Meet Ho Yuen-kei, the boccia phenom who’s rewriting the playbook on what it means to be unstoppable. Born with spinal muscular atrophy, Ho never let it dim her shine.💫
Fast forward to the 2024 Paris Paralympics: Ho bagged two gold medals—in the Mixed BC3 and Women’s Individual BC3 events—proving that when passion meets precision, magic happens. 🥇🥇
But what’s boccia? Think of it as a mix of strategy, skill, and wheelchair bowling—played at the Paralympics for athletes with high support needs. Athletes use ramps or assistants to launch leather balls, aiming to land closest to a white target ball called the jack.
Training and living side by side with her partner and teammate Jet Lee, Ho’s journey is a true power couple story—where support goes both ways and every victory is shared. 🤜🤛
Now, she’s set to light up the National Games at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park, bringing that same fierce competitive spirit. Whether you’re cheering from a local café in Manila or tuning in from a chai stall in Mumbai, her story resonates: grit + heart = greatness. 💖
With Qixi (the Chinese Valentine’s Day) around the corner, let’s celebrate fiery passion, unwavering determination, and all the unstoppable women making waves in sports and beyond. Who’s your MVP this season? Share below! 👇
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