Brazil and South Africa notched wins in the Paralympic men's wheelchair basketball classification games for places 9-12 on Friday at the National Indoor Stadium.
The winners will compete for 9th and 10th place on Tuesday at the National Indoor Stadium.
Brazilian centre Jose Marcos Silva and three of his teammates combined for 59 of their team's 75-56 victory over Sweden, including 48 points in the paint, 20 second chance points and 20 points from Sweden's 17 turnovers.
"We don't feel tired to compete continuously. We are here just to compete, and before the competitions we trained a lot, so we have adapted to the pace of the game. Although yesterday evening we just competed with China, this morning we are ready again," said Everaldo Lima, Brazilian guard.
"We both did defence and offence well. Today we strengthened our defence, and good offence is the result of this.
"We got the good positions under the basket and had good defence, so we could get most of the rebounds."
"We used to set our goal as getting into the top eight, but now, since it's impossible, we will just try to get the best ranking we can," added he.
Swedish forward Peter Kohlstrom tied Silva as the game's highest scorer with 20 points, but no other Swedish player scored more than eight points.
South Africa overpowered China 67-60, stealing the ball 15 times and scoring 20 points from China's 20 turnovers.
S. African forward Richard Nortje was the game's highest scorer with 22 points.
"We came into this game a bit slow, but we put it together in the second half. We let them have the first half, and that's why they came out fighting the way they did. If we had closed the game down in the first half, there would have been a lot less pressure on us in the second half," said Nortje.
On the upcoming ninth-place game against Brazil, Nortje said: "We gave the game to Japan , so we are looking to not make the same mistakes again."
"We want to finish as strong as we can. Overall, this tournament is a much better achievement than any previous South African team has done before. All in all, it's been a good tournament."
Chinese centre Ding Hai scored 20 points, but the Chinese team missed four of their last five shots in the fourth quarter to prevent a closer finish.
Sweden and China will compete for 11th and 12th place on Sunday.
Source: Xinhua
Friday, September 12, 2008
Chen overcomes ankle injury to lift China over Finland in men's goalball quarters
Chen Liangliang overcame an ankle injury to score five times here on Friday at the Beijing Institute of Technology Gymnasium and lift China over Finland 7-6 in the men's goalball quarter-finals of the Beijing Paralympic Games.
"I thought we might lose when we fell behind, but our mentality was strong enough that we could finally rally past our opponent and win through," said Chen, who had received block therapy before taking to the court.
With China trailing 4-2 at the half time, Chen scored his third goal of the game soon after the game resumed to cut it to 4-3 before denying a penalty shot of Finland with a fantastic block.
Then China reeled off four goals in two minutes for a 7-4 lead. Finland scored twice in the last two minutes to pull within 7-6, but that's the furthest the Finns could go.
"Actually I am not so satisfied with my overall performance," Chen said. "Although I scored five times, I also conceded three."
Having scored 12 goals in the first two rounds of the preliminaries, Chen injured his ankle in China's third match against Canada on Tuesday before watching the rest of the round robin play on the bench.
"After two days of rest, it is hard for me to find back my touch of the ball," Chen added. "And I was affected by the ankle injury in defense."
A gold medal winner at the Far East and South Pacific Games for the Disabled Games in 2006, Chen is dreaming of winning his first Paralympic medal on home soil.
"My ankle hurts a lot, but I will just try my best," he said. "Hopefully I can play in the semifinals tomorrow, I really want to fight with my teammates."
Earlier on Friday, the United States pulled off the major upset in the quarterfinals, beating previously unbeaten Slovenia 4-2.
"Slovenia is a great team, but we won. We have confidence in ourselves and our team," said Chris Dodds of the United States. "We can pull together and pull out the goals."
In the other quarterfinals, defending champion Sweden crashed out after losing to Denmark 4-2 in a replay of the Athens Paralympic Games final while world champion and title favorite Lithuania bounced back from Thursday's 7-6 loss against Slovenia to breeze past Canada 10-0.
China will play Lithuania in Saturday's semifinals while Sweden is to clash with the United States.
Source: Xinhua
"I thought we might lose when we fell behind, but our mentality was strong enough that we could finally rally past our opponent and win through," said Chen, who had received block therapy before taking to the court.
With China trailing 4-2 at the half time, Chen scored his third goal of the game soon after the game resumed to cut it to 4-3 before denying a penalty shot of Finland with a fantastic block.
