#195 dream fulfilled @ 16

Yip Pin Xiu, swimmer Congratulations to Singapore’s first gold medalist swimmer, Yip Pin Xiu, 16 years old suffering muscular dystrophy and is a student at the Bendemeer Secondary School [unfortunately I couldn't find the newsbit I read yesterday to verify some information at the time of writing] at Beijing Paralympic 2008. Muscular dystrophy is a rare [...]

#191 disabled perform

When I look at these performers, I’m humbled and I couldn’t tell or see any difference from us, the abled. It appears their performances and their dispositions are so like us, that often times we just forget who they are when we become irritated and unappreciative. At the same time, they put many to shame for their verve [...]

#190 paralympics opening ceremony

It was sad I could not view the opening ceremony of the Paralympics at all…and neither the competition as this was not broadcast on our television screen. I copied this slideshow (not sure if I’m allowed, if not, please let me know. Thank you.): http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/photo/2008-09/07/content_7005821.htm. I read this from chinadaily.com.cn where this 12-year-old Li Yue, [...]

#188 paralympics 080906-17

There was great publicity on the Olympic Games…but somehow, the next big Paralympic Games from September 6th-17th slips international attention! Is this because the Paralympics is not a politizing medium??!!! Glad the Torch will grace different locations in China. (from chinadaily.com.cn) These paralympians are able to use the same facilities in the Olympic Village built for the Olympic Games. However [...]