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5-time Paralympic gold medalist Kawai heads sports agency

Retired visually impaired swimmer Junichi Kawai takes a seat at his desk as he becomes the commissioner of the Japan Sports Agency in Tokyo on Oct. 1, 2025. The five-time Paralympic gold medalist is the first Paralympian to assume the post.

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5-time Paralympic gold medalist Kawai heads sports agency

Retired visually impaired swimmer Junichi Kawai takes a seat at his desk as he becomes the commissioner of the Japan Sports Agency in Tokyo on Oct. 1, 2025. The five-time Paralympic gold medalist is the first Paralympian to assume the post.

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5-time Paralympic gold medalist Kawai heads sports agency

Retired visually impaired swimmer Junichi Kawai takes a seat at his desk as he becomes the commissioner of the Japan Sports Agency in Tokyo on Oct. 1, 2025. The five-time Paralympic gold medalist is the first Paralympian to assume the post.

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5-time Paralympic gold medalist Kawai to head sports agency

Retired visually impaired swimmer Junichi Kawai speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Sept. 19, 2025, after being named the next commissioner of the Japan Sports Agency. A five-time Paralympic gold medalist, the 50-year-old will become the first Paralympian to assume the post when his appointment takes effect Oct. 1.

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5-time Paralympic gold medalist Kawai to head sports agency

Retired visually impaired swimmer Junichi Kawai speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Sept. 19, 2025, after being named the next commissioner of the Japan Sports Agency. A five-time Paralympic gold medalist, the 50-year-old will become the first Paralympian to assume the post when his appointment takes effect Oct. 1.

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US: Stunning Lightning Show in Time-Lapse Across Florida Sky

Florida experienced strong to severe thunderstorms during the Sunday, March 30 afternoon and evening. A visually stunning lightning display illuminated the night sky over Sunny Isles Beach.

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Ramadan 2025 Daily Life - Indonesia

During Ramadan 1446 Hijr on March 20, 2025, members of the Indonesian Blind Union (Pertuni) gathered in a moment of spiritual unity. With hearts full of devotion, they offered prayers for peace and strength, not only for visually impaired people but also for the genocide victims in Palestine, in Surakarta, Indonesia. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ramadan 2025 Daily Life - Indonesia

During Ramadan 1446 Hijr on March 20, 2025, members of the Indonesian Blind Union (Pertuni) gathered in a moment of spiritual unity. With hearts full of devotion, they offered prayers for peace and strength, not only for visually impaired people but also for the genocide victims in Palestine, in Surakarta, Indonesia. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ramadan 2025 Daily Life - Indonesia

During Ramadan 1446 Hijr on March 20, 2025, members of the Indonesian Blind Union (Pertuni) gathered in a moment of spiritual unity. With hearts full of devotion, they offered prayers for peace and strength, not only for visually impaired people but also for the genocide victims in Palestine, in Surakarta, Indonesia. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ramadan 2025 Daily Life - Indonesia

During Ramadan 1446 Hijr on March 20, 2025, members of the Indonesian Blind Union (Pertuni) gathered in a moment of spiritual unity. With hearts full of devotion, they offered prayers for peace and strength, not only for visually impaired people but also for the genocide victims in Palestine, in Surakarta, Indonesia. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ramadan 2025 Daily Life - Indonesia

During Ramadan 1446 Hijr on March 20, 2025, members of the Indonesian Blind Union (Pertuni) gathered in a moment of spiritual unity. With hearts full of devotion, they offered prayers for peace and strength, not only for visually impaired people but also for the genocide victims in Palestine, in Surakarta, Indonesia. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ramadan 2025 Daily Life - Indonesia

During Ramadan 1446 Hijr on March 20, 2025, members of the Indonesian Blind Union (Pertuni) gathered in a moment of spiritual unity. With hearts full of devotion, they offered prayers for peace and strength, not only for visually impaired people but also for the genocide victims in Palestine, in Surakarta, Indonesia. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ramadan 2025 Daily Life - Indonesia

During Ramadan 1446 Hijr on March 20, 2025, members of the Indonesian Blind Union (Pertuni) gathered in a moment of spiritual unity. With hearts full of devotion, they offered prayers for peace and strength, not only for visually impaired people but also for the genocide victims in Palestine, in Surakarta, Indonesia. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ramadan 2025 Daily Life - Indonesia