Then China reeled off four goals in two minutes for a 7-4 lead. Finland scored twice in the last two minutes to pull within 7-6, but that's the furthest the Finns could go.
"Actually I am not so satisfied with my overall performance," Chen said. "Although I scored five times, I also conceded three."
Having scored 12 goals in the first two rounds of the preliminaries, Chen injured his ankle in China's third match against Canada on Tuesday before watching the rest of the round robin play on the bench.
"After two days of rest, it is hard for me to find back my touch of the ball," Chen added. "And I was affected by the ankle injury in defense."
A gold medal winner at the Far East and South Pacific Games for the Disabled Games in 2006, Chen is dreaming of winning his first Paralympic medal on home soil.
"My ankle hurts a lot, but I will just try my best," he said. "Hopefully I can play in the semifinals tomorrow, I really want to fight with my teammates."
Earlier on Friday, the United States pulled off the major upset in the quarterfinals, beating previously unbeaten Slovenia 4-2.
"Slovenia is a great team, but we won. We have confidence in ourselves and our team," said Chris Dodds of the United States. "We can pull together and pull out the goals."
In the other quarterfinals, defending champion Sweden crashed out after losing to Denmark 4-2 in a replay of the Athens Paralympic Games final while world champion and title favorite Lithuania bounced back from Thursday's 7-6 loss against Slovenia to breeze past Canada 10-0.
China will play Lithuania in Saturday's semifinals while Sweden is to clash with the United States.
Source: Xinhua
With hard work, they finally make it to the podium
Gold medal-winners of Italy wave to spectators in the awarding ceremony for the mixed coxed four LTA final of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games rowing event on Sept. 11, 2008.
Italy's Alessandro Franzetti, Graziana Saccocci, Daniele Signore, Luca Agoletto, and Paola Protopapa react after the mixed coxed four LTA final of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games rowing event on Sept. 11, 2008. The Italian team claimed the title of the event with 3 mins 33.13 secs.
Italy's Alessandro Franzetti, Graziana Saccocci, Daniele Signore, Luca Agoletto, and Paola Protopapa react after the mixed coxed four LTA final of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games rowing event on Sept. 11, 2008. The Italian team claimed the title of the event with 3 mins 33.13 secs.
I am No. 1
Jeremy Campbell of the United States celebrates after the 400m competition of men's pentathlon P44 at the National Stadium，also known as the Bird's Nest，during the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, Sept. 11, 2008. Jeremy Campbell won the gold medal of the event.
Jeremy Campbell of the United States jubilates after the 400m competition of men's pentathlon P44 at the National Stadium，also known as the Bird's Nest，during the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, Sept. 11, 2008. Jeremy Campbell won the gold medal of the event.
Jeremy Campbell of the United States jubilates after the 400m competiton of men's pentathlon P44 at the National Stadium，also known as the Bird's Nest，during the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, Sept. 11, 2008. Jeremy Campbell won the gold medal of the event.
Jeremy Campbell of the United States jubilates after the 400m competition of men's pentathlon P44 at the National Stadium，also known as the Bird's Nest，during the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, Sept. 11, 2008. Jeremy Campbell won the gold medal of the event.
Jeremy Campbell of the United States jubilates after the 400m competiton of men's pentathlon P44 at the National Stadium，also known as the Bird's Nest，during the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, Sept. 11, 2008. Jeremy Campbell won the gold medal of the event.
British, German riders become biggest winners in Para-equestrian Freestyle
British and German riders became the biggest winners in the Para-equestrian Freestyle Tests of Grade Ia, Ib and III that finished here Thursday.
Representing Britain, Sophie Christiansen, scoring 76.166 points, and Anne Dunham, 73.333, net gold and sliver in the Grade Ia Test respectively, while the bronze went to Laurentia Tan from Singapore, who scored 70.167.
Members of Britain's equestrian team wave during the Overall Team awarding ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games Equestrian event at Hong Kong Equestrian Venue Sept. 11, 2008. British team won gold, German team took silver and Norwegian team took bronze.
At the Individual Championship held earlier, Dunham came first,and Christiansen, second, and Tan was the bronze medalist.
"The Individual Freestyle Gold medal is amazing, I've worked hard for it," said the Grade Ia gold medalist.
Grade Ib rider Lee Pearson, representing Britain, who already got a gold in the Individual Championship Test, successfully defended the first place by getting high score 77.057.
