10-08-2025
INTERVIEW: Jolly Duong on pursuing the dream of being a Paralympian
Listen to Australian and world news, and follow trending topics with SBS News Podcasts . The second-generation Vietnamese-Australian has been adjusting to a new set of challenges, 18 months after a bike accident left him with a spinal cord injury. Parasports provided an outlet to make the transition - and now he is among 346 chosen to advance to the next stage of a national talent program to find and support the athletes who will represent Australia at the Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics in 2032.
In this episode of Weekend One on One, I spoke with Jolly Duong about the next chapter in his journey - preparing for the prospect of competing at the Brisbane Paralympic Games.
