Delegation representatives at the opening ceremony on Aug 25. [Photo/Xinhua]

The 10th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the seventh National Special Olympics Games opened in North China's Tianjin municipality on Aug 25.

With visual impairment, they can still aim and hit the target; with hearing impairment, they still can cooperate with the team to score. The hard work on the field is an expression of the self-discipline of people with disabilities, and powerful proof that they can create and share in social values.

Performance at the opening ceremony on Aug 25. [Photo/Xinhua]

Sports are not only a reliable way for people with disabilities to improve their physical fitness, but also an important way for them to participate as equals in social activities.

The white paper published by the State Council Information Office on July 25 this year states, “Respect and safeguard the human rights and personal dignity of people with disabilities, enable them to fully participate in social life with equal status and equal opportunities, and share with them the achievements of material and spiritual civilization, which is the unshakable responsibility of the country and a necessary requirement of the socialist system with Chinese characteristics.”

Performance at the opening ceremony on Aug 25. [Photo/Xinhua]

In the next few days, athletes with disabilities and athletes of the Special Olympics from all over the country will create miracles with their sweat, perseverance and passion.

Since the founding of the People's Republic of China, it has embarked on a road of development with Chinese characteristics for people with disabilities.

The National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the Special Olympics reflects the progress made in social civilization and the cause of people with disabilities, and also serves as a stage for them to show their spirit of self-improvement.