IFDS head gives thumb's up to international regatta

Serge Jorgensen, president of the International Association for Disabled Sailing (IFDS), heaped praise on the successful organization of 2008 IFDS Qingdao International Regatta held from May 8 to15, and gave a thumb's up to the barrier-free environment of the sailing center in Qingdao.

Paralympic champion eyes another gold

Damien Seguin, 28-year old French gold medalist in the 2004 Athens Paralympic Games, does not think he is different than the able-bodied. He refers to the Paralympic Games as the Olympic Games.

Disabled yachtsman grows stronger through yatchting

"Sailing has changed me, making me stronger and more confident," China's wheelchair-bound sailor Li Ke told China Daily in a recent interview.

Voyage to Paralympics begins for Qingdao

The 2008 International Association for Disabled Sailing (IFDS) Qingdao International Regatta, the largest of its kind in Asia, concluded yesterday at Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center.

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Pistons reach semis for 6th straight year

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Davydenko, Ferrer progress as Frenchman blows a Gasquet

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Penguins on brink of NHL finals

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Datsyuk's hat trick lifts Red Wings

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Judge orders March '09 Cup race

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Canada, Russia cruise into quarters with unbeaten records

HALIFAX, Canada: Russia and Canada closed out the qualification round on Monday with unbeaten records as they clinched the top spots in their groups at the World Ice Hockey Championships.

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