Asia Pacific Games" President Lai Qingde sent a congratulatory message! Lin Ziyu and So Jinxian win the mixed doubles gold medal in table tennis

Lin Ziyu (from right) and Su Jinxian. (Provided by the Athletic Department)

[Reporter Liang Weiming/Comprehensive Report] Chinese players Lin Ziyu and Su Jinxian showed their best strength at the 5th Aiko Nagoya Asian Para Games in 2026 and won the table tennis XD20 mixed doubles gold medal today. After President Lai Ching-te learned of the good news, he immediately sent a congratulatory message to acknowledge the outstanding performance of the players and encourage the Chinese team to continue to fight and strive for the highest honor for themselves and the country.

The Asian Para Games is the highest-level comprehensive sports event held every four years in Asia for athletes with physical disabilities, visual impairments and mental disabilities. Elite players from all over the world were represented. The mixed doubles team of Lin Ziyu/So Jinxian defeated the Hong Kong combination Lam Yun Yu/Huang 3:1 in the gold medal match. Hanlin is not only Lin Ziyu’s second gold medal this year, but also her second mixed doubles gold medal after the last Asian Games in Hangzhou. The player is particularly grateful to the coach for her guidance and the support of the Chinese people, and looks forward to continuing her good results at the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympic Games.

The Ministry of Sports stated that in order to provide the strongest support for players, this year's training has been launched since the 2024 Paris Par Games, and for the first time, a relay station has been built based on the Asian Games. The National Sports Training Center and the National Sports Science Center will work together to provide a full range of services to ensure that players can compete in the best condition. They look forward to assisting players to stand on the highest level in Asia to show the results of hard training, and to prepare in advance for the 2028 Los Angeles Par Games.

The official slogan of this Asian Par Games is "IMAGINE ONE HEART". The Sports Ministry calls on this event to promote the public's understanding of adaptive sports, create a social atmosphere that supports the participation of people with disabilities in sports, and invites the Chinese people to cheer for the athletes.