Members of Germany's equestrian team wave during the Overall Team awarding ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games Equestrian event at Hong Kong Equestrian Venue Sept. 11, 2008. British team won gold, German team took silver and Norwegian team took bronze.
"I just want to cry, I'm over the moon. I've managed to keep my 100 percent success rate," said the 34-year-old defender who has got nine gold medals in a row since the Sydney 200 Games.
Pearson said that it was not the easiest test he has ever done and his horse has changed his life. "He is a young new horse and it's been a long journey for us to get here."
Members of Norway's equestrian team wave during the Overall Team awarding ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games Equestrian event at Hong Kong Equestrian Venue Sept. 11, 2008. British team won gold, German team took silver and Norwegian team took bronze.
The silver medal of the Grade Ib test went to British rider Ricky Balshaw with 70.444 and Brazilian rider V De Luthenay got bronze with 67.333.
At the Grade III test, Germany rider Hannelore Brenner, scored 74.223, getting her third gold in the Games, including those gaining at the Individual Championship and overall Team Tests.
"The horse is a little bit stressed and it is not easy to rider her since she is emotional. But I know the horse can get good marks for me," said Brenner.
British rider Simon Laurens, scoring 73.499, got gold, while Denmark's A Dalskov Lykke, 73.222, gained bronze at the Freestyle Test of the same grade.
Prizes were given to winners of the above Tests as well as the overall Team Test. Hong Kong Chief Executive Donald Tsang, Hong Kong Chief Secretary Henry Tang and some other guests presented the prizes.
The results of the Team Test already came out on Sept. 8, with Britain, Germany and Norway winning gold, sliver and bronze respectively.
Speaking after completion of the Equestrian Events Thursday, Henry Tang said that the competition was an inspirational occasion which has left the city with an Olympic and Paralympic legacy.
"We have achieved our mission of staging two Games of equal splendor. Each rider deserves a gold medal. The courage, determination and talent of the competitors have been an inspiration to us all and something we will never forget," Tang said.
He said that he was delighted that Hong Kong has been able to provide world-class facilities and organizational expertise to help make this a successful competition.
The five-day Para-equestrian Events ended on Thursday.
Source: Xinhua
Representing Britain, Sophie Christiansen, scoring 76.166 points, and Anne Dunham, 73.333, net gold and sliver in the Grade Ia Test respectively, while the bronze went to Laurentia Tan from Singapore, who scored 70.167.
Members of Britain's equestrian team wave during the Overall Team awarding ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games Equestrian event at Hong Kong Equestrian Venue Sept. 11, 2008. British team won gold, German team took silver and Norwegian team took bronze.
At the Individual Championship held earlier, Dunham came first,and Christiansen, second, and Tan was the bronze medalist.
"The Individual Freestyle Gold medal is amazing, I've worked hard for it," said the Grade Ia gold medalist.
Grade Ib rider Lee Pearson, representing Britain, who already got a gold in the Individual Championship Test, successfully defended the first place by getting high score 77.057.
Members of Germany's equestrian team wave during the Overall Team awarding ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games Equestrian event at Hong Kong Equestrian Venue Sept. 11, 2008. British team won gold, German team took silver and Norwegian team took bronze.
"I just want to cry, I'm over the moon. I've managed to keep my 100 percent success rate," said the 34-year-old defender who has got nine gold medals in a row since the Sydney 200 Games.
Pearson said that it was not the easiest test he has ever done and his horse has changed his life. "He is a young new horse and it's been a long journey for us to get here."
Members of Norway's equestrian team wave during the Overall Team awarding ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games Equestrian event at Hong Kong Equestrian Venue Sept. 11, 2008. British team won gold, German team took silver and Norwegian team took bronze.
The silver medal of the Grade Ib test went to British rider Ricky Balshaw with 70.444 and Brazilian rider V De Luthenay got bronze with 67.333.
At the Grade III test, Germany rider Hannelore Brenner, scored 74.223, getting her third gold in the Games, including those gaining at the Individual Championship and overall Team Tests.
"The horse is a little bit stressed and it is not easy to rider her since she is emotional. But I know the horse can get good marks for me," said Brenner.
British rider Simon Laurens, scoring 73.499, got gold, while Denmark's A Dalskov Lykke, 73.222, gained bronze at the Freestyle Test of the same grade.
