Diving for common goal
4 months ago

Diving for common goal

China Daily  

China Daily Updated: 2024-08-23 Large | Medium | Small A snapshot of the preparations of the disabled swimmers taking part in the upcoming Paris Paralympic Games With just a few days left until the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games, the Chinese Paralympic swimming team is diligently preparing to showcase its skills at the event. Swimming is renowned for its inclusivity among all Paralympic sports, allowing athletes of all levels to showcase their skills in the pool. According to Wei Wei, head of the swimming program at the China Administration of Sports for Persons with Disabilities, 46 athletes and 8 coaches are gearing up for the upcoming Paralympic Games, representing the pinnacle of swimming prowess of the disabled. Their efforts are not only aimed at personal achievement but also to showcase the development and progress of China's sports sector dedicated to the disabled.

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China leaves Paris Paralympics in success
3 months, 1 week ago

China leaves Paris Paralympics in success

China Daily  

China's flag bearers Jiang Yuyan and Di Dongdong during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Sept 8, 2024. According to delegation secretary-general Chang Zheng, Team China showed an overall improvement in Paris, with the number of gold-winning sports rising from 9 in the previous Games to 12. "Both veteran and young athletes displayed their talents, with the …

Touching moments at the 2024 Paralympics
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Touching moments at the 2024 Paralympics

China Daily  

Xinhua Updated: 2024-09-10 Large | Medium | Small PARIS -- As the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games concluded on Sunday night, the world was left with unforgettable moments that will be cherished for years to come. Jin Hua of China poses with his new record after the men's 800m T54 Final of Para Athletics at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in …

Which athlete won most gold medals at Paris 2024 Paralympics?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Which athlete won most gold medals at Paris 2024 Paralympics?

The Hindu  

China’s para swimmer Jiang Yuyan emerged as the most successful athlete at Paris 2024 Paralympics with seven gold medals. The 19-year-old Jiang, known as the ‘Flying Fish,’ made her Paralympic debut in Tokyo and clinched two gold, one silver and one bronze medal. In Paris, Jiang competed in nine events and the only two in which she did not win …

Paris 2024 Paralympics close to begin new era of inclusion
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Paralympics close to begin new era of inclusion

China Daily  

China's flag bearers Jiang Yuyan and Di Dongdong during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Sept 8, 2024. PARIS - Amid a festive atmosphere of lights and music, the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games came to a close on Sunday evening, honoring the para athletes who amazed audiences with their remarkable performances over the past 11 days. During …

A glimpse of remarkable moments at Paris Paralympics
3 months, 2 weeks ago

A glimpse of remarkable moments at Paris Paralympics

China Daily  

Updated: 2024-09-09 Large | Medium | Small A balloon carrying the lit Paralympic cauldron is seen during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 28, 2024. APPLAUSE FOR ATHLETES DEFYING AGE Hiroshi Murayama at the medal ceremony for the badminton men's doubles WH1-WH2 category at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. …

Friendships forged in gold at Paris Paralympics
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Friendships forged in gold at Paris Paralympics

China Daily  

China Daily Updated: 2024-09-09 Large | Medium | Small China's Jiang Yuyan, gold medallist in the Women's 100m Backstroke at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, celebrates on the podium with the silver and bronze medallists at Paris La Defense Arena in France on Sept 7. From Athens 2004 to Paris 2024, China's Paralympic delegation has maintained its dominance in six consecutive …

Paris 2024 Paralympics close to begin new era of inclusion
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Paralympics close to begin new era of inclusion

China Daily  

China's flag bearers Jiang Yuyan and Di Dongdong during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Sept 8, 2024. PARIS - Amid a festive atmosphere of lights and music, the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games came to a close on Sunday evening, honoring the para athletes who amazed audiences with their remarkable performances over the past 11 days. During …

Paris 2024 Paralympics close to begin new era of inclusion
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Paralympics close to begin new era of inclusion

China Daily  

Xinhua Updated: 2024-09-09 Large | Medium | Small China's flag bearers Jiang Yuyan and Di Dongdong during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Sept 8, 2024. PARIS - Amid a festive atmosphere of lights and music, the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games came to a close on Sunday evening, honoring the para athletes who amazed audiences with their …

