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U.S. Open organisers said on Wednesday they will include a wheelchair tournament at this year’s Grand Slam following a player backlash over their decision to scrap the event as part of measures to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Nguyen Nhat Minh Phuong in the past often gave donations to worthy causes or organised charity events for people with disabilities. But she realised one day that she wanted to do much more than that.

The Iban war cry of Agi Idup Agi Ngelaban – fight to the last breath – has been national para archer Wiro Julin’s personal motto.

It’s been hard for national triple jump champion R. Kirthana. Her father T. Ramasamy died two months ago due to kidney failure. And just around the same time, her failing eyesight became worse. Even contact lenses are not working.

Bill Johncock and his differently-abled son Logan have gotten pretty accustomed to rolling with the punches over the past year, as Dad has pushed them – quite literally – toward a big running goal: the 2020 Boston Marathon.

Eye On The Ball, an inspiring docu-film about the Malaysian national blind football team, drew glowing reviews from the audience at its gala premiere, including from a few famous names.

Elderly folk who have retired and do not involve themselves in social activities can experience loneliness and depression. With this in mind and to provide a better quality of life through community activities for senior citizens, a new Pusat Aktiviti Warga Emas (PAWE) branch has opened in Taman Medan, Petaling Jaya.

Whirling, spinning, reaching, grasping – Japanese wheelchair dancer Kenta Kambara’s emotive performances are wordless testimony to artistic passion and possibility.

The Terengganu government will start free equine therapy programmes for people with disabilities at the Terengganu Equestrian Resort (TER) near Kuala Terengganu next month.

Deaf artist Candice Singha Wong is all excited and counting the hours before her acrylic painting, Destination To The Summit, goes on display at Art4love’s The Gifted art exhibition in Kuala Lumpur tomorrow.