing Afrifah

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