Aussie Paralympian Dylan Alcott reveals his struggles with self-worth and body image and says sport

have you ever wondered how Sports can transform someone's life well Australian paralympian Dylan Alcott is a shining example of that born with a tumor around his spinal cord Dylan's life took a dramatic turn but through sheer grit and determination he transformed adversity into Triumph Dylan Alcott a 33-year-old Australian champion of Wheelchair Sports open up about his struggles with self-perception and Body Image he revealed that participating in sports became a lifesaver from him as a child billan faced bowling due to his disability but he discovered a means of expression through Sports and sports were always close to my heart but I had limited opportunities to engage with them however a discovery of paralympic sports proved to be life-changing for me as a wellness Advocate the tangible improvements to both my body and mind are undeniably significant but what truly resonates with me is discovering My Tribe fellow individuals living with disabilities who not only survive but forish uh Dylan wishes he witnessed individuals with disabilities participating in sports as a child uh it would have significantly boosted uh his spirits uh during that time uh he said I've never seen anyone else uh who uh looked or acted like me uh doing anything similar to this uh it would have been incredibly empowering for me uh at a time when I was really uh struggling my self-esteem and body inage and when and through participating in Wheelchair Sports Dylan discovered A Renewed sense of purpose that significantly enhanced his perspective on life he said feeling liberated I found release from my personal doubts about myself and the torment of B out in the open I took chances and it was nothing short of breathtaking and a long demand though an alcott's journey is a testament to the power of sports and the resilience of the human spirit with that said thanks for watching until next time oh and uh if you like what you see don't forget to subscribe to our Channel and hit the like button and remember life is like a game of wheelchair basketball sometimes you get knocked down but what matters is how you get backup