I am not sure about international media… but my local press are not giving much attention to the event, which is a pity because although its popularity is non comparable to Olympic Games, Paralympics is still one of the largest worldwide sporting events and features some amazing athletes.
Well, at least the Chinese organiser seems to be working hard to make the Paralympics a successful event as well. The opening ceremony, again directed by Zhang Yimou, was quite a splendid show; and the Chinese media are giving the games some decent coverage too. Kudos for all that.
Check out the Beijing 2008 Paralympics’ official website for information and updates. Check out this link for some opening ceremony’s photos.
zhong guo jia you!
I am really proud of the liberal society that we do not neglect the less fortunate; because they are also as independent and as capable as any of us!:)
Kudos to China for a splendid show in this much-anticipated hosting of the Olympics and Paralympics 2008!
Yes, media coverage hasn’t been up to par either here in Holland. Atleast the BBC covers it somewhat every day and showed the opening live.
Christy… some of them are actually better than us :)
Sjusjun… ‘not up to par’ is probably an understatement in Malaysia… the coverage is second to none.
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