One-Legged Teenager from China Receives Prosthetic Limb After Viral Basketball Video
A 13-year-old boy from a mountainous village in southwestern China, nicknamed Apei, has gained significant social media attention for his basketball skills. He was initially seen playing with a wooden crutch crafted by his father. Following his story going viral, Apei received a tailor-made artificial limb in Shenzhen on June 5, which was donated by a charity.
A 13-year-old boy, known as Apei, from a mountainous village in southwestern China, has become a social media sensation for his proficiency in basketball. He initially gained recognition while playing the sport using a wooden crutch handmade by his father.
The boy's story was first widely shared in late May by an influencer operating under the handle @awenzaidajiating. This initial post garnered approximately one million likes, highlighting Apei's determination and skill.
On June 5, Apei was fitted with a new artificial limb. This prosthetic was tailor-made in Shenzhen, located in southern China, and was provided through the donation of a charity identified as Shenzhen.
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