Even before she developed breast cancer, Anita Wong Sau-lin never thought she could hold a paddle.
So, after undergoing treatment for the illness, taking part in a dragon boat race seemed to be out of the question. But, encouraged by her coach Katherine Lynch, the 52-year-old mother is now one of the most enthusiastic members of a team.
'It is a breakthrough in my life,' Ms Wong said. 'I never dreamt of going paddling with a group of women in a race, as I rarely exercised. But dragon boating has changed me.
'I was very unhappy when I found out that I had breast cancer ... but I am sporty and cheerful after taking up dragon boating.'
Ms Wong's daughter teased her when she told her family that she had decided to join a dragon boat team for breast cancer survivors.
'My daughter said that I was not young any more and that I could not even swim. She doubted if I could really do it. But through my actions I have proved my strength,' said the proud boater.