China's Paralympic delegation has chosen para Alpine skier Liu Sitong and snowboarder Ji Lijia to carry the national flag at today's Winter Paralympics opening ceremony in Verona! 🎿🏂 The announcement, made Thursday, highlights both athletes' extraordinary journeys in winter sports.
Liu, 31, brings veteran energy to her third Winter Paralympics appearance. After winning four medals at Beijing 2022, she's now tackling five Alpine events – think of it as the athletic equivalent of binge-watching your favorite series, but with icy slopes and superhuman grit! 🏔️❄️
Meanwhile, 23-year-old Ji Lijia is snowboarding’s new rockstar. Since snatching gold and silver at Beijing 2022, he dominated the 2025 World Championships. Now, he’s ready to shred the SB‑UL events again. Pro tip: Watch his banked slalom runs – they’re smoother than a TikTok dance trend! 💫
The ceremony kicks off today under Verona’s starry skies, blending sport and spectacle. Who needs Romeo and Juliet when you’ve got Paralympic glory? 🌌✨
