A Summary Of The 2010 Asian Paralympic Games In Guangzhou: Implementation Of Commitment &Nbsp; Building Dreams

On the morning of 19 th, with the end of the table tennis men's group TT4-5 finals, the South Korean team 3:1 won the gold medal in China. Guangzhou 2010 Asian Games for the disabled All the events came to a close. In the 7 days of the competition, 2512 athletes from 41 Asian countries and regions fought hard and showed good competitive features. They also showed the world a strong spirit of striving for self-improvement and surpassing themselves.

As the first Paralympic Games organized by the Asian disabled sports organization, the Asian Paralympic Games in Guangzhou was highly praised by the chairman of the sub Paralympic Committee, Zanar Abzarin. He said that if the medal was awarded to the Paralympic Games itself, the Guangzhou Asian Paralympic Games would be "far ahead of the medal list".

From the Asian Games to the Asian Paralympic Games, Guangzhou has carried out the solemn promise of "two Asian Games and equally splendid". Looking ahead, this pioneering event will further strengthen the communication and friendship between the disabled in Asia, and inject vitality into the development of sports for the disabled in Asia.

　　 Asian handicapped sports milestone

Like the closing Asian Games, athletes from all over the world competed in the 19 events in the Guangzhou Paralympic Games. Of the 41 delegations, 31 delegations shared medals. A total of 6 delegations, 20 people, broke 17 world records 21 times, and 13 delegations 74 people broke 82 world records 98 times. The first place in the medal list was the Chinese delegation. 431 athletes won 185 gold medals, 118 silver medals and 88 bronze medals. Japan and South Korea ranked two or three in the medal tally, and also scored remarkable achievements.

"We are happy to gather, we share, we win together". The Asian Paralympic Games in Guangzhou set up a broad stage for realizing the dream of the disabled in Asia, and become a milestone in the Asian disabled movement.

Because of "Reunion", the Asian Paralympic Games in Guangzhou became the best stage for Asian disabled athletes to show their competitive demeanor. The Chinese delegation, which has a large number of 431 members, has won many gold medals not only in table tennis, sitting volleyball, blind ball, track cycling and other traditional advantageous items, but also made a historic breakthrough in rowing, wheelchair basketball and other "post development" projects. It shows the rapid progress of China's handicapped sports cause on the basis of increasing investment in sports facilities for disabled people and active grass-roots sports.

With the help of the Asian Paralympic Games, a number of sports events in Asia reflect a good prospect of catching up with the world's advanced level. The chairman of the Asia Pacific Volleyball Federation for disabled persons and the Guangzhou Paralympics volleyball technical representative bassoon, said that throughout the event, the movement, pre competition and anti defense of Asian men's and women's traditional strong teams have been significantly enhanced. The new teams have also made remarkable progress. "This is very helpful for Asian teams to achieve good results in London Paralympic Games."

Because of the "sharing", athletes from the Asian countries and regions enjoy the joy, friendship, dreams and success brought by sports. Su Zhanyun has been defeated many times, but captain of the team said that they had gained passion in Guangzhou and enjoyed the pleasure of the race. Himal, a Nepali weightlifter, knew that he was not an opponent of other competitors. He played three times and had nine red lights and no achievements. In his eyes, "here is to participate, participation is to enjoy"; because of less than 3 entries in countries or regions, some small items did not set up medals, only as performance items, but the Japanese players Kiyama Yuka in the swimming pool and the Lebanese "little man" Manal Cilmi in the discus arena all challenged themselves in the single "competition" which did not fight for medals, and won the most enthusiastic shouting and applause from the audience. China's Hongkong men's wheelchair basketball team with an average age of over 40 years old

Because of "win win", Guangzhou Asian Paralympic Games has also become a platform for the exchange of experience and development of sports for the disabled in many countries and regions. Although they failed to win medals, Wade, coach of the Pakistan blind men's team, said that as the later team, they made use of the opportunity to compete with coaches from Asian countries, not only improving their skills and concepts, but also inviting countries such as China and Iran to directly participate in training their teams, which is very helpful to the development of the blind ball players in China.

