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(China Daily)
Updated: 2010-12-20 07:58

"You either win or lose during the competitions. But the teamwork, fighting spirit and positive attitude for life which were displayed by all the athletes during the Asian Para Games were above just winning. The athletes set examples not only for disabled persons but also for all of us."

Wang Yang, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Party chief of Guangdong

"You promised a games of equal splendor and I'm delighted to say you duly delivered. In a quick evaluation meeting, the APC board declared that the Guangzhou Asian Para Games is the best games for athletes ever staged in Asia so far."

Dato Zainal Abu Zarin, president of Asian Paralympic Committee

"I'm most impressed by the accessible facilities in the Athletes' Village. I eat and do shopping all by myself in the village. Sometimes, I even forget that I'm a disabled person."

Tian Fugang, 24, shooter, whose spine was broken during the 2008 earthquake in Wenchuan, Sichuan province, and who has not been able to walk since

"The Asian Para Games was of the same standard as the Beijing Paralympics. The volunteers were warmhearted and helpful. All the people and facilities here made me feel relaxed and at home."

Wang Yafeng, player on the Chinese 5-a-side soccer team

"The volunteers, drivers and all the working staff worked really hard during the Asian Para Games. They got us to the training fields and dealt with every detail for us. The food was delicious, the transportation was convenient and the living conditions were good. All the players and officials were very happy to come here."

Zou Hongmou, head coach of Chinese 5-a-side soccer team

"Undoubtedly, it was an impressive para sports games. The volunteer service, the facilities, both at the venues and Athletes' Village, were very good. Thanks to Guangzhou for hosting such a successful games, and hopefully we can do it as well in 2014 at Incheon."

Han Sa-hyun, coach of the Korean men's wheelchair basketball team

"The organizing work was very good. Everything ran smoothly, and we felt very comfortable playing and living here. The most unforgettable part for me was the atmosphere in the stadium. I never imagined there would be so many spectators watching para sports games. It was a surprise."

Suzuki Kimiyo, assistant coach of the Japanese wheelchair basketball team

"I think it was an incredible, well-organized games. I have been to many places to attend some big events, both for the able-bodied and the disabled. And Guangzhou's high quality for the para events is the same as the Asian Games. It's impressive. Every technical official is satisfied. We have lived and worked as easily as the athletes."

Jarrod Greedy, an Australian wheelchair basketball referee