IMPACT 0205: THE ATHLETE THAT CHALLENGES THE STIGMA
Jackie Chionh, 32, is a fitness trainer that coaches people with disabilities. Apart from working in the day, he also trains as a para-athlete. Through his work, he wants to prove that even with his disability, he can do many things that normal people can. In his free time, he volunteers with Team Nila and hopes to inspire the younger generation to step up and volunteer. His biggest goal is to be able to represent Singapore in the Paralympics.
This article was published on Sep 27, 2021
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