China News Service, Macau, September 5-On September 5, the Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region He Yicheng sent a congratulatory letter to the Chinese sports delegation of the 16th Paralympic Games to congratulate the national team on its great achievements.

  He Yicheng said in the congratulatory letter: "At the 16th Paralympic Games, Chinese disabled athletes united as one, worked hard for self-improvement, won 96 gold medals, 60 silver medals, and 51 bronze medals. They achieved sports performance and spiritual civilization. A double harvest. On behalf of the Macao Special Administrative Region and the majority of Macao residents, I would like to extend my warm congratulations to you and my high respect."

  The congratulatory letter pointed out that the disabled athletes have carried forward the mission and the spirit of striving, overcome the severe challenges brought by the new crown pneumonia epidemic to preparation and competition, have the courage to surpass, strive for the first place, and successfully complete the task of the competition, fully demonstrating the challenge of the limit and determination. The spirit of enterprising, tenacious struggle, vividly demonstrated the vigorous development of the disabled movement, and deeply moved Chinese people at home and abroad and audiences from all over the world.

  The congratulatory letter emphasizes that the outstanding performance of disabled athletes has inspired the majority of disabled people to have self-esteem, self-confidence, self-reliance, self-reliance, courage to face challenges, and write wonderful lives. It also further stimulates the patriotic enthusiasm and national pride of all Chinese sons and daughters, and inspires the majority of people. Compatriots in Macao and the people of the motherland share the historical responsibility of national rejuvenation and share the great glory of the motherland's prosperity and strength.

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