🚀 China's powerhouse athletes, Gu Haiyan and Qi Yongkai, are set to light up the Paris Summer Paralympics as they lead their nation into the grand Opening Ceremony! 🇨🇳✨
At just 24, Gu Haiyan is already a legend in wheelchair fencing. She grabbed two gold medals at the Tokyo Paralympics 🥇🥇 and dominated the Asian Para Games in Hangzhou with five golds and a silver! This fencing phenom is gearing up for an epic showdown in Paris, competing in five events including individual foil, epee, and sabre. \"I never imagined I'd represent my country on the world's biggest stage,\" Gu shared with China Media Group, brimming with pride. 💪🗡️
Joining her is the 25-year-old powerlifting titan, Qi Yongkai. He smashed records at the Tokyo Paralympics, lifting gold in the men's 59kg division 🏋️♂️, and shattered the Asian Para Games record by hoisting a whopping 194kg! \"Being a flagbearer for China at the Paris Paralympics is a dream come true,\" Qi told CMG, his excitement palpable. 🎉🔥
The 2024 Paris Summer Paralympics kick off on August 28 and run until September 9. With around 4,400 athletes from 160 countries and regions competing in 549 events across 22 sports, it's set to be a spectacular global celebration of talent and determination. China's squad is bringing serious heat, sending 284 athletes to compete in 302 events over 19 sports. Get ready, Paris—Team China is coming! 🌍🏆
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Gu Haiyan, Qi Yongkai named China's flagbearers for Paris Paralympics
cgtn.com
