Closing ceremony of Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games held in Beijing
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Updated: 2022-03-13 20:40
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IPC chief declares Beijing Winter Paralympics closed
BEIJING -- International Paralympic Committee president Andrew Parsons declared the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games closed here Sunday evening.
Parsons said that Beijing 2022 has marked a new dawn for the Paralympic Winter Games in his speech during the closing ceremony held at the National Stadium.
"Awesome organization, vibrant venues and sensational sport - the hallmarks of great Games here in Beijing. For sure, China has set a benchmark for all future Winter Games. For certain, China is now a Paralympic winter sports powerhouse," said the IPC chief.
Beijing is the first city ever to have hosted both the Summer and Winter Paralympics.
