BEIJING, Sept. 11 (Xinhua) -- As athletes claim
titles and break records at the ongoing Beijing Paralympic
Games, enthusiastic spectators win equal applause for having the same flair
and presence.
In recent days, netizens at various Web site,
have written in posts or blogs that Paralympic spectators' behavior has
helped the Beijing Paralympics to become the best ever Paralympic Games.
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Chinese spectators pose with Britain's
cyclist Darren Kenny (R), winner of two gold medals of cycling events in
the Beijing Paralympics at the Laoshan Velodrome in Beijing, China, Sept.
9, 2008. (Xinhua Photo) Photo Gallery>>> |
In a competition on Monday, a French judoka was
thrown by his competitor out of the arena. Trapped under the table of the
judges, he did not know how to get out due to his vision defect.
"We thank the spectators, there is no laugh or
barracking in the whole stadium; instead, they encouraged him to return to the
match with their warmest applause." Xinhuanet netizen "Everyday is a
good day" blogged.
In a post on CCTV.com, netizen "Visitor in the wind" wrote, "The spectators' behavior has won applause for themselves during the Olympics, and now the good behavior remains during the Paralympics. We should be proud of them indeed."
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A boy and his father cheer for the athletes during the athletics competition at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest£¬during the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, Sept. 11, 2008. (Xinhua Photo) Photo Gallery>>> |
Netizen at people.com.cn commented that "this is the
best way for the enthusiastic spectators to show their respect for athletes. I
believe all the athletes taking part in the Beijing Paralympics will have the
best memories of Beijing and China."
A netizen said in sohu.com that "it is because the
spectators properly show respect for the athletes and love for the Paralympics
that we can have the chance to share the sincere affection with athletes from
all over the whole, as well as the touching and fantastic moments
brought by them."
Netizen "xiaoxiaoxing" posted in sina.com
that it is exceptional in the Paralympic history that many people queued up
all night long to buy the tickets of the Games. The warm and joyous atmosphere
in the venues will surely help the Beijing Paralympics make history.