At the Asian Paralympic Games in Guangzhou, the will and spirit of Asian disabled athletes spread to every corner of the world, and shared the pride and glory of the world. China's five person (blind) football team was awarded the "most respected Chinese men's football team" by the netizens because of its perseverance. In the men's 1500 meter event, Patricio Silva, the East Timor cerebral palsy player with a height of less than 1 meters and 50, finally arrived at the finish line. When he stumbled across the finishing line, thousands of spectators rose to cheer him up. He said, "even if I am left alone, I will persist."

　 Practising commitments and setting benchmarks

Because of the promise of "two Asian Games and equally splendid", the Guangzhou Asian Games also wrote a brilliant chapter in the development course of the cause of disabled people in Asia with good, smooth organization, coordination, thoughtful, meticulous, passionate and full of human love service. It also set up a benchmark for the development of sports for the disabled in Asia.

The Asian Games ended in November 27th, the Asian Paralympic Games opened in December 12th, and the conversion time was only 14 days. In history, this is the first Asian Games and the Asian Paralympic Games held in the same year. However, from the beginning of the preparations, the Guangzhou municipal Party committee and the municipal government not only set the goal of "two Asian Games, but also wonderful", and proposed that the Asian Paralympic Games would be more refined, more detailed and more loving than the Asian Games. According to high standards, the organizing committee has repeatedly discussed and studied the daily operation and unexpected situations of the torch relay, opening and closing ceremonies, various organizations, reception, security, customs clearance and so on, and formulated the implementation plan and plan of "full process, all-around, all-weather and full coverage" to resolve all kinds of challenges that may arise.

To achieve the magnificent turn from the Asian Games to the Asian Paralympic Games, people first made changes to the Asian Games city. The competition and training venues are equipped with doctors, nurses and physiotherapists according to competition items and disability categories. The competition has prepared barrier free passenger cars, buses, battery cars and more than 1100 converted wheelchairs, and 300 movable ramps, providing services at any time. The organizing committee also added wheelchair and prosthetic maintenance, guide dogs and other services. Related elevators, tickets and so on are printed with Braille. {page_break}

500 thousand city volunteers and 25 thousand competition volunteers formed a sub Paralympic volunteer team. They practise volunteerism of "dedication, fraternity, mutual help and progress". They are familiar with sign language, wheelchair skills, etiquette and communication with the disabled, etc. all kinds of services are not only enthusiastic, meticulous, thoughtful, but also professional and efficient. They are the scenery of competition, and also the close friends of athletes, coaches and participants. All the places run by the Paralympic Games such as competition venues, transportation and so on are all active volunteers.

Since December 5th, volunteers have provided a total of more than 6 million 470 thousand hours of service. In the face of the sudden cold snap, they have provided a service that is full of love and standard. Philip Craven, chairman of the International Paralympic Committee, wrote to the Asian Paralympic volunteers, "the Asian Paralympic volunteers are the best interpretation of the spirit of the Paralympic Games.

Because of the effective preparations, the organizing way of the Asian Paralympic Games has been regarded as an example of the development of the Paralympic Games in Asia. Abu Zaarin, chairman of the sub Paralympic Committee, said that with Guangzhou as the benchmark, the host city in the future will have the direction of efforts, which will undoubtedly make the Asian Paralympic Games better and better. However, he and the sub Paralympic Committee expect that the Asian Paralympic Games will become a world-class event attracting global attention and become an important platform for athletes from all countries and regions to show their abilities and pursue their dreams.

Craven, chairman of the International Paralympic Committee, commented: "we already have Paralympic Games and Paralympic Games in winter, and now we have the Asian Paralympic Games. This will be a new breakthrough in the history of the world Paralympic Games."

