Now we turn to the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou. In our special series "Dream Chasers," we meet Chinese swimmer Qian Hongyan, who, as a child, lost her legs in a devastating car accident. Now, she has walked all the way to becoming a member of China's para swimming team. Wu Bin has the story of her journey to the Hangzhou Games.

"Remember, Swimming freestyle, you have to be consistent. Don't make the moves separately, understand? It's not bad. Come on. Give it another go."

This is a normal training day for Chinese swimmer Qian Hongyan. And these are her very first Asian Para Games.

Born in a remote village in southwestern Yunan Province, Qian's childhood was changed in 2000 when she lost both of her legs in a car accident. Qian was four years old.

She was confined to her bedroom because her family couldn't afford to buy a wheelchair.

But her grandfather came up with an idea, teaching her to move while using a hollowed-out basketball to help her maintain balance.

She became known locally as "basketball girl."

QIAN HONGYAN Para Swimmer, Team China Hangzhou Asian Para Games "I think it fits me very well. I also like the name, yes, because it represents what I've been through in my childhood."

In 2007, Qian was introduced to swimming coach Zhang Honghu, who had worked with many disabled children.

ZHANG HONGHU Swimming Coach, Team China Hangzhou Asian Para Games "But when we looked at this child, it was rare to see a child with such severe disability. But I know the function of sports, sports itself can make people positive and build self-esteem and self-confidence. I then decided that no matter how hard it was for her, I wanted to use sports to change her life."

Soon sport became a part of Qian's life.

Although she loves the feeling of being free in the swimming pool, it was at times intimidating to be around other swimmers in public.

QIAN HONGYAN Para Swimmer, Team China Hangzhou Asian Para Games "The moment I stepped out the locker room, I was scared. Yes, because there were so many people in the swimming pool and I was scared just to face them and let them see my difference. But my instructor as that time, who's also a disabled person. He said, 'Look, I'm the same as you, I'm not afraid, what are you afraid of?'"

Qian gradually overcame her fears and started training hard.

Coach Zhang has designed a number of customized training strategies for the 27-year-old.

"Come over here and I'll add a move for you. Remember, you'll use it in competition. Go down a little bit. Now you're sticking to the water. A little bit down, and you're breathing better."

For Qian Hongyan, standing in the arena is already a success. But she's looking forward to reaching her personal best at the Asian Para Games in Hangzhou.

QIAN HONGYAN Para Swimmer, Team China Hangzhou Asian Para Games "I hope that I can achieve my best and make some breakthrough. I think that's pretty satisfying for me."

ZHANG HONGHU Swimming Coach, Team China Hangzhou Asian Para Games "Let the people of the country see Qian Hongyan's spirit. She's still working hard, still fighting, still insisting on her dream. That's my expectation for her."

Wu Bin, CGTN, Hangzhou.