China News Service, Maoming, September 6 (Reporter Liang Sheng) On the afternoon of the 6th, the closing ceremony of the 10th Guangdong Provincial Games for People with Disabilities was held at the Maoming Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium. This cultural and sports performance with the theme of "Together we dream together and strive for self-improvement" writes a warm answer to the "inclusion of people with disabilities" and conveys the warmth of the city of "Good-hearted Maoming".
This year's Guangdong Provincial Paralympic Games was held in Maoming, with a total of 24 major events and 26 sub-events. More than 2,200 athletes from 21 sports delegations from all over Guangdong galloped on the field, daring to compete first, writing miracles of life on the field and interpreting the spirit of sports.
The closing ceremony's cultural and sports performance was themed "Together we dream together and strive for self-improvement". Through the three programs "Chasing the Light", "Focusing the Light" and "Casting the Light", it vividly demonstrated the development achievements of the cause of disabled people in Guangdong in the new era, especially the sports cause of disabled people. It deeply engraved the mark of the times of "equality, integration and sharing" on the hot soil of Maoming and southern Guangdong, marking the successful conclusion of this Guangdong Provincial Paralympic Games.
Chen Xuejun, Party Secretary and Chairman of the Guangdong Provincial Disabled Persons' Federation, said that this year's Guangdong Provincial Paralympic Games is a sports event in the first year of the "15th Five-Year Plan". The majority of disabled athletes have vividly interpreted the spiritual character of "self-esteem, self-confidence, self-improvement, and self-reliance" and fully demonstrated the enterprising, optimistic and progressive spirit of disabled people in Guangdong in the new era. It is necessary to take this Provincial Paralympic Games as an opportunity to continue to improve the social security system and care service system for disabled people, guarantee the equal rights of disabled people, create a strong social atmosphere of understanding, respect, care and help for disabled people, unite and lead the disabled people to create a better life and share the fruits of economic and social development.
On behalf of the Maoming Municipal Party Committee and the Municipal Government, Wang Xiaohui, member of the Standing Committee of the Maoming Municipal Party Committee and Deputy Mayor, expressed her gratitude to all athletes, coaches, referees, staff, volunteers, and people from all walks of life who care and support the Guangdong Provincial Paralympic Games. She also said that Maoming will lead with the spirit of "good intentions" and use sports events as a carrier to promote the high-quality development of the cause of disabled people with heart and soul, and continue to satisfy the disabled people's yearning for a better life.
It is understood that since the start of the Guangdong Provincial Paralympic Games, more than 2,200 athletes have challenged their limits and fought tenaciously on the field. They have set new results and moved themselves again and again, engraving the Paralympic spirit on the land of southern Guangdong. Inside and outside the stadium, citizens enthusiastically cheered and participated enthusiastically, gathering warm and majestic power to make this event a stage for competition and a window for mutual learning among civilizations and spiritual integration. From meticulous event guarantees to heart-warming city services, Maoming, with its responsibility and city kindness, has handed over a heavy and wonderful answer to the province, and dedicated a sports festival that reflects the spirit of the times, contains the charm of Lingnan, and is unique to Maoming.
