Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games conclude with hopes for inclusive society
NAGOYA (Kyodo) -- The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games concluded Saturday with a closing ceremony, as organizers expressed hope that the continental spor
KUALA LUMPUR: Wong Kar Gee, a 35-year-old Sabahan with poor vision, is targeting a Paralympic medal after winning a gold at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Japan. Kar Gee, who began competing in para-sports in 2017, triumphed in the men's long jump T12 with a leap of 6.74 meters on his opening attempt. Uzbekistan's Sevinchbek Khusanov finished second with a jump of 6.54 meters, while Japan's Daiki Ishiyama placed third with a distance of 6.48 meters.
Kar Gee's victory was an improvement as he had claimed silver in the same event at the 2018 Jakarta edition. He missed the previous Games in 2022 due to injury. Diagnosed with Stargardt disease at eight, Kar Gee grew up with poor vision but never felt treated differently by his family. He now balances his sporting ambitions, business responsibilities, and family life, including running a farm in Sabah.
Kar Gee credits his family for their support in enabling him to pursue multiple interests. He plans to celebrate his Nagoya triumph with a family dinner upon returning home. Kar Gee believes this gold medal will provide him with the momentum needed to challenge for a medal at the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics.
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