WILL SHOWDOWN CUP

 On May 25th, I had an opportunity to help the players who participated in the WILL SHOWDOWN CUP. As soon as I arrived, I helped the players who were visually impaired. I directed them toward the room they should be in and their designated spot for the game. During the day, I stayed in one room and helped the players prepare for the game. After the game ended, I wrote on the paper about the game's results. While watching the game, I was stunned by the passion and enthusiasm to play competitivly. Even though they were having trouble with their vision, they were problem-solving with their hearing sense to be fully aware of the ball's direction, and, once again their positive and courageous attitudes surprised me. The player's age was from diverse ranges; some were 10s, and others were in the 50s. After every game, the players motivated me by making me want to play with them. It felt very awkward because this was my first time not playing the game in a WILL SHOWDOWN CUP. However, while spectating the game, I was able to connect and build a strong bond with the players. The nervousness that filled the room during the tight matches gave me flashbacks of my personal experience during the last tournament finals I participated in. 


After lunch, my role changed. I became a scorekeeper. This allowed me to observe the game much more closely, learn more about it, and sink into the match. The sound of the ball bouncing between the walls felt like an explosion, and the speed of the ball was so fast that I lost track of it. At every point the players scored, their family members cheered, which led me to cheer for the players, too.


After the event, the hard work of the participants motivated me never to give up. It was a great opportunity for me to learn many valuable lessons, build relationships, and reflect on myself. As I exited the building, I wanted to go back and help the players again. I hope to participate in another opportunity like this, and will gladly assist them.

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