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Keira D’Amato’s story might be the most stunning in American sports right now. The 37-year-old mother of two has just broken a record that stood for 15 years.
Keira D’Amato’s story might be the most stunning in American sports right now. The 37-year-old mother of two has just broken a record that stood for 15 years.
Chung Siu-king was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in 1992. Suffering from paralysis, swollen joints and brittle bones, Chung had a serious fall six years later that left her wheelchair-bound for the rest of her life. It took her three years to muster the courage to leave her flat to finish school and learn how to get around in a wheelchair on her own. But she went on to fulfil a childhood dream of becoming a dancer. Now in her 50s, Chung said wheelchair dancing has helped her regain self-confidence and pride.
Chung Siu-king was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in 1992. Suffering from paralysis, swollen joints and brittle bones, Chung had a serious fall six years later that left her wheelchair-bound for the rest of her life. It took her three years to muster the courage to leave her flat to finish school and learn how to get around in a wheelchair on her own. But she went on to fulfil a childhood dream of becoming a dancer. Now in her 50s, Chung said wheelchair dancing has helped her regain self-confidence and pride.
Hong Kong’s best-ever Olympics got even better with the team picking up two bronze medals on day 13 of the Tokyo Olympics. The Hong Kong women's table tennis team got things off to a perfect start, beating Germany 3-1 for the bronze medal. Hong Kong’s Grace Lau Mo-sheung later won the women's individual kata bronze medal match in karate. Post sports reporter Jonathan White unpacks the excitement from day 13 of the Games with Alkira Reinfrank.
Hong Kong’s best-ever Olympics got even better with the team picking up two bronze medals on day 13 of the Tokyo Olympics. The Hong Kong women's table tennis team got things off to a perfect start, beating Germany 3-1 for the bronze medal. Hong Kong’s Grace Lau Mo-sheung later won the women's individual kata bronze medal match in karate. Post sports reporter Jonathan White unpacks the excitement from day 13 of the Games with Alkira Reinfrank.
From running cutting-edge global companies to speaking out against sexism and stereotypes, women in Asia are making their voices heard around the world. Join us in celebrating women in Asia and sharing stories that matter.
From running cutting-edge global companies to speaking out against sexism and stereotypes, women in Asia are making their voices heard around the world. Join us in celebrating women in Asia and sharing stories that matter.