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Pupils make headlines during the Paralympics Beijing 2008

The world's third biggest sporting event, the Paralympic Games, is taking place from September 07. to September 17., following the Olympic Games.

More than 4000 Paralympic Athletes from over 250 nations will enthuse and inspire the world with their demonstration of speed, power and skills.

Also supporting the Games and spreading the news of new set records: about 40 pupils from five different European countries and China. Together they compose the multinational editorial staff "Paralympic Newspaper Beijing 2008".

The newspaper appears since the Paralympics in Athens 2004.

The four editions are multilingual (five languages) and provide an outstanding opportunity to demonstrate spirit and dedication for the Paralympics in China.

Apart from the reports on the sporting competitions, also prominent persons will get a word. Interviews with the German Federal Chancellor and the Prime Minister of the Pepole's Republic of China are planned as well as a greeting by the President of the EU-Commission.

The Paralympic Newspaper is supported by the European Paralympic Committee and the German National Paralympic Committee. The newspaper is under the patronage of the mayor of the City of Berlin and the mayor of the City of Beijing supports the project.

Options of presentation: Ads as well as editorial cooperation are possible
Contact:
Paralympics Zeitung
Karin Preugschat
Managing Editor
Phone: +49-228-909089-0
paralympics.zeitung@gmail.com