Paris Paralympics｜All-day summary: China’s team won 8 gold medals, badminton set a record in 103 minutes of fierce battle – Rolling – China Workers’ Network

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Paris Paralympics｜All-day summary: China wins 8 gold medals, badminton sets a record with 103 minutes of fierce battle

Paris, August 31 (Xinhua) — The Paris Paralympics entered its third day of competition on August 31. The Chinese team continued to advance triumphantly, winning eight gold medals in a single day. In the badminton arena, a 103-minute battle became the longest badminton match in the history of the Paralympics.

A total of 18 gold medals were awarded in the track and field events that day, with the Chinese team winning two. At the Stade de France, Chinese athlete Zhao Yuping broke the world record with a score of 47.06 meters and won the women’s javelin F13 championship. This was the 30-year-old’s third time competing in the Paralympics. Three years ago in Tokyo, she won a silver medal. Zhao Yuping said after the game: “I thought I would have a chance to win this time, but I was still very excited and thrilled to actually win the championship. This gold medal makes up for my regrets, and breaking the record is of great significance.”

In the women’s shot put F37 competition, two Chinese athletes shone brightly. Li Yingli and Mina threw 13.45 meters and 13.19 meters respectively in the second throw, winning the championship and runner-up in the event with a large advantage. “I am very happy to win the gold medal, but I am still a little disappointed that I did not set a personal best. I look forward to breaking a little bit next time.” said 26-year-old Li Yingli.

In the Women’s Individual Compound Archery W1 Competition held at the Invalides, Chan Man-yee defeated Czech player Purtar and successfully defended her title. This is also the first gold medal for the Chinese team in archery at this Paralympic Games. “Archery is a bridge that guides me to communicate with the world. It is a great happiness for me to win the championship again,” Chan Man-yee said.

Cyclist Li Zhangyu, who won the first gold medal for the Chinese team at the Paris Paralympics, continued to perform strongly that day, defeating his teammate Liang Weicong with a time of 1:08.993 to win the men’s C1-3 1000m time trial, achieving his fourth consecutive championship in the event. In the women’s 50m freestyle S11 competition, Tokyo Paralympic champion Ma Jia won the gold medal with a time of 28.96 and broke her own world record.

In addition, the Chinese team also won three gold medals in table tennis. Cao Ningning/Feng Panfeng, Gu Xiaodan/Pan Jiamin, Zhao Shuai/Mao Jingdian won the men’s doubles level 8, women’s doubles level 10, and mixed doubles level 17 championships respectively.

A rare scene occurred on the badminton court that day. In a match in the men’s singles WH1 group stage, 60-year-old German player Thomas Wandschneider defeated 24-year-old Chinese player Yang Tong 24:22, 12:21, 21:16 and entered the Paralympic semi-finals for the first time. The two sides fought for 103 minutes, making it the longest badminton match in the history of the Paralympic Games.

Wandschneider started playing badminton at the age of 30. This is his second time competing in the Paralympics. He ranked seventh in singles at the Tokyo Paralympics. “If I can win a medal, I think all the efforts in my life will be worth it,” he said.

The Chinese delegation currently continues to lead the medal table with 20 gold, 15 silver and 7 bronze medals. The British team ranks second with 11 gold, 8 silver and 6 bronze medals, and the Brazilian team ranks third with 8 gold, 3 silver and 12 bronze medals.