Beyond Silence: Into the World of Chongqing Taekwondo Champion
While the cheers from the 25th Summer Deaflympics in Tokyo have long since faded, the story of 21-year-old Chongqing Taekwondo Champion Li Kui continues to resonate within the quiet mountain paths of Wushan. Recently, iChongqing visited the schools and homes that shaped Li Kui long before he became a world-renowned athlete, revealing a narrative of silent dedication and a mother’s simple, unwavering love.
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Ne-Waza at the IBSA World Championships – IBSA International Blind Sports Federation
An IBSA Judo contest begins with competitors at arm’s length. They take the grip and only then can ‘hajime’ be called. And so begins the fight for an advantage. In tachi-waza, controlling the space has the added challenge of not being able to see where the opponent is.
UAE: This 22-year-old Jiu-Jitsu athlete is breaking barriers
Unfazed by hearing impairment, Hamda Alshkeili is all set to represent the UAE National Team at the 2024 Jiu-Jitsu Asian Championship taking place in Abu Dhabi
Wellington sensei preparing disabled students for first karate tournament
Stephen Hilson has spent years teaching karate to Wellington people with disabilities – now they are set to compete in their first tournament.