The 2026 National Disabled Football Open Tournament commenced in Beijing on May 6. Chang Zheng, a member of the Party Leadership Group and Vice President of the China Disabled Persons’ Federation (CDPF), attended the opening ceremony and declared the tournament open. Officials from the CDPF Sports Department and the China Administration of Sports for Persons with Disabilities, along with representatives from all participating teams, were present to witness this hopeful and powerful moment.
Organized by the China Disabled Persons’ Federation and hosted by the China Administration of Sports for Persons with Disabilities, the tournament brings together 29 representative teams from 18 provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities), featuring over 230 athletes. They will compete vigorously on the field, showcasing their skills through seamless teamwork and determined spirit, embodying the unique charm of disabled sports.
The competition is divided into categories including the Hearing Impairment Group, Intellectual Disability Integration Group, and Visual Impairment Group, providing a fair platform for disabled football enthusiasts of different types to compete and exchange.
Following the opening ceremony, the first match kicked off between the Tianjin team and the Hebei team. Overcoming physical challenges, the athletes displayed outstanding coordination and competitive spirit, earning warm applause for every tackle, pass, and shot. Over the next five days, all teams will engage in fierce competition on the green field, vying for honors in each category while fostering friendship and personal growth.
As the 36th National Day for Helping Disabled Persons approaches, this event further promotes humanitarian spirit, encourages greater public attention to disabled sports, and supports equal participation in social life. Football serves as a bridge connecting dreams and conveying hope.
