An athlete plays billiards in the entertainment center of Paralympic village in London on Aug 25. The 14th Summer Paralympics will be held in London from Aug 29 to Sept 9. Some 4,200 athletes from 160 countries and regions will compete in 20 major events and 300 minor ones. This Paralympics has the largest number of participants ever. [Photo/Xinhua]

The host of the flag raising ceremony of the Paralympic village receives a gift from president of the Palestinian delegation( R) on Aug 25 in London. The 14th Summer Paralympics will be held in London from Aug 29 to Sept 9. Some 4,200 athletes from 160 countries and regions will compete in 20 major events and 300 minor ones. This Paralympics has the largest number of participants ever. [Photo/Xinhua]