Asian Para Games Day 1: Chinese canoeist wins 1st gold as China leads tally


HANGZHOU, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) -- The first competition day of the Hangzhou Asian Para Games on Monday witnessed Chinese canoeist Xie Maosan pocketing the first gold and China claiming 31 out of 72 golds on offer.

The canoeing events, which have been included in the Asian Para Games for the first time, took place at the FY Water Sports Center. The 37-year-old Xie established an early lead right after the women's KL1 final began and finished in 55.478 seconds.

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