Picture Discussion
This picture depicts a scene in a competitive sporting event with a set of international competitors in the backdrop. The features of the athletes are non uniform with some of
darker tones which may suggest Asian roots. Westerners can also be seen here. The competition seen here is not the conventional sporting fixture; it is a race between athletes with a disability. They are strapped to their respective sporting wheelchairs which would then be the substitution for their legs to propel themselves towards the finishing line. From here, I can also infer that it is an event that calls for a dedicated team of supporters and organizers since much funding would be required to prepare the disabled-friendly facilities and also the exorbitant sporting gears like the sporting wheelchair. Judging from the picture, it is clearly apparent that a winner has emerged from the race. He is seen here with his arms sprang out triumphantly in a victory sign. Secondly, he is wearing on a broad smile that further implies a champion’s euphoria and relief distinctly in contrary to the runner up who is clad in green sporting suit with a look of panic and struggle as he wills himself to the end. In addition, I can further conclude that it is a competitive event due to the number tag secured around each athletes’ waist which will aid the corresponding authorities in updating the scores. Nevertheless, it is of certain that each participant in the notable event feels honored to be a part of it and their remarkable endeavor will well be greatly appreciated. I assume the intention of the photographer is to capture the pure joy of the winner’s victory but also each participant’s tribulations in the completion of the race. To me, every one of them is a champion for not succumbing to the desolation of disability and for the exceptional courage to pursue a dream with a vision. I will certainly try out competing in a wheelchair if I am offered a chance but I am not too sure whether I can even possibly manage the wheelchair to move.
It is also noteworthy to mention that the athletes here would have been involved in a series of uphill laborious trainings and medical supervisions before they could be the representatives of their countries to take part in this acclaimed event. My point can be further justified with their sinuous arms which shed a light on their sturdy constitution.
It is also perceptible that they have been well equipped and prepared for the ultimate glory from the right physical trainings to the sporting tools they used; each of them is clad in skintight polyester sports wear which will offer lesser air resistance to boost them in their venture. I believe the aftermath on the victory of the winner will have him with his family joyfully having a celebration and hopefully, he can be an activist in promoting the boundless abilities of a disabled through his experience and accomplishments.
Singaporeans in the early 90’s took a pragmatic approach to these issues where they deem disability as a bleak future and more often than not, aspiring talents within the disabled are cloistered from view and recognition. However, with the increasing support and involvement of international corporations in the Paralympics Games and myriads of Welfare Organizations stepping out to reach out for the disabled of today, Singaporeans’ apathy of these issues have certainly abated by recent movements of the government to provide increasing handicaps accessible buses, more spacious seats in cinemas and also the essential education to mould them into the future of tomorrow. Since Singapore has considered the Youth Olympics Games, the probability of a Youth Paralympics may well be a thing of the future.
This picture depicts a scene in a competitive sporting event with a set of international competitors in the backdrop. The features of the athletes are non uniform with some of
darker tones which may suggest Asian roots. Westerners can also be seen here. The competition seen here is not the conventional sporting fixture; it is a race between athletes with a disability. They are strapped to their respective sporting wheelchairs which would then be the substitution for their legs to propel themselves towards the finishing line. From here, I can also infer that it is an event that calls for a dedicated team of supporters and organizers since much funding would be required to prepare the disabled-friendly facilities and also the exorbitant sporting gears like the sporting wheelchair. Judging from the picture, it is clearly apparent that a winner has emerged from the race. He is seen here with his arms sprang out triumphantly in a victory sign. Secondly, he is wearing on a broad smile that further implies a champion’s euphoria and relief distinctly in contrary to the runner up who is clad in green sporting suit with a look of panic and struggle as he wills himself to the end. In addition, I can further conclude that it is a competitive event due to the number tag secured around each athletes’ waist which will aid the corresponding authorities in updating the scores. Nevertheless, it is of certain that each participant in the notable event feels honored to be a part of it and their remarkable endeavor will well be greatly appreciated. I assume the intention of the photographer is to capture the pure joy of the winner’s victory but also each participant’s tribulations in the completion of the race. To me, every one of them is a champion for not succumbing to the desolation of disability and for the exceptional courage to pursue a dream with a vision. I will certainly try out competing in a wheelchair if I am offered a chance but I am not too sure whether I can even possibly manage the wheelchair to move.
It is also noteworthy to mention that the athletes here would have been involved in a series of uphill laborious trainings and medical supervisions before they could be the representatives of their countries to take part in this acclaimed event. My point can be further justified with their sinuous arms which shed a light on their sturdy constitution.
It is also perceptible that they have been well equipped and prepared for the ultimate glory from the right physical trainings to the sporting tools they used; each of them is clad in skintight polyester sports wear which will offer lesser air resistance to boost them in their venture. I believe the aftermath on the victory of the winner will have him with his family joyfully having a celebration and hopefully, he can be an activist in promoting the boundless abilities of a disabled through his experience and accomplishments.
Singaporeans in the early 90’s took a pragmatic approach to these issues where they deem disability as a bleak future and more often than not, aspiring talents within the disabled are cloistered from view and recognition. However, with the increasing support and involvement of international corporations in the Paralympics Games and myriads of Welfare Organizations stepping out to reach out for the disabled of today, Singaporeans’ apathy of these issues have certainly abated by recent movements of the government to provide increasing handicaps accessible buses, more spacious seats in cinemas and also the essential education to mould them into the future of tomorrow. Since Singapore has considered the Youth Olympics Games, the probability of a Youth Paralympics may well be a thing of the future.
Tan Sally (23)
1 comment:
10 / 12
A exhaustive analysis of the picture; do focus more on the participants,such as the losers, rather than devoting too large a chunk of your discussion to things not present in the picture.
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