3 visually impaired Sabahan students win first prize at Atlanta-based International Youth Music Competitions

(From left): The Trio, John, Putra and Kimberly, are young musicians with special needs. Photos: Stefanus Lucas

Three visually impaired students from Kota Kinabalu defied the odds and clinched the first prize at the International Youth Music Competitions (IYMC) in July under the Folk, Traditional and World Music category.

Held virtually due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the event – based in Atlanta, Georgia in the United States – attracted 49 groups of participants from across the world.