Video: Smash Down Barriers

Kope Taberanibou acquired his disability while protecting his family from Cyclone Tomas. Life as he knew it, was over. Kope was depressed and scared of becoming a burden to his family, so he left his home. Two years ago he found table tennis and the Smash Down Barriers programme. This was the beginning of a new life. Since then Kope’s won gold medals, he’s become a table tennis coach and an inspiration to his family and friends.

The Smash Down Barriers programme, is an Australian Government sport-for-development programme, funded by DFAT under the Pacific Sports Partnership and the Asian Sports Partnership. The programme aims to promote social inclusion through regular participation in table tennis activities and improve attitudes both by and towards people with a disability.

• Visit the Smash Down Barriers Facebook page for more information.