The Chefs de Mission Seminar of the Hangzhou Asian Para Games opened in Hangzhou

Chefs de Mission Seminar of the Hangzhou Asian Para Games

Hangzhou is the second Chinese city to host the Asian Para Games after Guangzhou initiated the maiden Asian Para Games in 2010. The 4th Asian Para Games will be held there from October 22 to 28, featuring about 3,800 athletes from 45 countries and regions competing in 22 sports. The motto of the Asian Para Games is "Hearts Meet, Dreams Shine."

The Chefs de Mission Seminar of the Hangzhou Asian Para Games opened in Hangzhou on Monday, with 32 delegation chiefs of National Paralympic Committees (NPCs) in Asia assembling to learn about the latest updates on the Games preparations on site and 13 attending online.During the seminar, the organizers will release policies and procedures related to the Asian Para Games to chefs de mission, including accreditation, transportation, accommodation and catering services.

The five-day meeting, a milestone in preparation for the Asian Para Games, is dedicated to publicizing the policies of the games, including registration, competition sign-up and accommodation, and helping the delegations to gain first-hand experience at the competition venues, according to the Hangzhou Asian Para Games Organizing Committee.

Chefs de Mission Seminar of the Hangzhou Asian Para Games

The deputies will visit the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center and Para Games Village to gain a better understanding of the venues and facilities. They will also tour the West Lake, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Hangzhou, to experience the culture of the dynamic city. 

Feedback from the deputies will help the organizing committee better meet the needs of the athletes, improve competition services and assist with logistics. Hangzhou is committed to delivering a grand barrier-free sporting event, contributing to the athletic development of people with disabilities in Asia.

Translator: Yu Zhixin
Editor: Yu Zhixin