Paralympics allow competitors to 'shine' but make us all better people
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Paralympics allow competitors to 'shine' but make us all better people

China Daily  

Xinhua Updated: 2024-09-08 Large | Medium | Small PARIS -- The Paralympic Games in Paris are drawing to an end this weekend, allowing time to look back on an event that has attracted people from around the world. When discussing Paralympic athletes - all of whom have their own story of facing challenges many will never have to face - …

Chinese authorities congratulate athletes on Paralympic achievements
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Chinese authorities congratulate athletes on Paralympic achievements

China Daily  

BEIJING -- China's central authorities sent a congratulatory message to the country's Paralympic delegation on Sunday for their accomplishments and sportsmanship at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. "You have won glory for our country and people, and we extend warm congratulations and heartfelt compliments to you," read a message jointly sent by the Communist Party of China Central Committee and …

Chinese authorities congratulate athletes on Paralympic achievements
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Chinese authorities congratulate athletes on Paralympic achievements

China Daily  

BEIJING -- China's central authorities sent a congratulatory message to the country's Paralympic delegation on Sunday for their accomplishments and sportsmanship at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. "You have won glory for our country and people, and we extend warm congratulations and heartfelt compliments to you," read a message jointly sent by the Communist Party of China Central Committee and …

China advances in Wheelchair Basketball at Paralympic Games
3 months, 2 weeks ago

China advances in Wheelchair Basketball at Paralympic Games

China Daily  

Xinhua Updated: 2024-09-05 Large | Medium | Small Kitada Chihiro of Japan competes during the Wheelchair Basketball women's quarterfinal between China and Japan at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sep. 4, 2024. Yanagimoto Amane of Japan competes during the Wheelchair Basketball women's quarterfinal between China and Japan at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sep. …

Paralympics | Day 1: China claims four golds, multiple new records set
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paralympics | Day 1: China claims four golds, multiple new records set

China Daily  

Xinhua Updated: 2024-08-30 Large | Medium | Small Wang Xiaomei of China reacts during the award ceremony after the women's C1-3 3000m individual pursuit final of para cycling track at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 29, 2024. On the opening day of the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games, Chinese athletes secured four gold and one silver medals …

OMEGA provides innovation to aid Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
3 months, 3 weeks ago

OMEGA provides innovation to aid Paris 2024 Paralympic Games

The Hindu  

The summer of sport in Paris has been reignited once again, as the Paralympic Games officially began on August 29. Coinciding with the colourful opening ceremony along the iconic Champs-Elysées, OMEGA’s -- Paralympics’ official timekeeper -- countdown clock near the Eiffel Tower finally reached zero, signalling the start of the competition. Taking place until September 8, the Paralympic Games Paris …

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 1 Live Updates: Nitesh Kumar-Murugesan Win All-Indian Affair; Aruna Loses After Injury
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 1 Live Updates: Nitesh Kumar-Murugesan Win All-Indian Affair; Aruna Loses After Injury

ABP News  

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 1 Live Updates: Not long after the conclusion of the Paris Olympics 2024, the French Capital is all set to host the Paralympic Games with a grand opening ceremony formally having declared the Paralympics open. So there will be a lot of action on the opening day of the Paris Paralympics 2024. With some talented athletes …

Paralympians primed for success at Paris Games
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paralympians primed for success at Paris Games

China Daily  

Zhang Jiabin, a member of China's visually impaired soccer team, prepares for the Paris Paralympic Games during a training session at the stadium near the Eiffel Tower in Paris on Aug 27, 2024. PENG PENG/ZHEJIANG DAILY Yu Yutan, a member of China's visually impaired soccer team, expressed his eagerness to enjoy the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games as he familiarized himself …

Goalball Men's Preliminary Round Pool B Game of Paris 2024 Paralympic Games: China vs. Japan
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Goalball Men's Preliminary Round Pool B Game of Paris 2024 Paralympic Games: China vs. Japan

China Daily  

Xinhua Updated: 2024-08-29 Large | Medium | Small Team China pose after the Goalball Men's Preliminary Round Pool B Game between China and Japan at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 29, 2024. Yang Mingyuan of China shoots during the Goalball Men's Preliminary Round Pool B Game between China and Japan at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games …

Paralympians primed for success at Paris Games
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paralympians primed for success at Paris Games

