Group 1 - The Guangdong delegation is the largest at the 12th National Paralympic Games and the 9th Special Olympics, with a total of 802 members, including 561 athletes [1] - The athletes come from 21 cities in Guangdong, with 300 male and 207 female athletes, participating in all 26 major events and 532 sub-events, marking a historical high in both participation numbers and events [1] - The average age of the athletes is 32.23 years, including 17 Paralympic champions and a significant number of athletes with disabilities, such as 335 with physical disabilities and 93 with visual impairments [1] Group 2 - The oldest athlete is 63-year-old Huang Limin in table tennis, while the youngest is 14-year-old Zhong Yingjie in wheelchair fencing, highlighting a diverse age range among participants [2] - Among the athletes, 235 are from the "00" generation and 112 from the "05" generation, representing 41.9% and 20% of the total athlete count, respectively [2] - Additionally, 347 members from Guangdong are participating in all 20 major events and 157 sub-events of the public and special Olympic projects, with 248 athletes competing, also setting a historical record for participation [2]

Group 1 - The total scale of the National Special Olympics has reached a record high, with 9,735 confirmed participants including athletes and coaches [1] - The Guangdong competition area has completed 15 preliminary events, with 3 already held and 12 scheduled before the opening ceremony [1] - Among the confirmed participants, there are 1,323 wheelchair athletes, 416 visually impaired athletes, and 1,163 hearing-impaired athletes [1] Group 2 - The Guangdong competition area has 36 venues, with all but one completed and passing necessary inspections [2] - A total of 13 test events have been held, with 22 more planned to ensure operational readiness [2] - The Guangdong area has nearly 80% completion rate for 1,160 urban quality improvement projects and has established 906 medical stations [2] Group 3 - The Hong Kong competition area will host four events, including wheelchair curling and wheelchair fencing, with competitions scheduled from December 3 to 14 [3] - The first event in Hong Kong will be wheelchair dance, taking place on September 6-7 with nearly 100 participants [3] - Hong Kong has recruited around 17,000 volunteers, with about 4,000 dedicated to the Special Olympics [3] Group 4 - The Macau competition area will host badminton events for both the disabled and hearing-impaired, with a total of 28 gold medals available [3] - A running test for the badminton events was completed in mid-August, simulating competition conditions to gather experience [3]

Core Points - The 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th Special Olympics are set to take place in 100 days, with nearly 10,000 participants expected, marking the largest scale in history [1] - A total of 34 delegations have registered, with 9,735 athletes and coaches confirmed, including 8,565 from Guangdong, 733 from Hong Kong, and 437 from Macau [1] - The Guangdong competition area will feature 36 venues, with 22 shared with the 15th National Games and 14 specifically renovated for the event, all but one venue completed and passing inspections [1] - Advanced technologies such as VR, AI, and a "free viewing system" will enhance the spectator experience [1] Hong Kong and Macau Preparations - The Hong Kong competition area will host four events: boccia, wheelchair fencing, table tennis (TT11), and special Olympics table tennis and wheelchair dance, with facilities updated to meet competition standards [2] - The Macau competition area will conduct badminton events, with operational tests completed successfully in mid-August [2] Branding and Merchandise - The sports icons, mascots, and sportswear for the event have been officially released [3]