China News Service Client, Beijing, March 3 (Bian Liqun) The Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics is about to kick off on the 4th.
Under the concept of green, shared, open and honest Olympics, what are the highlights of the Beijing Winter Paralympics after 7 years of preparation?
The transformation of the urban landscape layout for the Winter Paralympics is complete.
Image source: Visual China
How is the opening ceremony presented?
The opening and closing ceremonies of the Beijing Winter Olympics, which ended not long ago, left a deep impression on people.
Under the blessing of science and technology, the two grand ceremonies vividly displayed the romance and cultural heritage of China in front of the world.
In a previous interview, Shen Chen, the director of the opening and closing ceremonies of the Beijing Winter Paralympics, said that the concept of "simplicity, safety, and excitement" will be continued, allowing disabled and able-bodied people to join hands, integrating theatrical performances into the ceremony process, presenting a A warm, touching and beautiful opening ceremony.
Shen Chen also "spoiler" said that the countdown session is worth looking forward to, and the emblem display session will be beyond everyone's expectations and will be presented in a different and touching way.
The "Snowflake" session at the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Mao Jianjun
How to show humanistic care and tolerance?
"Building an inclusive world through the Paralympic Movement" is the vision of the disabled movement, which will also promote the development of China's disabled cause.
The ubiquitous humanistic care of the Beijing Winter Paralympic Games can be seen from the heart-warming details of the Winter Paralympic Village.
By holding the Winter Paralympics, it will have a positive impact on government decision-making and public perceptions, enable the disabled to participate more fully in social life, promote the protection of the equal rights and interests of the disabled in sports, culture, education, etc., and share the fruits of positive social development. The great significance of the Beijing Winter Paralympics.
How these humanistic concerns will be more deeply and vividly presented in the opening ceremony and on and off the field of the subsequent games will also be a highlight of the Beijing Winter Paralympics.
The transformation of the urban landscape layout from the Winter Olympics to the Winter Paralympics has been completed.
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Can the Chinese wheelchair curling team successfully defend their title?
In the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Paralympic Games, the Chinese wheelchair curling team defeated Norway 6:5, winning the first gold medal in history for the Chinese sports delegation.
In the Beijing Winter Paralympics, it will be a highlight whether they who have created glory can successfully defend their title.
In the curling hall of the National Disabled Ice Sports Competition Training Hall in Shunyi, Beijing, the hanging slogan "Pyeongchang has become history, and started from scratch to Beijing" is particularly eye-catching.
In the previous interview, the members of the Chinese wheelchair curling team said that they should turn pressure into motivation and play their game well.
In the wheelchair curling final of the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Paralympic Games, the Chinese team defeated Norway 6-5 in overtime to win the first Winter Paralympic gold medal in the history of the Chinese delegation.
Can the Chinese sports delegation make history again?
In recent years, China's disabled winter sports have developed rapidly. The number of national Winter Paralympic athletes has grown from less than 50 to nearly 1,000, and the number of technical officials has grown from nothing to more than 100.
For the Beijing Winter Paralympic Games, the Chinese sports delegation is composed of 217 people, including 96 athletes.
Although 85 athletes participated in the Winter Paralympics for the first time, accounting for 88.5%, many sports showed a good trend.
For example, the Chinese Paralympic ice hockey team, which started from scratch in 2017, reached the World Group A level in less than 4 years and qualified for the Beijing Winter Paralympics.
The Chinese Paralympic snowboard team, with an average age of 21.8, is the youngest team in the Chinese sports delegation.
Team leader Zhang Guosheng said that the training effect has been very good after more than a year.
"We have the confidence to show the spirit of self-esteem, self-improvement and self-confidence of the disabled in this Winter Paralympic Games." (End)