A recent pushbike session in Ampang showcased the agility of young racers from the KL Rocket Team. Beyond being a recreational activity, pushbike racing is evolving into a competitive sport that fosters discipline and self-confidence. For some parents, it serves as a form of therapy, aiding children with autism, asthma, and other health challenges by improving their physical and emotional development. The sport helps children develop balance, motor skills, focus, and immunity.
Little speedsters: More than 40 young racers from the KL Rocket Team recently showcased their agility during a high-energy pushbike session in Ampang. The activity has evolved from being a mere weekend recreation pursuit to a competitive sport that develops discipline and self confidence.
— BernamaFor some parents, however, the two-wheeled sport has become a form of light therapy that helps their children cope with health challenges. From enabling children with autism to manage hyperactive energy to strengthening immunity among those with asthma, the increasingly popular activity is now seen as a gentle rehabilitation platform that supports both physical and emotional development. Azhari Mohd Daud, 39, enrolled his son, Samiun Mateen, eight, fondly known as Lun, in pushbike training sessions in March last year not merely to keep him occupied, but as an alternative to occupational therapy “Children with autism, according to experts, need space to release energy as they tend to be hyperactive. On the pushbike track, Lun not only sweats but also learns essential skills such as listening and following instructions,” he told Bernama. Unlike bicycles with training wheels, pushbikes help children develop balance naturally as their feet remain on the ground, reducing the risk of falls. Azhari, who lives in Sungai Besi, said the two-hour sessions held twice a week have helped improve his son’s fine and gross motor skills, while also enhancing focus, often a key challenge for children with autism. “We are simply doing our best. There have been many positive changes. He no longer flaps his hands and does not fall sick as often,” he said. The benefits of the sport are also evident in the experience of Mohamad Ady Kurniawan Saprizal, 36, who has witnessed improvements in his son, Mohamad Rohan Mikhael, seven. “Rohan previously suffered from frequent nosebleeds and chronic asthma. Before this, even a short run would leave him breathless. Since taking up pushbike training, his nosebleeds have reduced and his asthma has improved.Another parent Farisya Wafa Ab Aziz, 30, said her son, Muhammad Iyaad Farkhan Izzat Emir, seven, once suffered from severe joint pain that forced him to crawl whenever he had a fever. “After six months of consistent training, his stamina and immunity have clearly improved. He is now able to compete among the top three in the seven-year-old category during last year’s National Sports Day,” said Farisya.
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