Lai Chi-wai, a paraplegic climber, attempts to climb the 320-metre tall Nina Tower using only his upper body strength, in Hong Kong. Lai, prior to 2011, was crowned Asia champion four times for rock climbing and at one point ranked eighth globally. Five years ago he ascended the 495-metre high Lion Rock mountain, a local folk culture symbol of Hong Kong's strength and grit. So I began to chase that, knowing that there was a possibility I could climb mountains, even in a wheelchair," Lai said. Although he did not make it to the top of the skyscraper, due to safety concerns, Lai hoped to send a message.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 17, 2021 06:33 UTC