Blind masseuse, entrepreneur in Xinwu chosen as torchbearer of 4th Asian Para Games

Yan Sanyuan (left) gives a massage to an elderly man. [Photo/WeChat account: xinwu_wx]

Yan Sanyuan, a blind masseuse and founder of Wuxi Well Relaxed Blind Massage Co Ltd of Xinwu district, Wuxi, was recently selected as a torchbearer for the 4th Asian Para Games which are set to take place from Oct 22 to 28 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province.

Yan lost her sight at the age of 19 but did not let this setback define her life. Instead, she worked hard to master the art of massage therapy and opened Well Relaxed, Wuxi's first blind massage therapy center in 2020. Over the years, the center has evolved into a comprehensive healthcare institution with 10 direct stores and over 360 employees, more than 70 percent of whom are visually impaired.

Yan carries the torch for the 2022 Beijing Winter Paralympics. [Photo/WeChat account: xinwu_wx]

Yan's dedication to her work and her inspiring journey led her to be a torchbearer for the 2022 Beijing Winter Paralympics. Overwhelmed with excitement, Yan said she never thought she would have the chance to carry the torch again.

"The spirit of dedication, hard work, and perseverance that athletes demonstrate is just as applicable to our daily lives, especially for people with disabilities," she added.