Shenzhen's pools turned into a stage for triumph as athletes shattered multiple national records at China's 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities on December 12, 2025. The event, running parallel to the 9th National Special Olympic Games, continues to showcase extraordinary athleticism and determination. 💪
Highlights from today's splash-tastic action:
🏆 Shandong's Wang Ziqing dominated the women's 400m freestyle S12 with a golden 5:06.74 finish
🔥 Xu Xingshang (Shandong) rewrote history in the men's 400m freestyle S12, setting a blistering 4:19.97 national record
🦋 Guangdong's Huang Xueliang flew through the men's 100m butterfly S13 in 1:01.63 – another new benchmark
🌟 Rising star Zhang Xiaotong (Liaoning) claimed gold in the women's 200m individual medley SM11
These performances come as China continues to expand support for para sports, with over 5,000 athletes competing in this year's event. The games run through December 15, with more records likely to fall as competition intensifies. 🎯
