Hebei province athletes secured 30 gold medals, six silvers, and five bronzes at the fifth Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Japan, which concluded on October 24, according to provincial sports reports. The delegation of 21 competitors broke one world record, one Asian record, and multiple games records across six major sports including track and field, swimming, table tennis, badminton, shooting, and powerlifting.
Powerlifting and Badminton Stars Dominate Nagoya Events
Hebei’s traditional strength disciplines delivered stable performances throughout the multi-sport event. In powerlifting, Guo Lingling lifted 126 kilograms to capture the women’s 45kg gold medal while setting a new world record. Yan Panpan and Zheng Feifei secured gold medals in the men’s 88kg and women’s 86kg divisions respectively, both breaking games records. Three powerlifters also contributed to gold-medal finishes for the Chinese national men’s and women’s team events.
Badminton competition brought multiple titles as Qu Zimo swept the men’s singles, men’s doubles, and mixed doubles to collect three gold medals. Liu Yutong matched that feat by winning the women’s singles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles gold medals. Yin Menglu added one gold, one silver, and one bronze, while teammate Li Hongyan secured a bronze medal. In table tennis, veteran player Zhao Shuai claimed two golds and a silver, capturing his fifth singles title across Asian Para Games appearances.
Wheelchair Racing and Shooting Veterans Set Records
The delegation’s mid-career competitors and veterans produced strong results across track and field and shooting events. Wheelchair racer Zhou Hongzhuan earned gold medals in the T53 400-meter and 800-meter events alongside a silver in the 100-meter race. Fellow competitor Zhou Zhaoqian dominated the T54 classification by winning four gold medals in the 1500-meter, 400-meter, 100-meter, and 800-meter events while repeatedly breaking games records.
In shooting, five-time Asian Para Games competitor Zhang Cuiping overcame neck pain from rigorous training to secure one gold and one silver medal while establishing a new Asian record. Ren Bo provided steady performances, while first-time participants Zhao Aijun, Yang Chuangpeng, and Cui Haijing gained major international competition experience.
Resilience and Record-Breaking Totals Define the Delegation
Several athletes overcame physical exhaustion and personal hurdles during the Nagoya schedule. Track veteran Mi Na returned to competition in response to national needs, capturing gold medals in both the discus and shot put events. Shooter Zhang Cuiping maintained her shooting schedule despite severe cervical spine discomfort linked to high-intensity workouts. Swimmer Guo Jincheng claimed seven gold medals, one silver, and one bronze for a total of nine medals, racing through a dense schedule to earn top honors in the pool.
The 30 gold medals won by Hebei athletes mark the highest total in the province’s history at any single Asian Para Games.
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