PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Fireworks can be seen from the inside surrounding the Birds Nest Stadium

Sport and athletes the winners as Beijing Games get underway

'The 21st Century is a time for dialogue and diplomacy, not war and hate. The Olympic Truce for peace during the Olympic and Paralympic Games is a UN Resolution adopted by consensus by 193 Member States at the 76th UN General Assembly. It must be respected and observed not violated.'