Thousands cheer on Paralympians in celebratory bus paradecall for more empathy towards Persons with Disabilities in Singapore

13th Asean Para Games Thailand 2025

Supporters cheering during the celebratory parade in Orchard Road on Sept 14.ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI

Chan Fui Lee was all cheers as an open-top bus carrying 10 Singapore Paralympians who competed in the Paris Games drove past the bustling Orchard Road shopping precinct.

The housewife, 55, has a 21-year-old daughter with a rare chromosome disorder and autism spectrum disorder, and knows how hard it is for those with disabilities to deal with challenging circumstances.

“Despite their disabilities and physical challenges, (Singapore’s para-athletes) put in a lot of effort to achieve what they did. We’re so proud of them,” she said.

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