As Skateboarder Leaves Internet in Frenzy Tony Hawk Sends Him a Message

Skateboarding is a popular sport and is played by people of all age groups. But, it’s rare when we see its popularity transcend the wall of the handicapped. Despite facing physical hindrances, their passion and resilience for skateboarding push them above their limitation resulting in extraordinary results. Such individuals need to be supported, encouraged, and talked about.

The legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk recently shared a clip of a specially abled skateboarder skating despite the odds. He had nothing but appreciation for the guy’s courage to overcome the challenge and perform. The clip lit the internet on fire and grabbed comments from fans from all over the internet.

Praise from Tony Hawk for Skateboarder

The Skateboarding legend recently posted a clip on his Instagram page of a handicapped skateboarder trying to do tricks that seem impossible for him to do. The clip caught Tony’s attention, and he shared the video from the skateboarder page and wrote in the caption “Overcoming great challenges to unleash some gnarly NBD’s.”

The guy’s name is Vanya Palchik, a Ukrainian living in Germany. He has more than 87k followers on his Instagram page and identifies himself as a tracer skater. The skater is handicapped because his one leg is amputated from the lower half below the ankle and walks with the help of crutches.

In the clip, he is seen skating at the elevation and jumps over the stairs to again land on the skate at the lower platform with crutches. He tries by simply jumping or flipping in the air while jumping. Initially, he is unsuccessful and lands badly on the ground, resulting in hurting himself. But, the guy’s determination never backs down and tries again and again. After countless attempts, he finally succeeds in both the simple jump and the flip. This never surrenders attitude helped him achieve tricks that were never done before and got praised by the Legend Tony Hawk.

Fans in Awe of Skateboarder’s Performance

The skateboarder’s dedication and passion for skateboarding despite the challenge grabbed netizens’ attention and drew their appreciation too. One netizen wrote, “Cant belive this” mentioning his disbelief in what he saw.

Another fan said, “Stronge as always” appreciating the will of the skateboarder.

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One netizen commented, “His tricks were no joke and his bails were really. Mad props to his dedication and skill.” praising the skateboarder for his unimaginable dedication and skill.

Another netizen wrote, “My god the strength that has to take to land a flip with one leg, let alone on a board” displaying his astonishment at the trick which the skateboarder performed successfully with one leg.

Another fan was just amazed at what he saw and said, “Incredible“.

The handicapped always find ways to enjoy sports, defining the societal notion towards them. They must be always appreciated and encouraged.

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