The Paralympic symbol featuring the red, blue and green Agitos  (Latin for “I move”) is visible at the competition venue for biathlon and cross-country skiing in Zhangjiakou, China, ahead of the March 4 opening of the Beijing Winter Paralympics. Photo: Kyodo
The Paralympic symbol featuring the red, blue and green Agitos (Latin for “I move”) is visible at the competition venue for biathlon and cross-country skiing in Zhangjiakou, China, ahead of the March 4 opening of the Beijing Winter Paralympics. Photo: Kyodo

Winter Games: Beijing organisers deliver a Paralympic makeover in time for opening ceremony

  • Host cities have just 11 days between the Winter Olympics closing event and the Paralympic opening ceremony to solve venue issues and alter facilities
  • Adjustments at Yanqing Paralympic Village include modifications for wheelchair users and the introduction of Braille menus

The Paralympic symbol featuring the red, blue and green Agitos  (Latin for “I move”) is visible at the competition venue for biathlon and cross-country skiing in Zhangjiakou, China, ahead of the March 4 opening of the Beijing Winter Paralympics. Photo: Kyodo
The Paralympic symbol featuring the red, blue and green Agitos (Latin for “I move”) is visible at the competition venue for biathlon and cross-country skiing in Zhangjiakou, China, ahead of the March 4 opening of the Beijing Winter Paralympics. Photo: Kyodo
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