Many people who are not involved in sports forget about the physically challenged athlete. The individuals that I think about in particular are the ones who became physically disabled after an injury. Besides getting used to the physical changes, there must be a million things going on cognitively speaking. I wonder about their confidence, anxiety, motivation, and mood. I admire them because I think it would be easiest to sink to the lowest psychological point. They could get depressed, be angry or bitter, and be fearful of the very activity that caused their injuries. I am almost positive that they do go through bouts of those feelings. Rising above the least ideal situation is a beautiful thing. I believe that many physically challenged athletes take on the challenge of learning compound skills. Not only do they excel in their sport but they master a new addition (i.e. artificial limbs). What is remarkable to me is that even though they may be in a chair, I see them walk taller than most.
D.M.
Kin339i
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