Matsu Adaptive Sports Inclusive Games Adds Adult Category for First Time
The 3rd Lienchiang County Adaptive Sports Inclusive Games were held on June 6 at Jieshou Elementary and Junior High School in Nangan Township. For the first time, adult and preschool categories were added, with 200 participants including students with special needs, general students, and residents, promoting sports equity and inclusion.
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(Central News Agency reporter Pan Xintong, Lienchiang County, June 6) The Lienchiang County Adaptive Sports Inclusive Games entered its third year this year, with the addition of an adult category for the first time. A total of 200 participants, including students with special needs, general students, and residents, gathered to experience the joy of mutual cooperation and collaborative sports.
The Lienchiang County Government Education Department issued a press release today stating that the Lienchiang County 114th Academic Year Adaptive Sports Inclusive Games were held today at Jieshou Elementary and Junior High School in Nangan Township. The competition events included a mixed-gender timed relay, inclusive boccia, inclusive bag toss, and inclusive floor curling, along with an inclusive tandem bike experience. Participants from different groups formed teams with both special needs and general students to compete.
The Education Department said that for the first time this year, an adult inclusive group (high school and above) and a preschool group were included, breaking previous age restrictions. From preschool to adulthood, people with disabilities teamed up with family members, classmates, and peers to compete and experience the joy of mutual cooperation and collaborative sports.
According to the press release, the inclusive games have now been held for three years. It was noted that the athletes' performance has improved compared to previous years, with stronger emotional bonds and teamwork. Preschool children were full of energy on the field, having a great time, adding a relaxed atmosphere to the event.
The Education Department emphasized that the purpose of the Adaptive Sports Inclusive Games is to promote sports equity, build an inclusive, friendly, and barrier-free sports learning environment, increase the willingness of students with special needs to participate in activities, and allow everyone to enjoy the fun of sports that promote physical and mental health.
According to the competition rules, each event is grouped by age and gender. The top 1 to 3 places are awarded based on the number of participants in each group, with winners receiving medals and prizes. There is also a school-based Team Spirit Grand Prize and a Best Courage Award selected by the organizing committee. (Editor: Zhang Mingkun) 1150606
The Lienchiang County Government Education Department issued a press release today stating that the Lienchiang County 114th Academic Year Adaptive Sports Inclusive Games were held today at Jieshou Elementary and Junior High School in Nangan Township. The competition events included a mixed-gender timed relay, inclusive boccia, inclusive bag toss, and inclusive floor curling, along with an inclusive tandem bike experience. Participants from different groups formed teams with both special needs and general students to compete.
The Education Department said that for the first time this year, an adult inclusive group (high school and above) and a preschool group were included, breaking previous age restrictions. From preschool to adulthood, people with disabilities teamed up with family members, classmates, and peers to compete and experience the joy of mutual cooperation and collaborative sports.
According to the press release, the inclusive games have now been held for three years. It was noted that the athletes' performance has improved compared to previous years, with stronger emotional bonds and teamwork. Preschool children were full of energy on the field, having a great time, adding a relaxed atmosphere to the event.
The Education Department emphasized that the purpose of the Adaptive Sports Inclusive Games is to promote sports equity, build an inclusive, friendly, and barrier-free sports learning environment, increase the willingness of students with special needs to participate in activities, and allow everyone to enjoy the fun of sports that promote physical and mental health.
According to the competition rules, each event is grouped by age and gender. The top 1 to 3 places are awarded based on the number of participants in each group, with winners receiving medals and prizes. There is also a school-based Team Spirit Grand Prize and a Best Courage Award selected by the organizing committee. (Editor: Zhang Mingkun) 1150606