Disabled people take skills route to success

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Wang Xinyi, 32, and her husband Zhang Bo, 31, from Huzhou, Zhejiang province, were involved in the livestreaming sales and cybersecurity events at the competition.

Wang worked in her dream job as a kindergarten teacher until she was 18, when her hand was badly damaged in a traffic accident.

"I was once told by a little kid that she was scared of my hand so I decided to quit the job. I was in a deep depression at the time," she said.

With the support and love of her parents and friends she opened a bubble milk store and met her future husband.

"Although he lost two arms due to an electric shock accident when he was six, I could sense his sincerity and perseverance when I looked in his eyes," she said.

Zhang Bo is a professional coach who runs a swimming center.

Despite both having disabilities, Wang and Zhang keep challenging themselves and exploring new avenues. She was selected to compete in the livestreaming sales event at the national competition while he contested the cybersecurity event after both won at the provincial trials.

"I started to do livestreaming sales in 2013 and took a two-week training course before joining the national competition," Wang said.

The judges evaluated contestants on criteria such as setting up a livestreaming room and their audience numbers. They also offered advice to Wang on sales skills and data analysis. "The competition offers a good platform for us to communicate and learn from each other," she said.

Wang finished fifth and Zhang fourth in their individual events.