China Daily  

China Daily Updated: 2024-08-29 Large | Medium | Small Zhang Jiabin, a member of China's visually impaired soccer team, prepares for the Paris Paralympic Games during a training session at the stadium near the Eiffel Tower in Paris on Aug 27, 2024. Yu Yutan, a member of China's visually impaired soccer team, expressed his eagerness to enjoy the Paris 2024 …

Paris Paralympics 2024 open in blaze of hope and inclusivity
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024 open in blaze of hope and inclusivity

The Hindu  

The 2024 Paralympics opened in Paris on Wednesday in a colourful and hope-filled ceremony, starting 11 days of competition in a city still riding the wave of the successful Olympics. French President Emmanuel Macron declared the Games open during a ceremony in a balmy Place de la Concorde in central Paris — the first time a Paralympic opening ceremony has …

Chinese athletes poised for Paris Paralympics glory
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese athletes poised for Paris Paralympics glory

China Daily  

Members of the Chinese badminton team train on Saturday in Paris, ahead of the Paralympic Games that start on Wednesday. CAI YANG/XINHUA The iconic Arc de Triomphe, now illuminated by the vibrant red, blue and green of the Paralympic emblem, will serve as the backdrop for around 4,400 athletes from around the world as they take part in Wednesday night's …

Chinese athletes poised for Paris Paralympics glory
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese athletes poised for Paris Paralympics glory

China Daily  

China Daily Updated: 2024-08-28 Large | Medium | Small Members of the Chinese badminton team train on Saturday in Paris, ahead of the Paralympic Games that start on Wednesday. With an average age of 25.8 years old, China's 284 Paralympians are set to participate in 19 sports, including archery, athletics and badminton, across 302 events at the 17th Summer Paralympic …

Team China targeting a tsunami of swimming medals
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Team China targeting a tsunami of swimming medals

China Daily  

The Chinese swimmers are set to continue to make big splashes during the Paris Paralympics. WEI XIAOHAO/CHINA DAILY As one of China's flagship teams at the Paralympics, the swimming squad has wasted no time in adjusting to the rigors of competition in Paris. Wei Wei, a staff member on China's Paralympic swimming team, said that the team, along with the …

Team China targeting a tsunami of swimming medals
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Team China targeting a tsunami of swimming medals

China Daily  

China Daily Updated: 2024-08-26 Large | Medium | Small The Chinese swimmers are set to continue to make big splashes during the Paris Paralympics. Set to take place from Aug 29 to Sept 7 at the Paris La Defense Arena, the swimming competition will see China field 46 athletes — 21 men and 25 women — making the team the …

Team China targeting a tsunami of swimming medals
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Team China targeting a tsunami of swimming medals

China Daily  

China Daily Updated: 2024-08-26 Large | Medium | Small The Chinese swimmers are set to continue to make big splashes during the Paris Paralympics. Set to take place from Aug 29 to Sept 7 at the Paris La Defense Arena, the swimming competition will see China field 46 athletes — 21 men and 25 women — making the team the …

Paralympic Village opens for athletes
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Paralympic Village opens for athletes

China Daily  

chinadaily.com.cn Updated: 2024-08-26 Large | Medium | Small A staff member drives a electric cart to transport athletes in the Paralympic Village ahead of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Saint-Denis, near Paris, France, Aug 24, 2024. The Paris 2024 Paralympic Village is fully accessible and thoughtfully designed to accommodate the needs of all Para athletes. Chinese athlete Yao Juan …

Chinese Paralympic team arrives in Paris
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Chinese Paralympic team arrives in Paris

China Daily  

chinadaily.com.cn Updated: 2024-08-26 Large | Medium | Small Chinese archery athlete Gan Jun takes part in a training session ahead of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Aug 24, 2024. As the Paris Paralympic Games are on the horizon, the Chinese Paralympic delegation has arrived at the Paralympic Village in Paris, where preparations are now in their final …

Diving for common goal
4 months ago

Diving for common goal

China Daily  

Editor's note: This year, the People's Republic of China will celebrate its 75th anniversary, marking a crucial year for achieving the goals and tasks outlined in the 14th Five-Year Plan. With just a few days left until the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games, the Chinese Paralympic swimming team is diligently preparing to showcase its skills at the event. According to Wei …