During Ramadan 1446 Hijr on March 20, 2025, members of the Indonesian Blind Union (Pertuni) gathered in a moment of spiritual unity. With hearts full of devotion, they offered prayers for peace and strength, not only for visually impaired people but also for the genocide victims in Palestine, in Surakarta, Indonesia. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ramadan 2025 Daily Life - Indonesia

During Ramadan 1446 Hijr on March 20, 2025, members of the Indonesian Blind Union (Pertuni) gathered in a moment of spiritual unity. With hearts full of devotion, they offered prayers for peace and strength, not only for visually impaired people but also for the genocide victims in Palestine, in Surakarta, Indonesia. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ramadan 2025 Daily Life - Indonesia

During Ramadan 1446 Hijr on March 20, 2025, members of the Indonesian Blind Union (Pertuni) gathered in a moment of spiritual unity. With hearts full of devotion, they offered prayers for peace and strength, not only for visually impaired people but also for the genocide victims in Palestine, in Surakarta, Indonesia. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ramadan 2025 Daily Life - Indonesia

During Ramadan 1446 Hijr on March 20, 2025, members of the Indonesian Blind Union (Pertuni) gathered in a moment of spiritual unity. With hearts full of devotion, they offered prayers for peace and strength, not only for visually impaired people but also for the genocide victims in Palestine, in Surakarta, Indonesia. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ramadan 2025 Daily Life - Indonesia

During Ramadan 1446 Hijr on March 20, 2025, members of the Indonesian Blind Union (Pertuni) gathered in a moment of spiritual unity. With hearts full of devotion, they offered prayers for peace and strength, not only for visually impaired people but also for the genocide victims in Palestine, in Surakarta, Indonesia. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ramadan 2025 Daily Life - Indonesia

During Ramadan 1446 Hijr on March 20, 2025, members of the Indonesian Blind Union (Pertuni) gathered in a moment of spiritual unity. With hearts full of devotion, they offered prayers for peace and strength, not only for visually impaired people but also for the genocide victims in Palestine, in Surakarta, Indonesia. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ramadan 2025 Daily Life - Indonesia

During Ramadan 1446 Hijr on March 20, 2025, members of the Indonesian Blind Union (Pertuni) gathered in a moment of spiritual unity. With hearts full of devotion, they offered prayers for peace and strength, not only for visually impaired people but also for the genocide victims in Palestine, in Surakarta, Indonesia. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ramadan 2025 Daily Life - Indonesia

During Ramadan 1446 Hijr on March 20, 2025, members of the Indonesian Blind Union (Pertuni) gathered in a moment of spiritual unity. With hearts full of devotion, they offered prayers for peace and strength, not only for visually impaired people but also for the genocide victims in Palestine, in Surakarta, Indonesia. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ramadan 2025 Daily Life - Indonesia

During Ramadan 1446 Hijr on March 20, 2025, members of the Indonesian Blind Union (Pertuni) gathered in a moment of spiritual unity. With hearts full of devotion, they offered prayers for peace and strength, not only for visually impaired people but also for the genocide victims in Palestine, in Surakarta, Indonesia. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ramadan 2025 Daily Life - Indonesia

During Ramadan 1446 Hijr on March 20, 2025, members of the Indonesian Blind Union (Pertuni) gathered in a moment of spiritual unity. With hearts full of devotion, they offered prayers for peace and strength, not only for visually impaired people but also for the genocide victims in Palestine, in Surakarta, Indonesia. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ramadan 2025 Daily Life - Indonesia

During Ramadan 1446 Hijr on March 20, 2025, members of the Indonesian Blind Union (Pertuni) gathered in a moment of spiritual unity. With hearts full of devotion, they offered prayers for peace and strength, not only for visually impaired people but also for the genocide victims in Palestine, in Surakarta, Indonesia. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ramadan 2025 Daily Life - Indonesia

During Ramadan 1446 Hijr on March 20, 2025, members of the Indonesian Blind Union (Pertuni) gathered in a moment of spiritual unity. With hearts full of devotion, they offered prayers for peace and strength, not only for visually impaired people but also for the genocide victims in Palestine, in Surakarta, Indonesia. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ramadan 2025 Daily Life - Indonesia

During Ramadan 1446 Hijr on March 20, 2025, members of the Indonesian Blind Union (Pertuni) gathered in a moment of spiritual unity. With hearts full of devotion, they offered prayers for peace and strength, not only for visually impaired people but also for the genocide victims in Palestine, in Surakarta, Indonesia. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ramadan 2025 Daily Life - Indonesia

