体坛英语资讯：Beijing Paralympics to highlight Olympic spirit and glory of humanity_娱乐

体坛英语资讯：Beijing Paralympics to highlight Olympic spirit and glory of humanity

体坛英语资讯：Beijing Paralympics to highlight Olympic spirit and glory of humanity2

Local people welcome the flame with sign language during the Beijing 2008 Paralympics torch relay in Luoyang, a city of central China's Henan Province, Sept. 4, 2008

This September, Beijing is opening its arms to welcome disabled athletes from all over the world, who have come to share the idea of "One World, One Dream," and to cement friendship, call on peace and promote harmony. Taking part in sports activities, for fun or for competition -- this is an important way for the disabled people to get integrated into society on an equal footing. And they yearn to prove themselves and show vigor of life in the sports arena.

Integration, equality and common happiness are indispensable elements of a harmonious society. Through equal emphasis on sports activities for both disabled and able-bodied people, we can encourage greater participation in sport and better integration into society by people with disabilities.

China's hosting of the Paralympic Games is also a major step forward for human rights protection. Life quality of the disabled is a benchmark for the civilization level of a modern society. Respect and care for the disabled is an important indicator of social progress. Safeguarding the rights and interests of the disabled is a fundamental protection of human rights.

Promoting the welfare of the disabled people is an important part of socialism with Chinese characteristics. The development of sporting for the disabled has reflected the historical progress China has made since 1949, particularly in the past three decades of reform and opening-up.