China leaves Paris Paralympics in success
China DailyChina'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 younger generation emerging as a driving force behind China's continued progress in Paralympic sports," Chang said. Nineteen-year-old swimmer Jiang Yuyan captured seven gold medals, 23-year-old swimmer Guo Jincheng earned four golds and two silvers, and badminton player Qu Zimo, also 23, took home two golds. The China Disabled Persons' Federation played a crucial role in coordinating preparations for both the Paris Paralympics and the Hangzhou Asian Para Games, ensuring the success of both events.