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克雷文北京2008年残奥会闭幕致辞 Closing Speech for the XIII Paralympic Games 17 September 2008 Zun Jing de Hu Jintao zhu xi ji Fu Ren ( Respected President Hu Jintao and Mrs. Hu) Athletes, Officials, Distinguished Guests Paralympic Sports fans from all over the world: Wan Shang hao Huan Ying Ni men (Good Evening, Welcome to all of you) 2,500 years ago Confucius said, You Peng Zi Yuan Fang Lai, Bu Yi Yue Hu? There are friends who have come from afar, is that not after all delightful? On behalf of all members of the Paralympic Family, may I take the liberty to paraphrase the Good mans great words. It is equally delightful to come from afar and make new friends here in China. We have to give a big thank you to BOCOG and its President, Liu QI, the athletes, the fantastic volunteers, The officials and staff of the IPC, the IFs and NPCs the 5,500 media who have covered the Games and, in particular Manolo Romero and his team for the television images, the sponsors and last but certainly not least you, the inspirational spectators. What a great Paralympic Games this has been! An ethereal Opening Ceremony, Staggering athletic performances in perfect stadia, The best-ever Paralympic Villages, Amazing high definition television coverage, A never-ending and self-generating supply of passion and emotion, Superb organisation Wonderful volunteers Millions of new Paralympic sports afficionados both here in China and around the world These are the greatest Paralympic Games EVER. It is all about spirit. The Paralympic spirit that is ever bright in our movement, found here in China, a kindred spirit.? It reached out to you, you embraced it and it is now cherished in your hearts.? Now these spirits are united, One World One Dream and One People has become a reality. All athletes, coaches and officials should take the unique sporting spirit from these Games to the four corners of this planet, Earth. There, encourage new athletes, make new friends and inspire th