Lisa Adams wins her Paralympic debut despite her disability condition. Read to learn more about her.
Lisa Adams wins her debut game in 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Woman’s shot put F37 with a record-breaking throw of 15.12 m.
What is Lisa Adams Disability?
Lisa Adams is suffering from her disability of Cerebral Palsy. Cerebral palsy is a condition resulting from abnormal brain development and affects the person’s ability to move and balance a posture.
Lisa was diagnosed with left-sided hemiplegia at a very young age. It means she cannot move the left part of her limbs.
She competes in F37 Shot putter and F38 discus thrower.
She grew up playing basketball with her brothers And with the help of her sister’s coaching, she started her professional journey as Para-athlete in 2018.
Notwithstanding her impairment, she played rugby with her able-bodied teammates in 2017. She was chosen due to her stronger build by team member Janina Khan. Despite her great performance, she was criticized by on-lookers for her impairment and her limping walk.
However, she went on to become the first woman from Newzealand to be on the National team in Physical Disability Rugby League. She was also chosen to be the flag-bearer representing New Zealand in the Commonwealth Championship.
As it was her first time playing with disabled athletes, she had to relearn her playing styles and habits. Furthermore, she was playing with her male teammates.
It was her ambition to compete in the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic game.
Meet Lisa Adams Family: Her Parents and Siblings
Lilika Ngauamo and Sid Adams are parents to Lisa. She was born to her parents on 18th November 1990.
Her father, Sid served the Royal Navy, whereas her mother Lilika is a Tongnan. Sid died in 2006 because of stomach cancer.
She has a very large family. Her father married 5 wives who produced children more than a soccer team would require.
Lisa has 18 siblings with five mothers. Her three brothers, Warren, Sid Jr., and Steven Adams are basketball players.
Steven is a professional basketball player for New Zealand who plays for Memphis Grizzlies
Lisa married her husband and the couple has an 8-year old beautiful son named Hikairo. However, not much information is known about her husband.
Her sister personally coached Lisa
Her sister, Valerie Adams is a famous Olympic Shot Putter. Lisa was personally coached by her sister, Valerie.
Valerie is well known as a four-time World Champion and two-times Olympic Champion.
She had won several awards and championships in her over two decades of career. She has been a constant source of inspiration for Lisa.