Syin-Lu kids find self-confidence through basketball

Fighting hard in defense and seizing every opportunity to shoot a basket, this group of intellectually disabled teenagers from Syin-Lu Social Welfare Foundation (心路基金會) may be somewhat different from the average person, but their performance on court equals that of any other basketball team. In spite of the fact they aren’t as physically fit as able-bodied people, they spare no effort on court and are stepping up the gear in training for an upcoming match.

On October 28, Syin-Lu Social Welfare Foundation organized “Nice Day Ball” basketball tournament. The tournament not only encourages these youngsters to exercise more and train their bodies but also provides an important opportunity for learning to integrate with other youngsters and society.

Life is akin to a race, and youngsters with intellectual disabilities are just like any other youngsters, eager to find self-confidence on court and score lots of points through diligent practice.

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不一樣的球員 心路智青打出自信

賣力的防守，抓緊時機投籃，他們是來自心路基金會的智能障礙青年，雖然與一般人不同，但在場上的表現卻可以媲美一般籃球隊。體力不如一般人，這群智青還是奮力在球場上拼命，為即將到來的比賽，加緊練習。

心路基金會在10月28日舉辦《籃得好天天》籃球比賽，這次的比賽，不僅是鼓勵智青們多運動、訓練肢體，也藉由和社會青年一起打球，讓他們有了互相交流、與社會互動的機會。

人生就像一場競賽，智青也和一般人一樣，渴望在球場上找到自信心，在一次次的磨練下，進球得分。

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