Bodybuilder Pohatu Higgs told he could never walk again
27 Apr, 2021 11:33 PM
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Bodybuilder Pohatu Higgs told he could never walk again. Video / Māori Television
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When Pohatu Higgs stands up on the body-building stage rippling with muscles, he s fit, strong and it s hard to believe he was once told he would never walk again.
The personal trainer from Tauranga has a brain and spinal condition called chiari (pronounced kiari), a malformation that causes scoliosis, resulting in three curves in his spine and paralysis in his lower body. It s definitely been a struggle, to say the least. Definitely, there s been a lot of negative feedback when I started to get into bodybuilding just because people were very unsure about my condition and what kind of effect it would have on me.
Kiwi Indian man makes community proud, wins gold at a national level Jiu-Jitsu tournament Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Rizwan Mohammad
A Kiwi Indian man with a passion for wrestling and martial arts has made the community proud by winning a gold medal at a national level Jiu-Jitsu tournament earlier last weekend.
Vikrant Pawaar training from Sorriso Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club represented India at the New Zealand Auckland Regional Grappling Tournament in the Medium Heavy (under 86.2 kgs & 30+ yrs.) division and won the gold medal. He was followed by Tyrone Hack from Oliver MMA Browns Bay representing New Zealand in the Australasia region.
“This was indeed a big win for me as a pro-wrestler and Grappler after years of practice and hard work,” Vikrant told the