2008 Summer Paralympics

After a huge ceremony of Olympics in china 2008 again The 2008 Summer Paralympic Games, the thirteenth Paralympics, is being held in Beijing, china and will start from September 6. The slogan for the 2008 Olympics will be announced as : "One World, One Dream" by The Beijing Olympic Committee.

Paralympics Beijing china Logo 2008

Host city : Beijing, China
Ground : Beijing National Stadium
Nations participating : 148
Participating Athletes : 4,200 Approximate
Opening ceremony on : September 6, 2008
Closing ceremony on : September 17, 2008
Total Games : 20 sports
Handled by : President Hu Jintao

• Athletics
• Archery
  
• Boccia
  
• Cycling
  
• Equestrian
  
• Football 7-a-side
  
• Football 5-a-side
  
• Goalball
  
• Judo
  
• Powerlifting
  
• Rowing
• Swimming
  
• Shooting
  
• Sailing
  
• Table tennis
  
• Volleyball
• Wheelchair rugby
  
• Wheelchair fencing
  
• Wheelchair tennis
• Wheelchair basketball

Opening ceremony will be held on 6th September so enjoy it.

Summer Paralympics mascot photos

China has spent $ 88 million to increase the public's access for handicapped people in preparation for the 2008 Olympics and Paralympics, and has passed new anti-discrimination laws. Still, people with disabilities to say that heavy challenges.

Read more information at wiki page.

Watch online Opening Ceremony of Beijing Paralympics 2008

Watch a short highlight video of Paralympics 2008 opening ceremony