The 11th China’s National Games for Persons with Disabilities & the 8th China National Special Olympic Games will open in Shaanxi Province on Oct. 22. A total of 31 Suzhou athletes will participate in the competitions in 9 disciplines, including wheelchair fencing, weightlifting, archery, swimming, blind gateball, wheelchair table tennis, track and field, Special Olympics football, and chess.
More than 3,000 athletes will compete in this year’s National Games for Persons with Disabilities and more than 1,000 athletes in the National Special Olympic Games. According to the competition schedule, competitions in archery, taekwondo, wheelchair fencing, and kayaking will begin soon. And competitions in 6 sports including blind football, track and field, and swimming will be held on the day of the opening ceremony.