China News Service, Hong Kong, November 5th (Reporter Dai Xiaolu) The Hong Kong Disabled Sports Association's 50th Anniversary Tour Exhibition and Opening Ceremony was held in Hong Kong on the 5th. The medals of disabled athletes of different ages were displayed on site, and many more Athletes shared their sports and award-winning experiences on the spot.
Leung Lai-yin, chairman of the Hong Kong Sports Association for the Disabled (hereinafter referred to as the "Association"), said in a speech that he would like to thank the SAR government and all sectors of society for their support.
He said, "The association has evolved from a rehabilitation institution that organized sports activities for people with physical disabilities 50 years ago into a multi-sport sports association. In the future, it will be committed to improving the competitive level of disabled athletes and promoting them to create sports achievements."
Disabled athletes shared their sports and award-winning experiences on the spot.
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In the on-site sharing session, Hong Kong's first Paralympic gold medalist Cao Ping, Paralympic archer Wei Jiaquan and wheelchair fencing U23 World Championship silver medalist Zhou Langhao told stories about the transformation and inheritance of three generations of disabled sportsmen.
Wei Jiaquan mentioned that sports helped him find the direction of his life and exercised his tough character and strong fighting spirit.
He expressed the hope that sportsmanship can infect more people. "The disabled should go out to participate in more activities and establish a social circle, which can not only improve their living conditions, but also encourage and help more people."
Cao Ping said that sports helped her meet many good friends and changed her attitude towards life, "I have been exercising for decades and have tried many different types of sports. It is a great help and change." She said that sports taught her to take life seriously, and she also insisted on passing on the positive sports spirit to the younger generation of athletes, hoping that they can continue to carry forward the self-improvement spirit of disabled sports.
The opening scene showcased the medals won by disabled athletes of different ages.
Photo by Dai Xiaolu
"It is necessary to exercise physical fitness, but also to maintain a good attitude of perseverance." Zhou Langhao, a silver medalist at the U23 World Championships in wheelchair fencing, mentioned that he learned from his teacher Cao Ping how to become an excellent athlete.
He emphasized that a good mentality is crucial for disabled athletes. "If you lack physical fitness, you can get it through exercise, but the premise of everything is to learn to face life positively, face difficulties bravely, and find fun in sports." (End)