During Ramadan 1446 Hijr on March 20, 2025, members of the Indonesian Blind Union (Pertuni) gathered in a moment of spiritual unity. With hearts full of devotion, they offered prayers for peace and strength, not only for visually impaired people but also for the genocide victims in Palestine, in Surakarta, Indonesia. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ramadan 2025 Daily Life - Indonesia

During Ramadan 1446 Hijr on March 20, 2025, members of the Indonesian Blind Union (Pertuni) gathered in a moment of spiritual unity. With hearts full of devotion, they offered prayers for peace and strength, not only for visually impaired people but also for the genocide victims in Palestine, in Surakarta, Indonesia. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ramadan 2025 Daily Life - Indonesia

During Ramadan 1446 Hijr on March 20, 2025, members of the Indonesian Blind Union (Pertuni) gathered in a moment of spiritual unity. With hearts full of devotion, they offered prayers for peace and strength, not only for visually impaired people but also for the genocide victims in Palestine, in Surakarta, Indonesia. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ramadan 2025 Daily Life - Indonesia

During Ramadan 1446 Hijr on March 20, 2025, members of the Indonesian Blind Union (Pertuni) gathered in a moment of spiritual unity. With hearts full of devotion, they offered prayers for peace and strength, not only for visually impaired people but also for the genocide victims in Palestine, in Surakarta, Indonesia. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ramadan 2025 Daily Life - Indonesia

During Ramadan 1446 Hijr on March 20, 2025, members of the Indonesian Blind Union (Pertuni) gathered in a moment of spiritual unity. With hearts full of devotion, they offered prayers for peace and strength, not only for visually impaired people but also for the genocide victims in Palestine, in Surakarta, Indonesia. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ramadan 2025 Daily Life - Indonesia

During Ramadan 1446 Hijr on March 20, 2025, members of the Indonesian Blind Union (Pertuni) gathered in a moment of spiritual unity. With hearts full of devotion, they offered prayers for peace and strength, not only for visually impaired people but also for the genocide victims in Palestine, in Surakarta, Indonesia. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ramadan 2025 Daily Life - Indonesia

During Ramadan 1446 Hijr on March 20, 2025, members of the Indonesian Blind Union (Pertuni) gathered in a moment of spiritual unity. With hearts full of devotion, they offered prayers for peace and strength, not only for visually impaired people but also for the genocide victims in Palestine, in Surakarta, Indonesia. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ramadan 2025 Daily Life - Indonesia

During Ramadan 1446 Hijr on March 20, 2025, members of the Indonesian Blind Union (Pertuni) gathered in a moment of spiritual unity. With hearts full of devotion, they offered prayers for peace and strength, not only for visually impaired people but also for the genocide victims in Palestine, in Surakarta, Indonesia. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ramadan 2025 Daily Life - Indonesia

During Ramadan 1446 Hijr on March 20, 2025, members of the Indonesian Blind Union (Pertuni) gathered in a moment of spiritual unity. With hearts full of devotion, they offered prayers for peace and strength, not only for visually impaired people but also for the genocide victims in Palestine, in Surakarta, Indonesia. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ramadan 2025 Daily Life - Indonesia

During Ramadan 1446 Hijr on March 20, 2025, members of the Indonesian Blind Union (Pertuni) gathered in a moment of spiritual unity. With hearts full of devotion, they offered prayers for peace and strength, not only for visually impaired people but also for the genocide victims in Palestine, in Surakarta, Indonesia. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ramadan 2025 Daily Life - Indonesia

During Ramadan 1446 Hijr on March 20, 2025, members of the Indonesian Blind Union (Pertuni) gathered in a moment of spiritual unity. With hearts full of devotion, they offered prayers for peace and strength, not only for visually impaired people but also for the genocide victims in Palestine, in Surakarta, Indonesia. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ramadan 2025 Daily Life - Indonesia

During Ramadan 1446 Hijr on March 20, 2025, members of the Indonesian Blind Union (Pertuni) gathered in a moment of spiritual unity. With hearts full of devotion, they offered prayers for peace and strength, not only for visually impaired people but also for the genocide victims in Palestine, in Surakarta, Indonesia. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ramadan 2025 Daily Life - Indonesia

During Ramadan 1446 Hijr on March 20, 2025, members of the Indonesian Blind Union (Pertuni) gathered in a moment of spiritual unity. With hearts full of devotion, they offered prayers for peace and strength, not only for visually impaired people but also for the genocide victims in Palestine, in Surakarta, Indonesia. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ramadan 2025 Daily Life - Indonesia

During Ramadan 1446 Hijr on March 20, 2025, members of the Indonesian Blind Union (Pertuni) gathered in a moment of spiritual unity. With hearts full of devotion, they offered prayers for peace and strength, not only for visually impaired people but also for the genocide victims in Palestine, in Surakarta, Indonesia. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AI guide dog

Photo taken in Shanghai on July 23, 2024, shows a six-legged AI robot, developed by a Shanghai Jiao Tong University research team to replace guide dogs, in trial use. The robot was developed in response to a shortage of guide dogs in China where over 17 million people are visually impaired, while only about 400 such dogs are available. The AI robot can discern traffic signal colors, unlike guide dogs, the research team says.

