Xinhua News Agency, Harbin, December 15 (Zhang Tianlang, Zhou Tianyi) on the 15th, the opening ceremony of the winter event of the 2019 National Special Olympic Games (Special Olympics) was held in Harbin.
This competition has five events: Speed skating, figure skating, dry land ice hockey, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. More than 500 athletes and coaches from 13 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities participated.
Special Olympics is a national sports competition specially held for people with intellectual disabilities. The slogan of Special Olympics is “try bravely and strive for victory”, encouraging athletes to participate and dilute the competitive color.
This competition is hosted by China Disabled Persons’ Federation and China Special Olympics Committee, and undertaken by Heilongjiang Disabled Persons’ Federation, Heilongjiang provincial sports bureau and Heilongjiang provincial education department.