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(SP)XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2023-SPORTS NEWS

(240105) -- BEIJING, Jan. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Weng Feibiao (R) of China and his guide Liu Guoqiang celebrate after the Men's singles B1 of Lawn Bowls at the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 25, 2023. (Xinhua/Yang Zhisen)

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(SP)XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2023-SPORTS NEWS

(240105) -- BEIJING, Jan. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalist Jiang Yuyan of China greets spectators after the Women's 50m Freestyle S6 Final of Swimming event at the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 27, 2023. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)

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Xinhua Headlines: Top 10 China news events of 2023

(231229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games is held in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 23, 2023. Top 10 China news events of 2023 7. China successfully hosts Chengdu Universiade, Hangzhou Asian Games China hosted the 31st summer edition of the FISU World University Games, the 19th Asian Games and the 4th Asian Para Games successively in Chengdu and Hangzhou between July and October. Xi attended the opening ceremonies of the FISU World University Games and the Asian Games, declaring the events open. China earnestly delivered on its solemn pledge to make the international sports events a success, promoting exchanges and mutual learning and making new contributions to the cause of international youth sports and the Olympic Movement in Asia and the world at large. (Xinhua/Chen Yichen)

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TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of international sports news in 2023: The 19th Asian Games was held from September 23 to October 8 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. With breakdancing and esports making their debuts as official medal sports, the Hangzhou Asian Games featured 40 sports, 61 disciplines and 481 events, with participation from over 10,000 athletes from all 45 Olympic Council of Asia members. China clinched 201 gold, 111 silver and 71 bronze medals, finishing atop the medal tally and bettering its previous best record of 199 golds at the 2010 edition in Guangzhou. The 4th Asian Para Games took place in Hangzhou from October 22 to 28, with China winning 214 golds and 521 overall to top the medal tally for the fourth consecutive time. This file photo taken on Sept. 23, 2023 shows a view of the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east Ch

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TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of international sports news in 2023: The 19th Asian Games was held from September 23 to October 8 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. With breakdancing and esports making their debuts as official medal sports, the Hangzhou Asian Games featured 40 sports, 61 disciplines and 481 events, with participation from over 10,000 athletes from all 45 Olympic Council of Asia members. China clinched 201 gold, 111 silver and 71 bronze medals, finishing atop the medal tally and bettering its previous best record of 199 golds at the 2010 edition in Guangzhou. The 4th Asian Para Games took place in Hangzhou from October 22 to 28, with China winning 214 golds and 521 overall to top the medal tally for the fourth consecutive time. This file photo taken on Oct. 22, 2023 shows artists performing during the opening ceremony of the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou of east China's Zhejiang Province. (Xin

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TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of international sports news in 2023: The 19th Asian Games was held from September 23 to October 8 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. With breakdancing and esports making their debuts as official medal sports, the Hangzhou Asian Games featured 40 sports, 61 disciplines and 481 events, with participation from over 10,000 athletes from all 45 Olympic Council of Asia members. China clinched 201 gold, 111 silver and 71 bronze medals, finishing atop the medal tally and bettering its previous best record of 199 golds at the 2010 edition in Guangzhou. The 4th Asian Para Games took place in Hangzhou from October 22 to 28, with China winning 214 golds and 521 overall to top the medal tally for the fourth consecutive time. This file photo taken on Sept. 23, 2023 shows flag bearers carring the Chinese national flag into the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium during the opening ceremony of

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TOP 10 CHINESE SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231228) -- BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of Chinese sports news in 2023: On September 23, Chinese President Xi Jinping declared the Hangzhou Asian Games open. Over 10,000 athletes from 45 countries and regions competed in the Games which ran through October 8. China won 201 gold, 111 silver and 71 bronze medals at the Hangzhou Asiad, breaking the 200-gold mark in the continental multi-sport event for the first time. It was also the 11th consecutive Asian Games at which China topped the medal table. At the Hangzhou Asian Para Games from October 22 to 28, China also sat atop the medal standings, with 214 golds and 521 overall. This file photo taken on Sept. 23, 2023 shows delegation of China parading into the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. (Xinhua/Song Yanhua)

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TOP 10 CHINESE SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231228) -- BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of Chinese sports news in 2023: On September 23, Chinese President Xi Jinping declared the Hangzhou Asian Games open. Over 10,000 athletes from 45 countries and regions competed in the Games which ran through October 8. China won 201 gold, 111 silver and 71 bronze medals at the Hangzhou Asiad, breaking the 200-gold mark in the continental multi-sport event for the first time. It was also the 11th consecutive Asian Games at which China topped the medal table. At the Hangzhou Asian Para Games from October 22 to 28, China also sat atop the medal standings, with 214 golds and 521 overall. This file photo taken on Sept. 23, 2023 shows a view of the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. (Xinhua/Cheng Tingting)

