Energized by kindness

Marcel Bergmann thought he knew well the kindness of the Chinese people. But the Beijing Paralympics has exceeded the German reporter's expectations.

"I've attended the Paralympics in Atlanta, Sydney and Athens, but this one has given me the most satisfaction. Beijing's attitude toward disabled people is 100 percent positive," the 44-year-old sports reporter with ZDF (Second German Television), told China Daily yesterday.

"I work 12 hours a day here, but it's fun. The locations, such as the Paralympic village, are fantastic. People have helped me get into taxis and lifted me up stairs. They always smile at me and say hello in English. It has given me a lot of energy," Bergmann said.