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One-legged Chinese boy gains viral fame for basketball skills

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A 13-year-old boy from a remote, impoverished region in China, nicknamed Apei, has gained attention for his passion and skill in playing basketball despite a leg amputation. Initially using a handmade wooden crutch, Apei recently received a custom-made prosthetic limb donated by the Shenzhen Project Care Foundation. His story, shared widely on social media, highlights his determination and love for the sport. AI

RANK_REASON This is a human interest story about an individual's perseverance, not a significant AI or tech development.

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One-legged Chinese boy gains viral fame for basketball skills

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Alice Yan ·

    One-legged China teen boy dreams of basketball glory, practising with a crutch made by dad

    A one-legged teenage boy from a mountainous village in southwestern China has gone viral on social media for excelling at basketball using a wooden crutch handmade by his father. The story of the 13-year-old boy, nicknamed Apei, was first shared by an influencer under the handle …

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