China News Service, Beijing, January 22 (Hao Lingyu) In order to prepare for the 2023 World Paralympic Athletics Grand Prix, World Paralympic Swimming Series, Wheelchair Tennis Team World Cup and other international events, the Chinese Disabled Track and Field, Swimming, and Wheelchair Tennis Teams are in During the Spring Festival, training camps were held to help athletes adjust their sports status and improve their competitive level.
Affected by the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics and the epidemic, preparations for the Paris Olympics are more urgent than the previous Olympic cycle.
In an interview with a reporter from China News Agency, Gao Wei, deputy director of the Competitive Training Department of the China Disabled Sports Management Center, said that this training camp is in accordance with the overall deployment of the China Disabled Persons' Federation, and the purpose is to compete for the Hangzhou Asian Paralympic Games and the Paris Paralympic Games. will be eligible.
Young athletes in the training team also need to obtain an international medical classification through this year's competition in order to participate in important competitions such as the World Championships that allocate tickets for the Paris Paralympic Games.
Athletes training in the swimming pool Photo by Dong Zeyu
Gao Wei said that considering the health problems of athletes and the limitations of objective factors, the teams did not conduct intensive preparations in 2022, and the athletes got full rest at home.
This training camp is the first intensive preparation for the Paris Paralympics cycle. The reason why it is scheduled for the Spring Festival is because of the comprehensive consideration of factors such as the date of international competitions and the limited training conditions for players at home.
In addition, athletes need to ensure their sports status through intensive training, do a good job in anti-doping related management, and adapt to competition equipment.
Some young athletes selected through the National Paralympic Games also participated in this training camp.
16-year-old Lu Yanlin participated in the swimming team training camp for the first time this year. She said that the training center provides good food and accommodation, the relationship between coaches and athletes is harmonious, and the staff are also very enthusiastic. "Every time I see us, I will say hello."
Talking about future goals, Lu Yanlin said that she cherishes the opportunity to participate in the national team training camp, "I hope that through hard training, I can win more medals."
Gao Wei said that the time for this training camp is relatively tight, and the coaching team will formulate a reasonable training plan in accordance with scientific laws.
"In addition to training, we will arrange holiday condolences, organize traditional activities such as making dumplings and watching the Spring Festival Gala, and try our best to make athletes feel at home here." (End)