A coach reaches out to a teen accident victim and gives her a new purpose


Siti Nuraisyah is learning how to play the drums, which are a gift from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. Photos: The Star/Ibrahim Mohtar

Losing a limb can mean more than the end of mobility for most people; it is often the precursor to crushed dreams. But for Siti Nuraisyah Sahrin, losing both her legs led to a new dream.

The 13-year-old victim of a hit-and-run accident in January this year is vying for a spot in the national Paralympic team. And she plans to do so in weightlifting.

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