\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nThe Chinese capital city of Beijing will host a record 650 plus Para athletes from 49 National Paralympic Committees for the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games to become the world’s first city to stage both Summer and Winter Games.<\/p>\n
Beijing 2022 will run from the 4th-13th of March and see Para athletes competing in 78 events across six Para sports \u2013 39 for men, 35 for women and four mixed events.<\/p>\n
The Paralympic emblem artfully transforms \u98de, the Chinese character for \u00b4fly.\u00b4 It vividly evokes the image of an athlete in a wheelchair rushing towards the finish line and victory. The robust strokes in the upper part and the soft curves below symbolise Para athletes striving for excellence. The emblem also embodies the Paralympic vision of enabling Para athletes to achieve sporting excellence and inspire and excite the world.<\/p>\n
Designed by Chinese artist Lin Cunzhen, the emblems combine traditional and modern elements of Chinese culture, illustrating the vigour and passion of winter sports while incorporating Chinese calligraphy and emphasising the importance of placing athletes at the centre of the Games.<\/p>\n
\u201cTogether for a Shared Future\u201d demonstrates unity and a collective effort, embodying the core values and vision of the Olympic Movement, and the goal of pursuing world unity, peace and progress. The motto considered the key values of the Paralympic Games as well, in particular the role they play in contributing to a more inclusive society.<\/p>\n
The motto represents the power of the Games to overcome global challenges as a community, with a shared future for humankind. The words reflect the necessity for the world to work together towards a better tomorrow, especially given the difficulties faced throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n
Women\u2019s slalom will be the last Para alpine skiing event in Beijing and one of the last events on the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games programme. Female athletes are set to conclude seven days of Para Alpine action at the Yanqing National Alpine Skiing Centre on Sunday, 13th March.<\/p>\n
Beijing was selected as host city in 2015 at the 128th IOC Session in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, marking its second time hosting the Paralympics.<\/p>\n
The opening ceremony is scheduled to be held on Friday 4th March 2022 with the closing ceremony to be held on the 13th March 2022.<\/p>\n
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