Commentary: A giant leap forward for China's para-sports


  • World
  • Sunday, 22 Oct 2023

HANGZHOU, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- The 4th Asian Para Games, which will open in the southeast Chinese city of Hangzhou on Sunday night, is set to witness a giant leap forward for China's para-sports.

The 221 male and 218 female athletes will compete in 397 events across 22 disciplines. China will compete in all 397 events across 22 sports, and the goal is "to win gold and show great spirit".

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