Japan Paralympian who survived deadly train crash embraces motherhood
KOBE (Kyodo) -- More than two decades after surviving a train derailment that left her paralyzed from the neck down, Japanese Paralympic archer Aiko O
Japanese Paralympic archer Aiko Okazaki, who survived the deadly 2005 Amagasaki train crash that left her paralyzed from the neck down, has embraced motherhood after giving birth to her first child in March. Okazaki, 40, represented Japan at the 2021 Tokyo Paralympics and has faced numerous challenges in her journey, including learning to adapt her archery skills to her physical limitations. Despite the difficulties, she remains determined to raise her child and has found joy in watching her grow and develop.
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