Paralympic Games begin in Beijing

FE Team | Published: September 07, 2008 00:00:00 | Updated: February 01, 2018 00:00:00

BEIJING, Sept 6 (AP) The Paralympic Games opened in Beijing Saturday with a burst of fireworks as China welcomed another chance to cement its role as a global player to an international audience.brThousands of cheerleaders and dancers in puffy, rainbow-colored suits performed a dance routine in the center of the field at the National Stadium before athletes from 148 countries were introduced.