Article: Roundup: World leaders, media praise Beijing Olympics

Roundup: World leaders, media praise Beijing Olympics

BEIJING, Aug. 25 (Xinhua) -- World leaders and media have hailed the Beijing Olympics as a big success.

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, during his TV and radio program "Alo Presidente," said "China made the best Olympics in history."

He said the organization was perfect and hailed the happiness and calm atmosphere around the Olympic Games.

President of the Panamanian Federation of Athletics Ricardo Sasso echoed Chavez's comments by saying that "these have been one of the best Olympic Games."

Ramon Cardoze, president of the Panamanian Institute of Sports, said the closing ceremony was "excellent and extraordinary."

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