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Taoyuan Disability Sports Carnival Draws Over 1,000 Participants for Inclusive Fun

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Over 1,000 people with disabilities and their families participated in the Taoyuan City 115th Disability Sports Carnival.
  • The event featured inclusive fun competitions, challenges, and fitness tests, alongside talent shows and a charity fair.
  • Mayor Chang San-cheng emphasized the city's commitment to promoting sports equality and creating a friendly, inclusive sports environment for all citizens.

Taoyuan City celebrated its 115th Disability Sports Carnival today, drawing more than 1,000 participants with disabilities and their families. The event offered a day of inclusive fun, featuring competitions, interactive challenges, and fitness assessments. Attendees also enjoyed diverse talent performances and a charity fair, fostering joy and connection among participants and their loved ones.

Mayor Chang San-cheng, attending the opening ceremony, highlighted the city government's dedication to sports equality. He stressed the goal of creating a welcoming and inclusive sports environment where citizens of all abilities can experience the joy of sports. The carnival serves as a vital platform for individuals with disabilities to express themselves, build confidence, and forge friendships through friendly competition and interactive activities.

The city government actively promotes sports equality and continues to build a friendly, inclusive sports environment, aiming to allow citizens with different physical and mental conditions to enjoy the fun of sports.

โ€” Chang San-chengTaoyuan Mayor Chang San-cheng speaking at the opening ceremony of the 115th Taoyuan City Disability Sports Carnival.

Now in its 13th year, the Taoyuan City Disability Sports Carnival adopted "Inclusive Equality" as its theme. The Sports Bureau organized activities designed to showcase the talents of people with disabilities. The city continues to promote adaptive sports by offering courses in handcycling, swimming, and strength training, aiming to increase participation opportunities and realize the vision of an inclusive city.

The Disability Sports Carnival is an important platform for people with disabilities to showcase themselves and build confidence. It also allows them to expand their friendships through exchange activities such as competitions and challenges, making sports more than just competition.

โ€” Chang San-chengTaoyuan Mayor Chang San-cheng speaking at the opening ceremony of the 115th Taoyuan City Disability Sports Carnival.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.