Touching story about disabled fan

(Baonghean.vn) - The image of paralyzed fan Nguyen Ba Ky lying in a wheelchair watching the match between the home team and Saigon Xuan Thanh in 2013 really left a deep impression on fans, players and team leaders...

General Director Ho Van Chiem visited Nguyen Ba Ky before the match.

At the match against Sai Gon Xuan Thanh in the first leg of the 2013 V.League season at Vinh Stadium, among the tens of thousands of people who came to cheer for their team, there was a very special fan. This young man could not move on his own and had to lie on a "stretcher", which was only for the injured. Gate 6, where disabled people were welcomed into the stadium, suddenly became more crowded, even though the match was about 2 hours away. Everyone thought he was injured so they surrounded him. Meanwhile, because it was the first time welcoming a fan who could not stand or sit, the security staff at Vinh Stadium was also confused and had to report to the Stadium Organizing Committee to ask for advice.

After hearing the story of Nguyen Ba Ky and his love for SLNA, General Director Ho Van Chiem personally went to door number 6 to welcome this special fan. Seeing Ky lying motionless on the "stretcher" while his eyes were still looking up to look at the stadium area, Mr. Chiem could not hold back his tears. Mr. Ho Van Chiem has been the Head of the Vinh Stadium Organizing Committee for a long time, he has been to many places, witnessed many cases but this is the first time he has seen a fan with such great disadvantages but still burning with love for football.

Nguyen Ba Ky was born in hamlet 18, Nghi Phong commune, Nghi Loc district. At the age of 6, a strange disease made Ky weak, then he suffered from polyarthritis and could no longer move. The family tried very hard, but by 2001, Ky's condition was even worse, when besides his left hand and his clear mind, he was almost paralyzed in all other parts. Despite enduring a lot of pain, Nguyen Ba Ky did not surrender to fate. He still tried silently with very positive life principles and achieved successes that made people admire him.

If possible, I will mention Ky's shining example of perseverance in another article. Ky's love for football is also a long and touching story. Since childhood, when he was not yet disabled, Ky was passionate and the beatings for hiding from his mother to play football became a daily occurrence. Later, he became disabled and had to stay in one place, so Ky was forced to compensate for his passion by keeping his eyes glued to the TV to watch football matches, especially those of SLNA, his hometown team and the burning love in him.

Nguyen Ba Ky and his partner created one of the most beautiful love stories in Nghe An.

From around 11am, that is, about 6 hours before the match, Ky asked a friend to come to his house to pick him up. Having to lie in one place on a stretcher, the 15km distance from Nghi Phong commune to Vinh stadium was a problem for Ky as well as his friend. But with love and passion, Ky overcame all obstacles to be present at gate number 6 of Vinh stadium even when the ticket inspector had not yet started working.

The story of Ky's love for his hometown football team has increased the pride of Nghe people in football. Until now, it is still a memorable and precious memory, creating confidence and motivation to increase the pride of Nghe football in me.

VINH LIEM