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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?
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문화 - Culture
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Ajmal Samuel, Pakistan, accessibility
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