Singaporean para-athlete Toh Wei Soong will be fighting to medal in the Paralympics this year in Paris.
Toh, a Singapore an freestyle and butterfly swimmer, is setting his sights on medaling at the 2024 Paris Summer Paralympic Games .The 2024 Paris Games offer Singapore an para-athlete Toh Wei Soong a second chance.
"Despite my condition, I realized that not only did I enjoy swimming, but I was good at it," he told CNBC Make It. "It was a source of pride and identity, especially during my teenage years when I represented my school in national competitions."But pursuing those dreams meant Toh spent up to 24 hours a week in rigorous training, which often meant skipping social outings or holidays.
But Toh acknowledged these experiences taught him how to live with disappointment and helped him grow as a person. "I think reality speaks for itself. If they wanted to put a full media team behind major parasports games, they would send them. But more often than not, they do not," he said. "And I think this is a disservice to the athletes who train and the caregivers who put so much effort in."
Toh, who is setting his sights on Paris 2024, believes that medaling would be a "stepping stone" to his long-term dream of living life fully.Toh explained that it's overall an experience that he is proud to have and is grateful for despite the struggles, given his support network.
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