Paralympics: Japanese canoeist hopes Tokyo Games trigger social change

TOKYO - Japanese paracanoeist Monika Seryu is determined to excel at the Tokyo Paralympics next year, as she believes a strong performance will not only give hope to people with disabilities, but also help change perceptions and make Japanese society better for all.Seryu, aiming for a medal at the Tokyo Games, believes the legacy of the Paralympics, driven in large part by those who share their inspirational and memorable experiences, will break down longstanding social barriers in the 2020 host country."I personally think those impressions grow rather stronger throughout time," she said, b…READ FULL ARTICLE