Slovak Paralympian Lost Part of Hand in Chemistry Experiment as Teenager

Adam Krupa, a 36-year-old Paralympic athlete from Žilina, lost part of his hand in a chemistry experiment during his teenage years. The Slovakian initially refused to acknowledge his disability but eventually found his way to competitive winter sports, which led him to represent Slovakia at the Paralympic Games. Krupa's story demonstrates how a childhood accident that could have been devastating instead redirected his life toward Paralympic success, turning what began as a passion for chemistry into an athletic career on the international stage.