A blind elderly man kicks a soccer ball. Photos: Li Hao/GT
Editor's Note:
On Saturday morning, the Seventh Sports Meeting for the Blind was held at Beijing Sports University. The event was organized by Hongdandan, an NGO that helps people with disabilities stay active. Volunteers and participants formed pairs to take part in the day’s events, which included biking, throwing ball, long jump, and soccer.
A blind participant and a volunteer compete in a race in which their feet are bound together. figcaption >
A blind man takes part in the long jump. figcaption >
A competitor throws a ball. figcaption >
A blind man and a volunteer who are bound together by their arms carry a basketball between them as they run. figcaption >
A volunteer and a blind man take part in a biking competition. figcaption >