Only one representative from Haiti, an island nation in the Caribbean Sea, which was hit by a big earthquake last month and killed more than 2,200 people, participated on the 3rd day of the 11th day of the Tokyo Paralympics.

Ywenson Registre (22) was the only Haiti national team to participate in the Tokyo Paralympics.



At the age of six months, Registre suffered from typhoid fever, which is common in developing countries, and suffered a leg injury.



A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Haiti on the 14th of last month, killing 2,207 people, missing 320, and injuring more than 12,000, according to the United Nations and other sources. The turmoil continues.



Participation in the Tokyo tournament was temporarily threatened due to the damage to the family and friends of the Registre player and the shortage of supplies, but he managed to get a visa and finally came to Japan the day before the opening ceremony later than planned. I was able to do.



Before the tournament, Registre decided to carry the devastatingly damaged home country on his own, saying, "It is really important and special to be here on behalf of Haiti in the face of earthquakes and various problems." Was shown.



Then, in the final of the men's shot put wheelchair class held on the night of the 3rd, he made good use of his trained upper body and succeeded in all six throws, and in the second throw he recorded a personal best of 7 meters and 13 centimeters.



Still, the day was a series of high-level battles with Paralympic record-breaking players, with Registre in 13th place.



"Participation in the Tokyo Paralympics is very important to show the world that Haiti is doing its best. I want to show solidarity with the victims." Unity is power "," said Registre. , I encouraged the people of my home country by saying the national slogan that is also written on the flag of Haiti.