Daniel Chan Ho-yuen shares his leadership “ABCs” for overcoming difficulties

30/03/2023

Daniel said that young people should not enlarge difficulties, and should believe in their own limitless potential.

After a car accident caused his physical disability, Hong Kong wheelchair badminton player Daniel Chan Ho-yuen was not discouraged. Instead, with his new identity as a person with a disability, he has embarked on a new life, winning over 70 medals in international competitions as Hong Kong’s first wheelchair badminton player.

Tim Wong (right), a badminton player with a disability, demonstrates dressing with one hand to simulate the challenges of living with a disability.

Youth leaders try fetching objects while blindfolded, experiencing the daily life of a visually impaired person.

Recently, Daniel shared with a group of youth leaders his 11-year recovery process, from accident to wheelchair, prosthetic limb and crutches to walking naturally today. Having overcome multiple challenges, Daniel used the letters "ABC" to represent the key to surviving the difficulties in life: "Attitude, Belief and Commitment”

Through a game of Charades, the leaders learned about the communication difficulties facing people with hearing and speech impairments.

Daniel and Tim, holding their BWF World Championships medals, share their joy of winning and pose for a group photo with the youth leaders.

Soon, the 47 youth leaders will take on their own challenges in mountaineering, as well as put their learning into practice by organising community football activities and more. "Don't belittle yourself in the face of different difficulties and challenges,” Daniel said, reiterating that it is the duty of leaders to bring out the uniqueness in each individual.

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