Langshan Para-Athletes Shine at the 12th Paralympic Games of Hunan Province
The 12th Paralympic Games of Hunan Province was held in Yiyang city from September 26 to 29. Para-athletes from Xinning county fought valiantly and achieved remarkable results, winning a total of 9 gold medals, 8 silver medals and 1 bronze medal. Their outstanding performance demonstrated the spirit of people with disabilities to constantly strive for self-improvement and surpass themselves.
On the field, Xinning athletes competed fearlessly against strong rivals and gave their all. They claimed 2 golds and 5 silvers in track and field, 1 gold in badminton, 6 golds in taekwondo, 2 silvers in archery, and 1 silver plus 1 bronze in judo. With tenacious efforts, they added glory to the Shaoyang delegation and brought honour to their hometown Xinning.
These outstanding achievements stem from the athletes’ arduous training, and also reflect solid progress in parasports and disability support services in Xinning County. Taking this event as an opportunity, the Xinning County Disabled Persons’ Federation will continue to support the development of parasports, encourage more people with disabilities to take part in sports activities and shine in life.
