Mr Noor Iskandaria Mohd Dena thought he had lost all chance of winning the Asean Para Games’ 24.6km handcycling race in 2017 after he crashed his bike and punctured a tyre just 2km before the finish line. Despite the setback, the 22-year-old, who suffers from a form of cerebral palsy, refused to give up.
Mr Iskandaria was yesterday commended for his pluck and tenacity, and received the Persistent Perseverance Award from the AWWA Community Integration Service (CIS).
He was one of 23 young award recipients recognised for their strength in overcoming challenges despite their special needs.
The CIS programme, established in 1991, helps children and young people with disabilities integrate into mainstream schools, tertiary institutions and their communities.
Several organisations, schools and educators were also given awards for their efforts in integrating students with special needs.
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Source: The Straits Times, 25 February 2018