From December 9th to 12th, the "OOOUP China-Europe Cup" rope skipping mass event of the 12th National Paralympic Games and the 9th Special Olympics also known as "Paralympic Games“were held in Huizhou. The athletes perfectly interpreted the unique charm and profound connotation of sports for people with disabilities with their superb skills and high enthusiasm and demonstrated the never-give-up fighting spirit of athletes with disabilities.

The jump rope traces an arc in the air as the athletes precisely execute each jump and landing, showcasing not only their extraordinary skills and captivating style but also their focus and dedication to the sport.

"I'm very happy and nervous about participating in the Paralympic Games for the first time," said Zhang Yongjin, an athlete from the Guangdong team, with a shy smile during an interview. He told reporters that rope skipping is a sport that makes him very happy. It not only improves his physical coordination but also enhances his communication skills, making it easier for him to communicate with his teammates.

Competing on home soil, Zhang Yongjin expressed his nervousness but also his strong desire to win a medal, a wish that was finally fulfilled on the third day of competition. "I'm very happy," Zhang Yongjin said. He had some regrets in the previous competitions, but after returning home, he worked hard to adjust his mood and finally, on the morning of the 11th, in the Men's Double Counting Competition in the Intellectual Group, he and his teammate Lin Junyu achieved a score of 85 counts, securing third place in the event.

According to Wu Yijing, an athlete from Sichuan Province, both the gains and losses on the field are part of the charm of sports. When you gain something, you continue to work hard; when you lose something, you learn from the experience. "Overall, rope skipping has brought me both mental and physical changes. I am very grateful to have encountered this sport."

The competition was fierce on the field, but warmth and compassion flowed off the field. Behind the scenes of the National Paralympic Games rope skipping competition, special education coaches have dedicated themselves to building a stage for life for children with disabilities for ten years.

Li Jian, the coach of the Guangdong team's jump rope event, expressed his deep understanding of Zhang Yongjin's special feelings about "competing on home soil." "This is the first time the children have stood on such a large national stage. Everyone is determined to win a gold medal, so nervousness is inevitable. Many haven't fully performed to their usual training level," he admitted. He explained that since receiving the competition assignment in September, the children have been undergoing continuous, closed-door training. Although the training period is less than four months and the team's overall performance are still improving, he is very pleased with the changes in the children: "They've visibly lost weight; some have lost over ten kilograms. More importantly, their spirit is completely different. They walk with their heads held high, radiating energy."

Looking at his teammates encouraging each other on the field, Li Jian's eyes were full of expectations: "This competition is the best growth lesson. I hope to take them to participate in more competitions in the future, accumulate experience, break through their limits, and one day let every child stand on the podium and realize their dream of winning a gold medal."

“跳绳是一项让我很开心的运动”

12月9日至12日，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（以下简称“残特奥会”）“OOOUP中欧杯”跳绳（大众）项目在惠州开赛，运动员们以精湛的技艺和高昂的热情，完美诠释了残疾人体育的独特魅力与深刻内涵，展现了残疾人运动员永不言弃的拼搏精神。

跳绳在空中划出弧线，运动员们精准完成每一次起跳与落地，不仅展现了他们非凡的技艺与动人的风采，还展示了他们对这项运动的专注与坚持。

“第一次参加残特奥会，我很开心，也很紧张。”广东队运动员张永锦在接受记者采访时腼腆地笑道。他告诉记者，跳绳是一项让他很开心的运动，不仅让他肢体更协调，还锻炼了他的沟通能力，让他与小伙伴之间的沟通更加顺畅。

在家门口参赛，张永锦表示非常紧张，但也非常想要拿到奖牌，这个心愿终于在第三个比赛日达成。“很开心。”张永锦说，前几场比赛留下了遗憾，回去后他便努力调节自己的心情，终于在11日早上智力组男子双人计数赛中，与队友林俊宇以85次的成绩，拿到该项目的第三名。

在四川省运动员吴宜璟看来，比赛场上的“得”与“失”，都是运动的魅力，“得”了就继续努力，“失”了就总结经验。“总的来说，跳绳给我带来了心态和体能上的双重变化，很感激能够遇上跳绳这项运动。”

赛场之上竞技激烈，赛场之外温情涌动。全国残特奥会跳绳赛场背后，特殊教育教练员们用十年如一日的坚守，为残疾孩子搭建了人生舞台。

广东队跳绳项目教练李建表示非常理解张永锦这份“家门口作战”的特殊心情。“这是孩子们第一次站上这么大的全国性赛场，个个憋着一股劲儿想拿金牌，紧张在所难免，不少人都没完全发挥出平时训练的水平。”他坦言，从9月接到参赛任务起，孩子们就开启了早晚不间断的封闭式训练。虽然训练周期不到4个月，队伍整体成绩仍在提升阶段，但孩子们的变化让他备感欣慰：“肉眼可见地瘦了，有的孩子减重十几斤，更重要的是精气神完全不一样，走路都抬着头，特别有朝气。”

望着赛场上互相鼓劲的队员，李建的眼神里满是期许：“这次比赛是最好的成长课，希望未来能带着他们多参加各种大赛，积累经验、突破自我，有一天让每个孩子都能站上领奖台，圆他们的金牌梦。”

统筹策划｜陈骁鹏

文、图｜林海生 贺沁怡 孙子浩

翻译｜陈慧琳

审校｜倪婷婷