Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Qian Hongyan, girl with no swimmer's feet


So far we live, have we ever felt grateful for the blessings that God has given us?

When we have a complete limb, there is a girl struggling walking without legs. With a high spirit he was able to achieve the success that he desires. Here is a short story about him that is able to give awareness of how important we are to be grateful when we are born with complete limbs.


A car accident has made a baby's happiness snatched away. Qian Hongyan, was only three years old when a car accident hit him. Due to the accident that year 2000, the back two should be amputated to the extent of the buttocks.

Qian Hongyan in Zhuangxia, China is not from a wealthy family who can buy him equipment to help him walk. But the little girl continued to grow despite having to walk with both hands. The accident had taken both legs, but not his passion and determination.

To help him walk and avoid the asphalt and ground friction with his buttocks his parents gave him a split basketball. The basketball hemisphere so the bottom of his ass to be dragged when walking with both hands.

To help stand, Hongyan uses the brush handle as his handbag when walking down the ground or paved or pebbled sharp roads. With the split basketball and brush in both hands, Hongyan can actually go to school to go home every day.

News about Hongyan spread all over the world. Hongyan's passion and tenacity touched the hearts of millions of people around the world. Hongyan was dubbed the 'Basketball Girl'.

Lots of media that wrote the life story of this basketball girl. Not a few who make it as an inspirational figure. With all its limitations, Hongyan remains a passion in navigating his life and his future.

The admiration for Hongyan does not stop there. Despite having no legs, Hongyan still aspires to be the fastest swimmer. He never let his handicaps hamper his dreams. His dream is to compete as a swimmer in the 2012 Paralympics (Olympics for Disabled).

So he started trying to follow various swimming contests for people who have disabilities. Hongyan admitted that he was moved to see the swimming athletes competing and trying hard in a world swimming pool.

Even so, initially his swimming coach was not convinced that Hongyan will enter the world-class olympics. In fact, Zhang, the coach was not so concerned about Hongyan. Until finally he realized the great talents of the girl.

Hongyan's great talent is a strong determination and passion to fulfill his dream. With all the limitations he has, Hongyan is able to convince the coach that he deserves to be reckoned with.

Qian Hongyan is one of the inspirations. With his limitations but tireless in realizing his dream. His limitations seemed to be a whip for him so as not to be underestimated. Determination and a strong spirit to make Hongyan deserves thumbs up. Have we got the spirit like Hongyan?

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