Article: Full text of speech by IPC president Craven at Beijing Paralympics opening ceremony

Full text of speech by IPC president Craven at Beijing Paralympics opening ceremony

BEIJING, Sept. 6 (Xinhua) -- The following is the full text of the speech delivered by Philip Craven, president of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) at the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games on Saturday night:

Zun Jing de Hu Jintao ji Fu Ren (Chinese)

Your Excellency Hu Jintao, Madame Hu Jintao

Athletes, Officials, Distinguished Guests

Paralympic Sports fans from all over the world

Wan Shang hao Huan Ying Ni men (Chinese)

Good Evening and Welcome

We are here tonight to celebrate the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games.

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