China’s Paralympic team is set to make waves in Paris this summer! 🌊 The delegation, announced Friday in Beijing, includes 284 athletes – the youngest being 15-year-old swimmer Zhu Hui and the oldest 48-year-old table tennis star Xiong Guiyan. Talk about age-defying dedication! 💪
With 126 men and 158 women, this 516-member squad will compete in 302 events across 19 sports. Nearly 100 athletes will experience their first-ever Paralympics – a moment as exciting as scoring VIP tickets to a Taylor Swift concert. 🎫✨
From August 28 to September 9, over 4,400 athletes from 160 nations and regions will battle for glory. China, making its 11th Summer Paralympics appearance, aims to top its 2021 Tokyo performance (96 golds! 🥇) while showcasing true sportsmanship.
Ready to see wheelchair basketball with a side of croissants? This is one summer event you won’t want to miss. 🏀🇫🇷
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China to send total of 284 athletes to 2024 Paris Summer Paralympics
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