　　 The cause of disabled people opens a new journey

As a major international sports competition for disabled people after China's Paralympic Games in Beijing, the success of Guangzhou Asian Paralympic Games is a solid foundation for the rapid development of China's handicapped cause and sports for the disabled in recent years. In the future, Guangzhou Asian Paralympic Games is becoming a new starting point for the development of disabled persons and disabled sports in China and even in Asia.

The important foundation for promoting the success of Guangzhou Asian Games is China's further attention and support for sports for the disabled. Yong Zhijun, Deputy Secretary General of the Paralympic Committee of China and deputy director of the sports training and Training Department of China Disabled Persons' Federation, said that at present, there are about 20 sports events for disabled persons held in China every year. In the 19 major items set up by the Guangzhou Asian Paralympic Games, the rest have been well developed in China except for rowing and bowling. Wheelchair Taijiquan, blind chess, wheelchair broadcast exercises, wheelchair softball and other disabled sports fitness programs are also being carried out increasingly widely. In many places, the construction of barrier free facilities is considered as an important factor in planning and building national fitness facilities. The environment for disabled people to participate in physical exercise is improved.

The continuous development and progress of China's cause for the disabled and the concept of helping the disabled and helping the disabled continue to deepen, thus providing a solid guarantee for the successful hosting of the Guangzhou Paralympic Games. According to incomplete statistics, at the Asian Paralympic Games, more than 500 thousand spectators entered the stadium to cheer and cheer for athletes. The average attendance rate of the 19 competition venues reached 92.8%, and the attendance rate of swimming, 7 soccer, table tennis and other events reached 100%. Their enthusiastic shout and enthusiastic cheer became the most powerful driving force for many athletes to strive for self-improvement, overcome themselves and win.

The success of the Asian Paralympic Games in Guangzhou will further expand the impact of China's disabled people's cause and the sports cause for the disabled, so that the whole society will have a deeper understanding of "humanity, humanity and human rights". In the course of watching the competition, people are impressed with the spirit and spirit of the disabled athletes who are persistent in their struggle and never say die. They also further enhance the concept of understanding, respecting, caring and helping people with disabilities in daily life. Wu Jianbo, a citizen of Guangzhou who has gone to watch the game, said that he would never forget a moving scene where a two arm disabled swimmer grips his teeth to the finish line. He also can not forget the excellent performance of disabled archers sitting in a wheelchair and shooting archery in a cold wind. He said: "watching the game, I really understand how to care and help the disabled."

From the Asian Games to the Asian Paralympic Games, what highlights is the enhancement of China's comprehensive national strength and the development of social undertakings. Wang Xinxian, chairman of the Paralympic Committee of China, said that 20 years ago, when the Asian Games were held in Beijing, it was still impossible for the city to hold the Paralympic Games. Now, we have realized the two equally wonderful sports meetings held by the healthy person and the disabled in the same city and under the leadership of the same organizing committee. This is a manifestation of the comprehensive national strength of China's reform and opening up, as well as a reflection of the progress of social civilization and the cause of the disabled in China. Participating in sports activities is an important right for the disabled. It is also an important way for the disabled to rehabilitate their health, participate in the society equally and achieve their own value.

At the Asian Paralympic Games in Guangzhou, the outstanding demeanor of the disabled athletes in Asia has further aroused the true feelings of the Asian people in helping the disabled, and has injected new vitality into enriching the mutually beneficial cooperation between Asian countries and regions and building a harmonious Asia. People have reason to expect that under the promotion of the Asian Paralympic Games "benchmarking", the cause of the disabled in Asia is developing new and higher dreams and pursuits.

On the closing ceremony of the 19 evening, the flame of the Asian Paralympic Games will remain in Guangzhou forever. Spiritual wealth It will continue to encourage Guangzhou and China's disabled people to run ahead with the fire.

Time is gone, love is everlasting. After the event, it is hard to say goodbye. Starting from Guangzhou, the Asian disabled movement will embark on a new journey.