Kakasa ka ba kay "Ampi" sa basketball? Kahit ipinanganak na mas maiksi ang isang binti, 'di ito naging hadlang sa kanya para patunayang pang-MVP ang kanyang galawan sa court! Ang kanyang kuwento, panoorin sa video.
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00:00 Here in the Philippines, wherever you go, you'll find a basketball court.
00:06 That's why they say that basketball is our favorite sport and hobby.
00:11 And we have people who, even if they're physically challenged,
00:15 they won't be caught shooting a ball and scoring in hard court and in real life.
00:22 That's the story of Nico Wahe.
00:28 Height is mine.
00:30 In sports like basketball, you have a big advantage if you're tall.
00:38 But here in Marikina City, there's a point guard who fights for the MVP.
00:45 In his speed and speed, he can really make the opponent eat a lot of food.
00:57 He's the 27-year-old scoring machine, Marfi or Ampe, to his teammates.
01:03 Ampe is good at playing.
01:14 This is on the other side of his body.
01:17 You can see that he has a small lower left limb.
01:20 If you look closely, it looks like he has no teeth.
01:25 But despite his condition, he's fast in hard court.
01:31 Now, let's talk about the game that you love.
01:34 When did you start playing basketball?
01:36 I started playing basketball when I was 5 years old.
01:41 My dad gave me a ball.
01:43 I saw my idols playing basketball here.
01:46 I was so happy to play.
01:48 At first, I was just dribbling and shooting in court.
01:52 That's how I got to know basketball.
01:54 I said, "Hey, he's playing."
01:56 Sometimes, when we're playing, and I don't know him,
02:00 he says, "He's playing."
02:02 It's true, he's really playing.
02:04 They're surprised that I'm playing.
02:06 Then, they'll be surprised that I'm good.
02:11 At first, it wasn't easy for Ampe to play in court.
02:17 But eventually, he got used to running and jumping.
02:22 He's like a true blue basketball player.
02:25 But no matter how many points he scores in hard court,
02:29 he also gets a lot of criticism like offensive fouls.
02:34 That's why outside of court, he learned to defend himself
02:40 and show his skills.
02:42 At first, it's hard because you're just a goalie.
02:46 You'll just see people saying, "Hey, that's how it is."
02:50 But when you're different, people will always say something.
02:53 Because you're embarrassing them.
02:55 You'll be with them, and they'll be the last person to blame.
02:59 That's where I got my friends.
03:02 "He's not like that. He's not like that."
03:06 "He's not easy to get along with."
03:09 "I'll be with you."
03:11 But you'll really make me cry.
03:14 Basketball is one of my favorite sports since then.
03:19 And to test Ampe's skills,
03:22 I challenged him.
03:25 Let's do it!
03:44 At first, I was thinking if I should give up playing.
03:49 I didn't want him to feel that I'm underestimating him because I'm complete.
03:55 But he made me feel like, "Niko, I'm complete too."
03:59 "Play your game, and we'll play fair."
04:03 He made me feel that's how it should be.
04:07 The game against him should be fair.
04:12 I shouldn't look down on him or look down on him because he's not good enough.
04:19 Nice game, Ampe!
04:29 Despite being a free varsity player,
04:37 he's never joined a basketball league.
04:41 At least, right?
04:43 But you dream of playing in a league?
04:45 I wish it's just a dream.
04:48 You don't join a basketball league in your barangay?
04:50 I don't join a basketball league.
04:52 I know basketball is a very competitive sport when it comes to leagues.
04:57 But Ampe's conviction in basketball is not just in his game.
05:03 Guys, the game is over.
05:05 The winner is...
05:06 He's also an active member of HOOP-X, an advocacy group of basketball players
05:11 that gives exposure to players who want to join intercollegiate and professional leagues in the country.
05:19 Nice spin!
05:22 He's using a steal!
05:23 Long throw!
05:24 Wow!
05:26 This is where Ampe shows his talent in hosting and commentating leagues.
