Indeed, many handicapped competitors from other nations besides the ROK were retired veterans. Their pensions allow them free time to train, and through athletics they bring meaning to their lives and glory to their countries.
在雪梨殘障奧運會的各項比賽，不只是南韓，美國、澳洲、加拿大等國家的殘障選手，也都是退伍軍人，他們在生活供給上沒有問題，有時間練習各項運動，從運動中找回生命的價值與國家榮耀。