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TOP 10 CHINESE SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231228) -- BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of Chinese sports news in 2023: On September 23, Chinese President Xi Jinping declared the Hangzhou Asian Games open. Over 10,000 athletes from 45 countries and regions competed in the Games which ran through October 8. China won 201 gold, 111 silver and 71 bronze medals at the Hangzhou Asiad, breaking the 200-gold mark in the continental multi-sport event for the first time. It was also the 11th consecutive Asian Games at which China topped the medal table. At the Hangzhou Asian Para Games from October 22 to 28, China also sat atop the medal standings, with 214 golds and 521 overall. This file photo taken on Sept. 23, 2023 shows flag bearers carring the Chinese national flag into the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. (Xinhua/Chen Yichen)

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2026 Asian Para Games logo

Japanese graphic designer Hiroshi Miyashita speaks to the press in Nagoya on Dec. 25, 2023, after his flame-motif design was selected as the official logo of the 2026 Asian Para Games, co-hosted by the central Japan prefecture of Aichi and its capital Nagoya.

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(SP)XINHUA SPORTS PHOTO OF THE WEEK

(231030) -- BEIJING, Oct. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- XINHUA SPORTS PHOTO OF THE WEEK (from Oct.23 to Oct.29, 2023) TRANSMITTED on Oct.30, 2023. Wong Feibiao (R) and his guide Liu Guoqiang of China celebrate after the Men's singles B1 of Lawn Bowls at the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 25, 2023. (Xinhua/Yang Zhisen)

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(SP)XINHUA SPORTS PHOTO OF THE WEEK

(231030) -- BEIJING, Oct. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- XINHUA SPORTS PHOTO OF THE WEEK (from Oct.23 to Oct.29, 2023) TRANSMITTED on Oct.30, 2023. Photo taken on Oct. 28, 2023 shows the handover ceremony of the flag of the Asian Paralympic Committee during the closing ceremony of the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)

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(SP)XINHUA SPORTS PHOTO OF THE WEEK

(231030) -- BEIJING, Oct. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- XINHUA SPORTS PHOTO OF THE WEEK (from Oct.23 to Oct.29, 2023) TRANSMITTED on Oct.30, 2023. Gold medalist Jiang Yuyan of China greets spectators after the Women's 50m Freestyle S6 Final of Swimming at the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 27, 2023. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)

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Asian Para Games in Hangzhou

Asian Paralympic Committee President Majid Rashed addresses the closing ceremony of the Asian Para Games at Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium in Hangzhou, China, on Oct. 28, 2023.

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Asian Para Games in Hangzhou

Asian Paralympic Committee President Majid Rashed addresses the closing ceremony of the Asian Para Games at Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium in Hangzhou, China, on Oct. 28, 2023.

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Asian Para Games in Hangzhou

Performers dance during the closing ceremony of the Asian Para Games at Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium in Hangzhou, China, on Oct. 28, 2023.

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Asian Para Games in Hangzhou

Performers dance during the closing ceremony of the Asian Para Games at Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium in Hangzhou, China, on Oct. 28, 2023.

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Asian Para Games in Hangzhou

Aira Kinoshita (C), flag bearer of the Japanese delegation, marches during the closing ceremony of the Asian Para Games at Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium in Hangzhou, China, on Oct. 28, 2023.

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Asian Para Games in Hangzhou

Aira Kinoshita (2nd from R, front), flag bearer of the Japanese delegation, marches during the closing ceremony of the Asian Para Games at Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium in Hangzhou, China, on Oct. 28, 2023.

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Asian Para Games in Hangzhou

Aira Kinoshita (C), flag bearer of the Japanese delegation, marches during the closing ceremony of the Asian Para Games at Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium in Hangzhou, China, on Oct. 28, 2023.

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Asian Para Games in Hangzhou

Flame in the cauldron is extinguished during the closing ceremony of the Asian Para Games at Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium in Hangzhou, China, on Oct. 28, 2023.

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Asian Para Games in Hangzhou

Hideaki Omura (L), governor of Aichi Prefecture, co-host of the 2026 Asian Para Games with the central Japan prefecture's capital city Nagoya, waves the games' flag during the closing ceremony of the Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China, on Oct. 28, 2023.

