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Beijing goes 'barrier-free' in Paralympics run-up
Xinhua
Updated: 2008-09-02 22:22
The opening and closing ceremonies of the Beijing Olympic Games have been tremendous success, while Craven was confident the Paralympic ceremonies would also be no less exciting.
"We are going to have fantastic ceremonies. You thought the opening ceremony of the Olympics was good? Come along to the Paralympics. It's going to be fantastic."
The former wheelchair basketballer is convinced that the competitions of the Paralympics would be no less exciting than those of the Olympics.
"You are not talking about something that is not as good, not as exciting, you are talking about sport that's just as exciting," Craven said. "You will be coming to watch great athletes compete in 20 sports. No matter what I tell you, you will not be amazed until you come along and see it or you watch it on TV."
"Once you watch it on TV, you'll want to come along and see it, be ready to be surprised and amazed, it's going to be the most fantastic Games that's ever been in Beijing."
Craven expected the first Paralympic Games to be held in Beijing to be a memorable one for the Chinese people.
"There will be 4,000 Paralympians all over Beijing. The spectators won's just be coming to watch the Games and the sports, you will be with the Paralympians. It will be a fantastic experience for the people of Beijing and for the Paralympians," he said.