China’s Paralympic squad kicked off the 2024 Summer Games in Paris with a historic bang, snagging four gold medals and one silver on Thursday 🌍! The team didn’t just win—they shattered world records, proving once again that grit and talent know no limits.
Cyclist Li Zhangyu set the tone early, blazing through the men’s C1 3,000m individual pursuit final in a jaw-dropping 3:31.338 🚴♂️💨. His teammate Liang Weicong claimed silver, making it a thrilling 1-2 finish for China. Not to be outdone, Wang Xiaomei dominated the women’s C3 3,000m race, smashing the world record with a time of 3:41.692 🥇🇨🇳.
“This is just the start,” one fan tweeted. “China’s Paralympians are rewriting the rules of excellence!” With more events ahead, all eyes are on Team China to keep the momentum rolling. 💪🔥
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China begin 2024 Paralympic Games with four golds, one silver
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