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Asian Para Games in Hangzhou

Hideaki Omura (R), governor of Aichi Prefecture, co-host of the 2026 Asian Para Games with the central Japan prefecture's capital city Nagoya, waves the games' flag during the closing ceremony of the Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China, on Oct. 28, 2023. Asian Paralympic Committee President Majid Rashed is seen on the left.

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Asian Para Games in Hangzhou

Hideaki Omura, governor of Aichi Prefecture, co-host of the 2026 Asian Para Games with the central Japan prefecture's capital city Nagoya, waves the games' flag during the closing ceremony of the Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China, on Oct. 28, 2023.

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN PARA GAMES-OPENING CEREMONY (CN)

(231022) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Delegation of China parade into the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium during the opening ceremony of the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou of east China's Zhejiang Province, on Oct. 22, 2023. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN PARA GAMES-OPENING CEREMONY (CN)

(231022) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Delegation of China parade into the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium during the opening ceremony of the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou of east China's Zhejiang Province, on Oct. 22, 2023. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-ASIAN PARA GAMES-CLOSING-SHEN YIQIN (CN)

(231028) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese State Councilor Shen Yiqin (2nd L) attends the closing ceremony of the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhai Jianlan)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN PARA GAMES-CLOSING CEREMONY (CN)

(231028) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Athletes parade during the closing ceremony of the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Han Chuanhao)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN PARA GAMES-CLOSING CEREMONY (CN)

(231028) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Athletes parade during the closing ceremony of the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Wu Zhizun)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN PARA GAMES-CLOSING CEREMONY (CN)

(231028) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The flag of the Asian Paralympic Committee and the Chinese national flag are seen during the closing ceremony of the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Yang Zhisen)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN PARA GAMES-CLOSING CEREMONY (CN)

(231028) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform during the closing ceremony of the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Li He)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN PARA GAMES-CLOSING CEREMONY (CN)

(231028) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Majid Rashed, president of the Asian Paralympic Committee, speaks during the closing ceremony of the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Wu Zhizun)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN PARA GAMES-CLOSING CEREMONY (CN)

(231028) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese national flag is raised during the closing ceremony of the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Bei He)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN PARA GAMES-CLOSING CEREMONY (CN)

(231028) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 28, 2023 shows the handover ceremony of the flag of the Asian Paralympic Committee during the closing ceremony of the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. (Xinhua/Wu Zhizun)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN PARA GAMES-CLOSING CEREMONY (CN)

(231028) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform during the closing ceremony of the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Yang Zhisen)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN PARA GAMES-CLOSING CEREMONY (CN)

(231028) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform during the closing ceremony of the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Yang Zhisen)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN PARA GAMES-CLOSING CEREMONY (CN)

(231028) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The flag of the Asian Paralympic Committee is lowered during the closing ceremony of the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Yang Zhisen)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN PARA GAMES-CLOSING CEREMONY (CN)

(231028) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Jiang Yuyan (front L), flag bearer of delegation of China, is seen during the closing ceremony of the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Han Chuanhao)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN PARA GAMES-CLOSING CEREMONY (CN)

(231028) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Athletes parade during the closing ceremony of the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Yang Zhisen)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN PARA GAMES-CLOSING CEREMONY (CN)

(231028) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An athlete poses during the closing ceremony of the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Wu Zhizun)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN PARA GAMES-CLOSING CEREMONY (CN)

(231028) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform during the closing ceremony of the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Han Chuanhao)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN PARA GAMES-CLOSING CEREMONY (CN)

(231028) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform during the closing ceremony of the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Han Chuanhao)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN PARA GAMES-CLOSING CEREMONY (CN)

(231028) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform during the closing ceremony of the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Li He)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN PARA GAMES-CLOSING CEREMONY (CN)

(231028) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 28, 2023 shows the closing ceremony of the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. (Xinhua/Wu Zhizun)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN PARA GAMES-CLOSING CEREMONY (CN)

(231028) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform during the closing ceremony of the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Li He)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN PARA GAMES-CLOSING CEREMONY (CN)

(231028) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 28, 2023 shows the closing ceremony of the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. (Xinhua/Bei He)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN PARA GAMES-CLOSING CEREMONY (CN)

(231028) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Oct. 28, 2023 shows the closing ceremony of the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. (Xinhua/Bei He)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN PARA GAMES-CLOSING CEREMONY (CN)

(231028) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform during the closing ceremony of the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Han Chuanhao)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN PARA GAMES-CLOSING CEREMONY (CN)

(231028) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The flag of the Asian Paralympic Committee is lowered during the closing ceremony of the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Yang Zhisen)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN PARA GAMES-CLOSING CEREMONY (CN)

(231028) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Athletes parade during the closing ceremony of the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Wu Zhizun)