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INTERVIEW: Jolly Duong on pursuing the dream of being a Paralympian

Jolly Duong holding a bow and arrow at the archery field.

Jolly Duong says parasports has given him a new lease of life and the next challenge for him is to pursue the goal of representing Australia at the Paralympics. Source: SBS News

For Jolly Duong, the goal of being a Paralympian is now in his sights.


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By Biwa Kwan

Source: SBS News



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For Jolly Duong, the goal of being a Paralympian is now in his sights.


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The second-generation Vietnamese-Australian has been adjusting to a new set of challenges, 18 months after a bike accident left him with a spinal cord injury.

Parasports provided an outlet to make the transition - and now he is among 346 chosen to advance to the next stage of a national talent program to find and support the athletes who will represent Australia at the Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics in 2032.

In this episode of Weekend One on One, I spoke with Jolly Duong about the next chapter in his journey - preparing for the prospect of competing at the Brisbane Paralympic Games.


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