Age proved just a number at China’s National Paralympic Games this week as veteran athletes dominated track and field events in Guangzhou. With gold medals flying and records buzzing, these seasoned competitors showed young rivals how it’s done! 💪
Yao Juan: Age is Just a Number
Jiangsu’s 41-year-old throwing legend Yao Juan stole the spotlight, securing two golds in javelin and shot put. Her 35.26-meter javelin throw – delivered with the swagger of an athlete half her age – had crowds cheering 🎉. ‘I’m here for the joy, not just medals,’ she laughed, proving resilience trumps youth.
Liu Cuiqing & Wu Guoshan Add to the Glory
Tokyo Paralympics champ Liu Cuiqing blazed through the 200m T11 final with guide Chen Shengming (25.12s ⚡), adding to her 100m gold. Not to be outdone, Guangxi’s Wu Guoshan locked his shot put F57 win with a first-throw 13.32m – textbook dominance! 🥇
These athletes aren’t just winning medals – they’re rewriting narratives about aging and ability. As Yao quipped: ‘My skills might decline, but my spirit’s still throwing 🔥!’
