While the cheers from the 25th Summer Deaflympics in Tokyo have long since faded, the story of 21-year-old Chongqing Taekwondo champion Li Kui continues to echo along the quiet mountain paths of Wushan. Recently, iChongqing revisited the schools and homes that shaped him long before he became a world-class athlete, uncovering a story defined by silent dedication and a mother’s simple, unwavering love.