Paralympians farewell Beijing

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Source: CCTV.com | 09-19-2008 09:20

After 10 days of exciting competition in what has been hailed as "the greatest Paralympics in history" athletes have started to leave the host city. Local authorities in Beijing have put in place special measures for their convenience.

The British Cycling Team is bringing home 17 gold medals  from Beijing.

For some Paralympians, Beijing is home to the most impressive chapter of their sporting careers. The British Cycling Team is bringing home 17 gold medals from Beijing.

Nearly everyone wants to preserve their Beijing experience in any possible way.

But all good things must come to an end, and now it's time for them to leave. Airport authorities in Beijing have made an all-out effort to ease departure procedures for athletes.

Paralympians now can check-in and go through customs at the Athletes Village, before proceeding directly to boarding at the airport.

10 special lines have been added at Terminal 3 of Beijing's Capital International Airport for Paralympic athletes. And some counters have also been lowered for staff to communicate better with disabled passengers.

Editor:Zhang Ning