Chinese Paralympics delegation to leave for Paris on Wednesday
4 months ago

Chinese Paralympics delegation to leave for Paris on Wednesday

China Daily  

Xinhua Updated: 2024-08-21 Large | Medium | Small BEIJING -- The Chinese Paralympic delegation will leave for Paris on Wednesday in two batches, which was announced at a motivational conference held in Beijing on Tuesday, with all delegation members' taking part. At the conference, Cheng Kai, leader of the Chinese Paralympics delegation, also the president of China's Disabled Persons Federation, …

Official calls for anti-doping vigilance
4 months ago

Official calls for anti-doping vigilance

China Daily  

A mobilization conference for the Paralympians attending the Paris Games is held in Beijing on Aug 20, 2024. A senior sports official reiterated China's zero-tolerance approach toward doping on Tuesday while seeing off the Chinese Paralympic delegation heading to the Paris Paralympic Games, and urged the athletes to earn respect through strength and integrity. Speaking at a mobilization conference for …

Chinese Paralympics delegation to leave for Paris on Wednesday
4 months ago

Chinese Paralympics delegation to leave for Paris on Wednesday

China Daily  

BEIJING -- The Chinese Paralympic delegation will leave for Paris on Wednesday in two batches, which was announced at a motivational conference held in Beijing on Tuesday, with all delegation members' taking part. At the conference, Cheng Kai, leader of the Chinese Paralympics delegation, also the president of China's Disabled Persons Federation, stressed that the delegation members are supposed to …

Chinese Paralympics delegation to leave for Paris on Wednesday
4 months ago

Chinese Paralympics delegation to leave for Paris on Wednesday

China Daily  

BEIJING -- The Chinese Paralympic delegation will leave for Paris on Wednesday in two batches, which was announced at a motivational conference held in Beijing on Tuesday, with all delegation members' taking part. At the conference, Cheng Kai, leader of the Chinese Paralympics delegation, also the president of China's Disabled Persons Federation, stressed that the delegation members are supposed to …

Official urges measures to prevent accidental doping of Paralympians
4 months ago

Official urges measures to prevent accidental doping of Paralympians

China Daily  

chinadaily.com.cn Updated: 2024-08-20 Large | Medium | Small A mobilization conference for the Paralympians attending the Paris Games is held in Beijing on Tuesday. Highlighting the importance of anti-doping program, a senior sports official on Tuesday called for continuous anti-doping efforts for the Chinese Paralympic delegation to the Paris Paralympic Games. Speaking at a mobilization conference for the Paralympians attending …

Official urges measures to prevent accidental doping of Paralympians
4 months ago

Official urges measures to prevent accidental doping of Paralympians

China Daily  

A mobilization conference for the Paralympians attending the Paris Games is held in Beijing on Tuesday. Highlighting the importance of anti-doping program, a senior sports official on Tuesday called for continuous anti-doping efforts for the Chinese Paralympic delegation to the Paris Paralympic Games. Speaking at a mobilization conference for the Paralympians attending the Paris Games set for Aug 28 to …

Chinese state councilor encourages athletes to strive for glory at Paris Paralympics
4 months, 1 week ago

Chinese state councilor encourages athletes to strive for glory at Paris Paralympics

China Daily  

Xinhua Updated: 2024-08-17 Large | Medium | Small Chinese State Councilor Shen Yiqin, also director of the State Council's working committee for disabled people, meets with members of China's Paralympic delegation in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 16, 2024. Shen called on the country's Paris-bound Paralympians to strive for athletic success and show good sportsmanship at the upcoming Paralympic Games. …

516-member Paralympic team formed
4 months, 1 week ago

516-member Paralympic team formed

China Daily  

China Daily Updated: 2024-08-17 Large | Medium | Small This photo taken on Aug 16, 2024 shows a general view at the inaugural meeting of the Chinese delegation for Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Beijing, capital of China. China's delegation for the upcoming Paris Paralympics, marking its 11th appearance at the Summer Paralympic Games, includes 126 male and 158 female …

Another Chinese doping controversy pops up during Olympic swimming competition
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Another Chinese doping controversy pops up during Olympic swimming competition

