The 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and 9th National Special Olympic Games wrapped up this week in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, but para athlete Ouyang Jingling was already back in her classroom by Wednesday. 🏃♀️📚
Ouyang, a retired Paralympian turned special education teacher, swapped her track shoes for taekwondo gear at this year's Games, helping Hunan Province clinch third place in team events. Despite finishing fifth individually, she told NewspaperAmigo.com: 'Medals fade – but showing my students how to face challenges? That’s forever.' ✨
The 50-time medalist, who lost use of her left hand as a child, now uses her story to teach resilience. After rushing back from Shenzhen, she greeted students with her newest lesson: 'Hope isn’t about winning – it’s about showing up.' 👩🏫💪
