Adam Bodin Niebo, 21, is the only athlete to represent Denmark at the 2022 Winter Paralympics in Beijing, where he finished 12th in the 2022 World Para Alpine Skiing World Cup. During the Beijing Winter Paralympic Games, he will compete in the alpine skiing men's slalom (sitting position).
Nibo studied law at a university in Copenhagen. He was thrilled to represent Denmark at the Winter Paralympics: "It's incredible. Participating in the Winter Paralympic Games has always been my dream. It's the world's most important disability sport event, and it's amazing I've come this far. ”
Nibo developed transverse myelitis at the age of 1, a neurological disorder, which resulted in low leg function. He was first exposed to sit-down skiing at the age of 7. At the age of 14, he decided to become a top athlete.
"My mobility is limited. I can walk, but I can't run. I can do anything on a sit-down, like go for a ride at 110 km/h. I am passionate about skiing. It gave me a sense of freedom and equality. The Winter Paralympic rookie said.
Nibo has given a speech on the theme of "Pursuing Your Dreams", telling the public about his life and how to stay motivated in the face of adversity.
According to reports, Denmark has been committed to protecting and supporting people with disabilities and people with special needs to live like ordinary people through legal and policy efforts and become part of the community. Founded in 1971 to promote the inclusiveness of sport, the Danish Paralympic Committee has around 7,990 registered members. In Denmark, there are about 460 clubs that carry out sports for the disabled, in which disabled athletes are registered as ordinary members rather than registered as disabled athletes. Since 2010, the Danish Minister of Culture has presented awards to individuals or organizations that have contributed to the cause of sports for persons with disabilities in Denmark.
Denmark has won a total of six medals at the Winter Paralympic Games, most recently in the 1998 Nagano Winter Paralympics. Nibo will play on 13 March, the final day of the Winter Paralympic Games. His delegation was preparing for that.