Prizes were given to winners of the above Tests as well as the overall Team Test. Hong Kong Chief Executive Donald Tsang, Hong Kong Chief Secretary Henry Tang and some other guests presented the prizes.
The results of the Team Test already came out on Sept. 8, with Britain, Germany and Norway winning gold, sliver and bronze respectively.
Speaking after completion of the Equestrian Events Thursday, Henry Tang said that the competition was an inspirational occasion which has left the city with an Olympic and Paralympic legacy.
"We have achieved our mission of staging two Games of equal splendor. Each rider deserves a gold medal. The courage, determination and talent of the competitors have been an inspiration to us all and something we will never forget," Tang said.
He said that he was delighted that Hong Kong has been able to provide world-class facilities and organizational expertise to help make this a successful competition.
The five-day Para-equestrian Events ended on Thursday.
Source: Xinhua
Australia Lisa Mcintosh wins women's 100m-T37 final
Lisa Mcintosh of Australia celebrates after winning the women's 100m-T37 final at the National Stadium，also known as the Bird's Nest，during the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, China, Sept. 12, 2008. Mcintosh claimed the title with 14.14 secs.
Lisa Mcintosh of Australia competes during the women's 100m-T37 final at the National Stadium，also known as the Bird's Nest，during the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, China, Sept. 12, 2008. Mcintosh claimed the title with 14.14 secs.
Lisa Mcintosh of Australia competes during the women's 100m-T37 final at the National Stadium，also known as the Bird's Nest，during the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, China, Sept. 12, 2008. Mcintosh claimed the title with 14.14 secs.
Viktoriya Kravchenko of Ukraine competes during the women's 100m-T37 final at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest，during the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, China, Sept. 12, 2008. Kravchenko got the silver with 14.21 secs.
Lisa Mcintosh of Australia competes during the women's 100m-T37 final at the National Stadium，also known as the Bird's Nest，during the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, China, Sept. 12, 2008. Mcintosh claimed the title with 14.14 secs.
Lisa Mcintosh of Australia competes during the women's 100m-T37 final at the National Stadium，also known as the Bird's Nest，during the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, China, Sept. 12, 2008. Mcintosh claimed the title with 14.14 secs.
Viktoriya Kravchenko of Ukraine competes during the women's 100m-T37 final at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest，during the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, China, Sept. 12, 2008. Kravchenko got the silver with 14.21 secs.
Russia won Brazil 3-0 in men's 7-a-side football
Russia's Andrey Kuvaev celebrates with his teammate after scoring during the Group A preliminary of men's 7-a-side football at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, China, Sept. 12, 2008. Russia beat Brazil 3-0.
Russia's Andrey Kuvaev jumps for the ball during the Group A preliminary of men's 7-a-side football at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, China, Sept. 12, 2008. Russia beat Brazil 3-0.
Russia's Stanislav Kolykhalov vies with a player of Brazil during the Group A preliminary of men's 7-a-side football at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, China, Sept. 12, 2008. Russia won 3-0.
Brazil's Fabiano Bruzzi drives the ball during the Group A preliminary against Rusia of men's 7-a-side football at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, China, Sept. 12, 2008. Brazil lost the match 0-3.
Russia's Pavel Borisov vies with a player of Brazil during the Group A preliminary of men's 7-a-side football at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, China, Sept. 12, 2008. Russia won 3-0.
Russia's Aleksey Tumakov vies with Brazil's Fabiano Bruzzi during the Group A preliminary of men's 7-a-side football at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, China, Sept. 12, 2008. Russia won 3-0.
Russia's Andrey Kuvaev jumps for the ball during the Group A preliminary of men's 7-a-side football at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, China, Sept. 12, 2008. Russia beat Brazil 3-0.
Russia's Stanislav Kolykhalov vies with a player of Brazil during the Group A preliminary of men's 7-a-side football at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, China, Sept. 12, 2008. Russia won 3-0.
Brazil's Fabiano Bruzzi drives the ball during the Group A preliminary against Rusia of men's 7-a-side football at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, China, Sept. 12, 2008. Brazil lost the match 0-3.
Russia's Pavel Borisov vies with a player of Brazil during the Group A preliminary of men's 7-a-side football at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, China, Sept. 12, 2008. Russia won 3-0.
Russia's Aleksey Tumakov vies with Brazil's Fabiano Bruzzi during the Group A preliminary of men's 7-a-side football at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, China, Sept. 12, 2008. Russia won 3-0.
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