Gu Haiyan and Qi Yongkai named China's flag bearers at Paris Paralympics
By Li Yingxue |
chinadaily.com.cn |
Updated: 2024-08-26 16:49
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Qi, who also secured gold in the men's 59kg powerlifting event at the Tokyo Games, will return to defend his title in the same category.
The opening ceremony will take place on the evening of August 28, set against the iconic backdrop of the Champs-Elysees and the historic Place de la Concorde.
China's Paralympic delegation arrived in Paris on Wednesday, ready to compete in 19 sports and 302 events, including archery, athletics, badminton, wheelchair basketball, fencing and tennis.
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