On June 25, the kick-off ceremony of the darts, chess and dryland curling events of the 11th Shandong Disabled Games was held at the Rizhao High-tech Culture and Sports Center. Zhang Wentao, member of the Provincial Disabled Persons’ Federation Party Group and Vice Chairman, and leaders of Rizhao City, Wang Xinsheng, Lin Yanqin, and Meng Fanxiang attended the event.
The darts, chess, and dryland curling events are the first batch of competitions in this Provincial Paralympic Games. They are hosted by the Shandong Provincial People’s Government, undertaken by the Rizhao Municipal People’s Government, and co-organized by the Management Committee of the Rizhao High-tech Industrial Development Zone. The competition period is June 25. From April to 27th, more than 230 disabled athletes from 16 teams across the province participated, and 27 gold medals will be produced.
As a comprehensive sports event for the disabled with the highest standard, largest scale, highest level of competition, and the strongest radiation driving effect in the province, the 11th Provincial Games for the Disabled has set up 14 competitive events and 3 group events, with 1,500 participating athletes. More than 700 gold medals will be produced. Rizhao City has selected more than 200 athletes to participate in the competition, which is the first time to achieve full coverage of the provincial Paralympic Games.
Xu Yueyong, athlete of the Rizhao representative team in the chess event: I have been training for about a month, playing chess and practicing chess.
Su Dianguang of the Rizhao team of the dart project: Although the darts are very light, but after a long time, the arm hurts, and the whole body is sweating, but they are not afraid of hard work, dare to work hard, everyone is positive, and wants to achieve good results for our Rizhao City. Because we are the host, we work hard, and we are not disabled.
Since receiving the flag in 2018, the Rizhao Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government have adhered to the concept of “two events, equally exciting”, adhered to the simultaneous planning and preparation of the Provincial Games and the Provincial Paralympic Games, and innovatively implemented the “two games” preparatory committee. The operation mode of “one team, one mechanism, and integrated preparation” will work together to create a successful example of the integration of the two events. Rizhao City will create a good competition environment for the participating athletes with first-class venue facilities, first-class service level and first-class organizational guarantee, and make every effort to ensure the smooth progress of various competitions.
Yu Wen, athlete of the Qingdao National Team in the dryland curling event: After we came here, we felt that Rizhao took care of us first-class in terms of barrier-free facilities, venues, our food and daily life, and volunteer services. All our disabled athletes also want to carry forward the spirit of self-improvement and show their most beautiful side.
Shan Yanyan, Deputy Director of the Competition Department of the Executive Committee of Rizhao High-tech Zone: We adhere to the concept of holding exciting competitions, participating in excellent competitions, and developing more and more luster. Make concerted efforts and go all out to do a good job in the service guarantee of the event, and strive to contribute a wonderful sports event to the people of the whole province and the whole city.
Responsible editor: Zhang Hui