China rebounds in pool at Beijing Paralympics

"I felt I was just a little fish before the race, making some ripples and getting some attention.

"But tonight, I've learned how to jump. In this water area and in the face of adversity, I chose to challenge myself, to realise my dreams and stand highest on the podium. I love the Water Cube, I love the spectators, I love everybody here." said a exciting Yang.

Yang's opening win boost his teammates' confidence in the following events. Fifteen minutes later, Xu Qing relayed to claim the title in the men's 50m butterfly S6 with another world record.

The 16-year-old Xu, who cruised fastest to the final, touched the wall first with a strong spurt in 30.79 seconds, beating the Japanese runner-up in a minor margin of 0.22 seconds. But Xu's winning time shaved a further 1.1 seconds off his world mark set in the morning's heat. Xu said his intentional quit in the first team event was paid back.

"I have been waiting for it for a whole week. I didn't compete in the men's 4x50m freestyle relay. Today, I gave it my all to win the gold medal.

"I had thought a lot before the race, the water in the Water Cube calmed me down," said a beaming Xu, who believed it was time for the hosts' swimmers to overcome the backslides.

"Before today, the Chinese swimming team only had four Gold medals and I think now is the time that we are bursting out after a long silence." said Xu.

Xu's decision was echoed in the following three 50m butterfly events. Jiang Fuying, Tian Rong and Huang Min each clinched a gold with new world record in women's S6, men's S7 and women's S7 class, ending the hosts' gold rush show.