Associated Press  

NANTERRE, France — Another Chinese doping allegation has flared up at the Paris Games, angering some swimmers who say officials need to enforce drug-testing rules consistently. The New York Times reported Tuesday that two top Chinese swimmers — including one on this year’s Olympic team — tested positive for a banned steroid in 2022 but were eventually cleared to compete …

Syncing to the top
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Syncing to the top

China Daily  

Team China's artistic swimmers work hard to perfect the routines that they hope will put them on top of the Olympic podium in Paris this summer. With less than two months remaining until the Paris Olympics, the Chinese artistic swimming team has already familiarized itself with the competition venue and it is ready to make waves as it strives for …

Chinese swimmers head to Paris Olympics under a cloud amid row over handling of drugs tests
8 months ago

Chinese swimmers head to Paris Olympics under a cloud amid row over handling of drugs tests

CNN  

CNN — A dispute over the handling of a 2021 case in which 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for a banned performance-enhancing substance ahead of the Tokyo Olympics now threatens to overshadow swimming events at the Paris Games this summer. “People compete because they love to push themselves and race fairly,” Mack Horton, a former Australian swimmer and Olympic gold …

China's athletes have earned places in 165 events for Paris Olympics
8 months ago

China's athletes have earned places in 165 events for Paris Olympics

China Daily  

FILE PHOTO: A view shows the logo of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, in Paris, France, March 19, 2024. BEIJING - With the Paris Olympic Games less than 100 days away, China's athletes are set to compete in at least 165 events across various sports, according to the country's General Administration of Sport. At the recent Badminton Asia …

China's athletes have earned places in 165 events for Paris Olympics
8 months ago

China's athletes have earned places in 165 events for Paris Olympics

China Daily  

FILE PHOTO: A view shows the logo of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, in Paris, France, March 19, 2024. BEIJING - With the Paris Olympic Games less than 100 days away, China's athletes are set to compete in at least 165 events across various sports, according to the country's General Administration of Sport. At the recent Badminton Asia …

Paraclimbing athletes hope for inclusion in the Paralympic Games
1 year, 7 months ago

Paraclimbing athletes hope for inclusion in the Paralympic Games

NPR  

Paraclimbing athletes hope for inclusion in the Paralympic Games The sport of paraclimbing may one day make it into the Paralympic Games. EMILY CHEN-NEWTON, BYLINE: Ropes and rigging equipment clap against the walls of the L'Escalade climbing gym in Lexington, Ky. CHEN-NEWTON: The after-work crowd hasn't arrived yet, but Alex Dornbusch is here training for his next competition. CHEN-NEWTON: For …

Beijing Winter Paralympics open after athlete ban controversy
2 years, 9 months ago

Beijing Winter Paralympics open after athlete ban controversy

Al Jazeera  

International Olympic Committee called on sporting federations to exclude Russian and Belarusian athletes after Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Athletes paraded through Beijing’s national stadium as the Winter Paralympics opened after a storm of controversy surrounding the banning of Russian and Belarusian athletes due to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. But on Friday, focus returned to the competition as Chinese President Xi …

China to take part in all six Paralympic sports
2 years, 10 months ago

China to take part in all six Paralympic sports

China Daily  

Together with a mascot of the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games, students of Taipingzhuang Center Primary School showcase their skating skills on a rink at the school in Beijing in January. China will participate in all six sports in the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics and the nation's delegation will be officially announced on Monday, an official with the China Disabled …

Team China targets safe and successful Games
3 years, 4 months ago

Team China targets safe and successful Games

China Daily  

A number of teams of the Chinese Paralympic Delegation, including the athletics, swimming, cycling, wheelchair fencing, and gateball teams, arrive in Tokyo on Aug 20, 2021. Zhang Haidi, China's chef de mission for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, said on Sunday that she expected the team's athletes to do the nation proud at the sports gala, which opens today. Meanwhile, the …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: China's diving domination has rivals in awe but also wary
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: China's diving domination has rivals in awe but also wary

Firstpost  

China have more or less cleaned up in Olympic diving over the last 30 years and even though their hopes of winning all eight golds at the Tokyo Games have gone, they can still match the seven from Rio in 2016. Tokyo: China’s unrelenting domination of Olympic diving has rivals in Tokyo wondering not just how they can beat them, …

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