They challenge the impossible! Blind Hong Kong canoeists prepare to compete in cultural festival

Beijing, China.- The members of the Hong Kong team, the Warriors of Darknessthey prepared for a long time to prop up the Annual Dragon Boat Festival which will take place this Monday at the asian city

The Warriors They set the goal of completing the race in the shortest time possible, being the only cast of Hong Kong that balances the scales with visually impaired people and visually impaired volunteers.

On board some canoes decorated with dragon effigiesin the team Hong Kong They ensure that they must work together so that there is good synchronization in the career.

«We have to be attentive and united. The movements of each oar must be synchronized,” commented one of the members. “We must listen very carefully to our surroundings,” she added,

For his part, the coach of the Warriors of Darkness shared how he helps the rowers in their preparation to cross one of the rivers of Hong kong in this cultural and sporting event.

«I hold their hands and the ends of my fists must touch the water with each movement of the oar. “After every workout my voice is hoarse from screaming,” he explained.

«We want to encourage blind people to surrender and practice a sport so they know that they don’t have to hide,” added the instructor of the Warriors of Darkness, team that existed to build a community and “challenge the impossible,”

“Sport helps to gain self-confidence and develop physical strength,” said the founder of the team. Hong Kong.