Expert: Lian Shoemake - 1/10/2007

Question
whats going on??...

im from the UK, ive bin to my local boxing club and they don't accept me to join in because im profoundly deaf but seriously you ever wonder why they aint many deaf people part of the sport game? boxing, football, rugby..etc..

thats because people don't let them show there talent just because of what they are!...

so basically im not gona give up...i need some advice on what i should do now? shall i look for another boxing club??...i wana work with a trainer on my own because its more easier for me...

i wana give deaf people, my people and other people what muhammad ali gave me, i dont wana do it cos of the fame, i dont care about the fame, i want to help out poor countries and allsorts....please give me some advice,...its appreciated!...

il go on this site every time im on the pc now cos its very useful...i like what your doing! keep it up...


take care...


Answer
Hi Zak,

Thanks for writing.

For your core question, which I see as "what should [you]  do now?," I think you answered it yourself. You should clearly seek out a club/ gym and trainer who are willing to work with you.

You have very admirable goals, and it seems the first step in that direction would be to surround yourself with supportive, sensitive people who are interested in your success as an individual and an athlete.
I wish you all the best with that!

Thanks again for writing, Zak :)

Regards,
Lian