Participating in the 9th WILL-SEESAW CUP
On February 21st, 2026, I competed in the 9th WILL-SEESAW Showdown Cup, and it was already my fifth showdown. Every year, I think the nerves will go away, but they don’t. Before my matches, I could feel the anxiety creeping in—overthinking mistakes and questioning whether I was really ready. However, at the same time, that nervousness reminded me how much this experience means to me. What really stood out this year was how much the level has grown. All of our Seesaw members were genuinely much more skilled and had improved significantly throughout our practice sessions. The rallies were much faster, the strategies smarter, and there was barely any room for error. It wasn’t just physically challenging but also mentally exhausting. I had to stay focused every second of each match. Beyond the competition itself, interacting with visually impaired players was always the most meaningful part. Being present in that environment pushed everyone to communicate better and to see ability differen...