Question

e contestants of the race received a standing ovation because :
(Nine Gold Medals)
they were challenged in various ways and not used to sports.
they thought it was more important to help than to get a medal.
they did not like competition and did not care for winning
differently - abled were participating in the sports event so it was very special.​

Answer 1

the contestants of the race received a standing ovation as though they were differently abled, they believed in humanity and knew how would it be to lose so they thought it was more important to help than to get a medal.