Rachid says that sport helped Hicham to develop into the confident and successful young man he is today. He says: “Sport practice and achievements like in the 7th Special Olympics games for North Africa and Middle East brought him self-worth, self-esteem, self-confidence and a presence among people.” Rachid also says that the sporting activities have helped Hicham to control his behaviour: “When he was younger, he was subject to unmanageable fits of rage. Now he is able to concentrate for competition; sports gave him this extra breath.”