They Said It ...

"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."