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AI guide dog

Photo taken in Shanghai on July 23, 2024, shows a six-legged AI robot, developed by a Shanghai Jiao Tong University research team to replace guide dogs, in trial use. The robot was developed in response to a shortage of guide dogs in China where over 17 million people are visually impaired, while only about 400 such dogs are available. The AI robot can discern traffic signal colors, unlike guide dogs, the research team says.

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AI guide dog

Photo taken in Shanghai on July 23, 2024, shows a six-legged AI robot, developed by a Shanghai Jiao Tong University research team to replace guide dogs, in trial use. The robot was developed in response to a shortage of guide dogs in China where over 17 million people are visually impaired, while only about 400 such dogs are available. The AI robot can discern traffic signal colors, unlike guide dogs, the research team says.

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AI guide dog

Photo taken in Shanghai on July 23, 2024, shows a six-legged AI robot, developed by a Shanghai Jiao Tong University research team to replace guide dogs, in trial use. The robot was developed in response to a shortage of guide dogs in China where over 17 million people are visually impaired, while only about 400 such dogs are available. The AI robot can discern traffic signal colors, unlike guide dogs, the research team says.

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China: Young Girl Rides Horse Amid Lightning Strikes In Xinjiang

On August 13, 2024, a breathtaking moment was captured in Zhaosu Wetland Park, Yili, Xinjiang, in northwestern China, where an eight-year-old young girl rode a white horse through the park. As she passed by, a dramatic bolt of lightning streaked across the sky behind her, creating a visually stunning tableau.

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240808) -- BEIJING, Aug. 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Students attend a closing ceremony of a training camp for visually-impaired students in Shanghai, east China, Aug. 6, 2024. A ten-day training camp for 20 college freshmen from different parts of China concluded here on Wednesday. These 20 visually-impaired students will better fit their upcoming college life with the physical and mental abilities learned at the training camp. (Photo by Chen Haoming/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-VISUALLY-IMPAIRED-COLLEGE STUDENTS-TRAINING CAMP (CN)

(240807) -- SHANGHAI, Aug. 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Students play Lego toys at a closing ceremony of a training camp for visually-impaired students in Shanghai, east China, Aug. 6, 2024. A ten-day training camp for 20 college freshmen from different parts of China concluded here on Wednesday. These 20 visually-impaired students will better fit their upcoming college life with the physical and mental abilities learned at the training camp. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Fang Zhe)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-VISUALLY-IMPAIRED-COLLEGE STUDENTS-TRAINING CAMP (CN)

(240807) -- SHANGHAI, Aug. 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Student Yu Xiaonan (1st R) speaks at a closing ceremony of a training camp for visually-impaired students in Shanghai, east China, Aug. 6, 2024. A ten-day training camp for 20 college freshmen from different parts of China concluded here on Wednesday. These 20 visually-impaired students will better fit their upcoming college life with the physical and mental abilities learned at the training camp. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Fang Zhe)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-VISUALLY-IMPAIRED-COLLEGE STUDENTS-TRAINING CAMP (CN)

(240807) -- SHANGHAI, Aug. 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Students attend a closing ceremony of a training camp for visually-impaired students in Shanghai, east China, Aug. 6, 2024. A ten-day training camp for 20 college freshmen from different parts of China concluded here on Wednesday. These 20 visually-impaired students will better fit their upcoming college life with the physical and mental abilities learned at the training camp. (Photo by Chen Haoming/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-VISUALLY-IMPAIRED-COLLEGE STUDENTS-TRAINING CAMP (CN)

(240807) -- SHANGHAI, Aug. 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Students learn to use canes in East China Normal University in Shanghai, east China, July 29, 2024. A ten-day training camp for 20 college freshmen from different parts of China concluded here on Wednesday. These 20 visually-impaired students will better fit their upcoming college life with the physical and mental abilities learned at the training camp. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)