组委会常务副秘书长勇志军介绍，本次赛事共设46个大项（6个冬季大项已完赛）、1876个小项，包括 大众项目11个大项、131个小项，特奥项目9个大项、599个小项。广东赛区承办34个大项、香港赛区承 办4个大项和乒乓球TT11级比赛、澳门赛区承办2个大项比赛，粤港澳共有11个城市参与承办赛事。目 前已有部分项目开赛或完赛，12月8日至15日期间有5398名运动员、2746名裁判员、115名分级师、2772 名教练员和工作人员参与，总规模超1.1万人，较上一届增长约30%。 目前，赛会志愿者已陆续上岗，为运动员和观众进行赛事引导、手语交流等服务保障。仅在广东赛区就 有1.5万名赛会志愿者参与服务工作。 记者从8日举行的新闻发布会上了解到，本届残特奥会共设46个大项，全国34个代表团的7824名运动员 报名参赛，代表团规模和大众项目报名参赛运动员数量均创新高。 据新华社广州12月8日电 全国第十二届残疾人运动会暨第九届特殊奥林匹克运动会赛事将于9日全面展 开。这是粤港澳三地首次联合承办全国残特奥会，也是全国残特奥会历史上第二次与全运会同年同地举 行。 ...

本届残特奥会在广东省9个城市及香港、澳门举行，共设46个大项，广东承办34个大项、香港承办4个大项、澳门承办2个大项比赛，6个冬季项目比赛在其他 省市举行。其中残奥聋奥项目20个大项1024个小项、大众项目11个大项107个小项、特奥项目9个大项591个小项。全国31个省、自治区、直辖市，香港、澳 门特区以及新疆兵团34个代表团参赛。 本届残特奥会共有41个竞赛场馆，其中广东赛区36个，香港赛区3个，澳门赛区2个。广东赛区21个场馆与十五运会共用。共有1.5万名残特奥会"小海豚"赛 会志愿者提供志愿服务。 全国第十二届残疾人运动会暨第九届特殊奥林匹克运动会于今天（8日）到15日在粤港澳三地举办，根据报名情况，本届残特奥会共有7218名运动员参赛， 较上届增加2734名。 ...

Core Points - The 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th Special Olympics will take place from December 8 to 15 in Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau [1] - The Hong Kong delegation, led by the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, will consist of over 420 members, including more than 280 athletes, making it the largest and most diverse participation to date [1] - The event will feature 46 major events, with 37 for the National Games and 9 for the Special Olympics, highlighting the importance of sports in fostering national identity and community spirit [1] Group 1 - The flag-raising ceremony was held at the Tiu Keng Leng Sports Centre, marking Hong Kong's eighth participation in the National Games and sixth in the Special Olympics [1] - The Hong Kong delegation will compete in 14 events for the National Games, 4 mass participation events, and 7 events for the Special Olympics [1] - The event is seen as a platform for athletes to showcase their resilience and determination, while also serving as an opportunity to strengthen national identity [1] Group 2 - The Hong Kong region will host five events, including wheelchair curling, wheelchair fencing, table tennis (TT11 group), wheelchair dance, and Special Olympics table tennis [1] - The event is expected to deepen the sense of national pride and identity among participants and supporters [1]

Core Viewpoint - The "2025 Guangzhou Barrier-Free Experience Event" aims to promote inclusivity and raise awareness for the upcoming Special Olympics, enhancing the confidence and happiness of disabled individuals while fostering social interaction and understanding [1][2]. Group 1: Event Overview - The event took place on November 23 in Guangzhou, gathering 50 disabled participants and over 30 volunteers to experience the city's barrier-free facilities [2]. - Participants engaged in various activities, including a quiz on Special Olympics knowledge and hands-on experiences with sports such as archery, darts, and basketball [2]. Group 2: Social Impact - The event not only showcased the achievements in Guangzhou's barrier-free environment but also aimed to enhance social awareness and support for the disabled community [2]. - Activities included a fire safety drill and educational sessions on barrier-free knowledge, contributing to a better understanding of the needs of disabled individuals [2].

Core Points - The 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th Special Olympics will have its opening ceremony on December 8 in Guangzhou, marking a significant event as it is the first time the Special Olympics is being held in Hong Kong and Macau [4] Group 1 - The opening ceremony preparation is at a critical stage, requiring the highest standards and full commitment from all involved [2][3] - The main creative team is focused on delivering an artistic presentation that tells the story of resilience and support for persons with disabilities, showcasing their dignity and strength [2] - All participating units are expected to ensure seamless cooperation and comprehensive service to guarantee a successful and memorable opening ceremony [2][3] Group 2 - The theme of the event is "Chasing Dreams in the Greater Bay Area, A Colorful Life Journey," emphasizing the collaborative effort of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area [4] - The event is receiving strong support from various sectors, with a commitment to meticulous detail in the final preparations [3][4]

Core Points - The National 12th Disabled Games and the 9th Special Olympics (referred to as "Special Olympics") held a dry land curling (public) test event in Guangzhou from August 4 to 6 [1] - The test event featured four teams from Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Qingyuan, and Heyuan, with a total of 48 athletes competing in three categories: wheelchair open group, hearing impaired group, and intellectual open group [1] - Guangzhou team won the gold medal in the wheelchair open group, while Qingyuan team secured gold in both the hearing impaired group and the intellectual open group [1] Venue and Infrastructure - The Guangzhou Disabled Sports Center, one of the venues for the Special Olympics, underwent upgrades to achieve the highest level of accessibility certification, which is a three-star rating [1] - The venue was designed to create a "zero-barrier venue" with features such as "zero height difference for passage, zero obstacles in the venue, and zero barriers to information" [1] - Enhanced accessibility infrastructure includes a digital customer service system, AR navigation, smart restrooms, and other facilities to ensure a safe and convenient experience for disabled individuals [1] Upcoming Events - The dry land curling (public) competition of the Special Olympics is scheduled to take place from September 15 to 23 at the Guangzhou Disabled Sports Center [1]