"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."
The success of the Guangzhou 2010 Asian Para Games reflected China's efforts to improve disabled people's affairs, said Wang Xinxian, president of the National Paralympic Committee of China.
Three of Iraq's nine gold medalists at the Guangzhou Asian Para Games have their sights firmly set on the Para Games in London in 2012.
Dato' Zainal Abu Zarin, President of Asian Paralympic Committee (APC), declared the Guangzhou 2010 Asian Para Games close at the Aoti Main Statium here on Sunday evening.
Guangzhou will bid farewell to the inaugural Asian Para Games on Sunday night and in the mind of APC President, a gold medal should be awarded to the Games, which is labelled as a benchmark for the future editions to follow.
Volunteers at the Asian Para Games braved the rain to work for a smoother games after heavy rains fell in Guangzhou in the past few days.
Wu Chunmiao, 25, lost her eyesight through glaucoma at the age of 10. The 26-year-old Qi Shun inherited congenital amblyopia.
I watch the athletes at the Guangzhou Asian Para Games and have to ask myself could I ever do what they do. Could I ever be born into a dark world or have my life altered midstream and not only survive it, but stride beyond that obstacle?
Dato Zainal Abu Zarin, president of the Asian Paralympic Committee (APC), said the definition of a successful games is not just what happens during the event, it's also about what will happen.
Working as a volunteer in the Aoti Aquatics Center at the Asian Para Games is a bittersweet experience for Dong Ming after her dream to be a champion diver was shattered 16 years ago.
"The Guangzhou 2010 Asian Para Games will not run smoothly or successfully without the selfless contribution of the large number of volunteers," said Guangzhou Mayor Wan Qingliang.
Though Liu Wenjun was the only athlete running in the women's T54 5,000m, she was not lonely as the whole Aoti Main Stadium was behind her.