Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, September 5th, by wire
Congratulatory message from the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council to the Chinese Sports Delegation of the 16th Paralympic Games
The Chinese Sports Delegation of the 16th Paralympic Games:
In the 16th Paralympic Games, the comrades of the whole team united as one. The disabled athletes strived for self-improvement and achieved excellent results of 96 gold medals, 60 silver medals, and 51 bronze medals. They achieved both sports performance and spiritual civilization. The people have won new honors. The Party Central Committee and the State Council extend their warm congratulations and cordial condolences to you!
At this Paralympic Games, you keep in mind the entrustment of the party and the people, carry forward the mission and the spirit of striving, overcome the severe challenges brought by the new crown pneumonia epidemic to the preparation for the competition, bravely surpass, strive for the first place, and successfully complete the task of the competition. It fully demonstrates the spirit of Chinese disabled athletes in the new era of challenging the limit, forging ahead, and fighting stubbornly, and vividly reflects the vigorous development of my country’s disabled sports. Your wonderful performance has set an example for the majority of disabled people, has added luster to the Paralympic cause, and won glory for the motherland. Your outstanding achievements have further stimulated the patriotic enthusiasm of the Chinese people at home and abroad, and injected spiritual strength into the unity of the whole party and the people of all ethnic groups on the new journey of building a socialist modern country in an all-round way. The motherland and people are proud and proud of you!
At present, under the strong leadership of the Party Central Committee, the whole party and the people of all ethnic groups in the country are striving towards the second centenary goal in vigor. I hope that you will continue to carry forward the glorious tradition of sports for the disabled under the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for the New Era, guard against arrogance and rashness, and make persistent efforts to encourage and inspire disabled people to self-esteem, self-confidence, self-reliance, self-reliance, courage to face challenges, and be positive. Rehabilitation and fitness, better integration into society, being a strong person in life, writing a wonderful life, and contributing more to the realization of the Chinese dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
The motherland and people look forward to your safe and smooth return!
Central Committee of the Communist Party of China
State Council
September 5, 2021