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A Warrior of Life from Pakistan
2024-10-22
Ajmal studied in a military school and planned to become a pilot. But life is full of twists and turns.
Ajmal Samuel was a lieutenant in the Pakistani army when his vehicle fell off from the Kashmir mountains. The 21-year-old was left paraplegic. Settling down in Germany for convalescence, he came to Hong Kong to visit his parents. He was fascinated by the city and decided to stay.
Despite his physical limits, he has taken on challenge after challenge.
Discrimination was commonplace in Hong Kong in the 1990s. Despite obstacles and failures in his job search, he did not give up nor feel sorry for himself. Rather, he started out by repairing computers for foreigners, and then went on to work for a company in Silicon Valley. Later he started his own business that supports online trading, making a name for himself.
Along with his success in business is the physical pain which has never ceased since his injuries. To eliminate the side effects of morphine, Ajmal exercises to stimulate his body to release endorphin as painkiller. With invincible will, he stopped the medication naturally. His perseverance even leads him to represent Hong Kong as a para-athlete, taking part in many rowing events and winning in the Asian Games and other international competitions.
Ajmal also cares for the rights of other persons with disabilities. He hand-cycled in long-distance journeys to raise funds. He also founded an advocacy group with his friends to share his belief in equality with the business community and voice for the disabled.
The wheelchair-bound Ajmal didn’t give up his dream in flying. This summer, he is taking on a new challenge. What will this warrior of life have in store for him?
Ajmal Samuel was a lieutenant in the Pakistani army when his vehicle fell off from the Kashmir mountains. The 21-year-old was left paraplegic. Settling down in Germany for convalescence, he came to Hong Kong to visit his parents. He was fascinated by the city and decided to stay.
Despite his physical limits, he has taken on challenge after challenge.
Discrimination was commonplace in Hong Kong in the 1990s. Despite obstacles and failures in his job search, he did not give up nor feel sorry for himself. Rather, he started out by repairing computers for foreigners, and then went on to work for a company in Silicon Valley. Later he started his own business that supports online trading, making a name for himself.
Along with his success in business is the physical pain which has never ceased since his injuries. To eliminate the side effects of morphine, Ajmal exercises to stimulate his body to release endorphin as painkiller. With invincible will, he stopped the medication naturally. His perseverance even leads him to represent Hong Kong as a para-athlete, taking part in many rowing events and winning in the Asian Games and other international competitions.
Ajmal also cares for the rights of other persons with disabilities. He hand-cycled in long-distance journeys to raise funds. He also founded an advocacy group with his friends to share his belief in equality with the business community and voice for the disabled.
The wheelchair-bound Ajmal didn’t give up his dream in flying. This summer, he is taking on a new challenge. What will this warrior of life have in store for him?
Hong Kong is an international metropolitan city that blends new and old trends, merging Chinese and Western cultures. Its vibrant lifestyle, diverse communities, world-class infrastructure, and strong economic potential attract talent from around the world to seek opportunities and realize their dreams, some even settling down there.
The protagonists of this series "Hong Kong Stories" are these expatriates - they are both Hong Kong people and not Hong Kong people; they are talented individuals with various aspirations. They come from Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, India, Pakistan, Europe, Africa, and other places. The programme features personal profiles and interviews to understand how this group of people from different backgrounds excel in Hong Kong's open and diverse metropolis, while also contributing to the city.
They will share their Hong Kong stories, their impressions and feelings about Hong Kong, their adaptation process and experiences, personal anecdotes and tales, as well as why they like Hong Kong and their emotional connections to the city.
The protagonists of this series "Hong Kong Stories" are these expatriates - they are both Hong Kong people and not Hong Kong people; they are talented individuals with various aspirations. They come from Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, India, Pakistan, Europe, Africa, and other places. The programme features personal profiles and interviews to understand how this group of people from different backgrounds excel in Hong Kong's open and diverse metropolis, while also contributing to the city.
They will share their Hong Kong stories, their impressions and feelings about Hong Kong, their adaptation process and experiences, personal anecdotes and tales, as well as why they like Hong Kong and their emotional connections to the city.
