Chi Wai Lai is a Hong Kong-based professional rock climber and motivational speaker whose extraordinary story of courage and resilience has inspired millions. Once ranked among Hong Kong’s top climbers, Chi Wai became paraplegic after a car accident in 2011 — but refused to give up his passion. In 2016, he became the first paraplegic climber to scale Lion Rock, a symbol of Hong Kong’s spirit, and later climbed Yosemite’s El Capitan using only his upper body. Recognized by Guinness World Records, his achievements embody determination, adaptability, and hope. Today, Chi Wai uses his journey to motivate audiences worldwide, speaking about resilience, purpose, overcoming adversity, and redefining limitations. His message is simple yet powerful: “If I can climb, so can you.”