05:32 And because Ampe is a natural, he learned physical activities at home.
05:39 Aside from basketball, what else can you do?
05:44 There are a lot.
05:46 Volleyball, badminton, rollerblades, skateboard, bike, a lot.
05:53 A lot.
05:55 That's just an indication that nothing is impossible.
05:58 Nothing is impossible.
06:01 For now, Ampe has no permanent job.
06:05 He hasn't finished college yet because he stopped when the COVID-19 pandemic started.
06:11 I was still studying then.
06:13 Then when the lockdowns came,
06:18 I couldn't support my parents anymore.
06:26 We don't have a computer, we don't have internet.
06:29 So, I don't have anything to study.
06:33 You don't have plans again?
06:34 I have plans to study now.
06:36 I'm just saving.
06:38 Without playing or racket, Ampe helps his mother with housework.
06:44 Since he was a child, his son didn't become heavy for him because of his healthy and strong body.
06:51 I'm happy because he's like that.
06:55 I'm not worried that he will be a burden to others.
07:01 No, he doesn't ask for anything.
07:04 Since Ampe was born, his family still has to think about his condition.
07:11 When he was about to change his diaper, he saw that.
07:18 He said, "Oh, mommy, your baby's legs are tight."
07:24 Because his legs are already swollen here, he can't see.
07:29 Of course, I thought, "Why did that happen?"
07:33 Then his father said, "Let's have our baby operated."
07:39 But he didn't get a bone to be operated.
07:44 But his father said, "It's okay because he's healthy."
07:51 We accompanied Ampe to the Philippine Orthopedic Center to see the specialist.
07:56 This is the first time that Ampe will see an orthopedist.
08:08 Does this hurt?
08:12 No.
08:14 [Music]
08:26 Seeing the radiographs now, it looks like we have diagnosis,
08:30 which is proximal femoral focal deficiency, PFFD.
08:34 This is one of the conditions that is lacking in the bones in the other joints.
08:41 It's rare because it's congenital.
08:44 The cause of this is a genetic problem.
08:48 It's an inborn genetic condition where the part of the bone that grows or lengthens the bone has a defect.
09:01 When it comes to management, there are two types of management.
09:05 One is not an operation, and the other is an operation.
09:08 When it comes to an operation, you have to weigh the risk and the benefit.
09:13 If the risk is higher, don't do it.
09:15 If the benefit is higher, do it because all operations have possible complications.
09:20 He can play basketball, badminton, skateboarding, and many other sports that he can do even with his condition.
09:29 It makes me optimistic that we can do management that is not yet an operation.
09:35 We can put an extension prosthesis.
09:37 It's just a prosthesis.
09:38 We will put it on whatever foot he has.
09:41 This way, he can still continue all the sporting activities that he does.
09:45 It's my first time to see the structure of my body.
09:50 When I saw the bones, I was surprised that he really has a bone.
09:55 He really has a femur, but that's it.
09:58 Suddenly, it didn't grow because the space of the bone growth is not even.
10:06 One of the benefits of having a prosthesis is that I can get a motorcycle.
10:15 I used to ride a bike.
10:18 I also have a lot of left-handed people.
10:22 I don't have a left-handed person.
10:24 It's good to have a prosthesis because I can get a license.
10:30 Do you really want to ride a motorcycle?
10:32 I really want to ride a motorcycle.
10:34 Of course, it's for travel.
10:36 It's less hassle when you leave or you go somewhere, you can ride a motorcycle.
10:41 They say, "Bilog ang bola."
10:45 So if we work hard, we will not stay under.
10:50 And the day will come when we will be champions in our own history, inside or outside the court.
11:00 I am Niko Juahe, with "I isang Brigada."
11:05 I am Niko Juahe.
11:08 I am a professional rider.
11:11 I am a professional rider.
11:15 I am Niko Juahe.
11:18 I am a professional rider.
11:22 I am Niko Juahe.
11:24 [Music]
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