Deaflympics official hails success of Taiwan event
The organiser of the 21st Summer Deaflympics has praised Taiwan for hosting the 'best ever' Deaflympics as the 10-day games drew to a close in Taipei. The closing ceremony, marked by fireworks, a traditional dragon dance and other local performances, saw the participation of the Chinese team which was conspicuously absent during the opening.
In what was unprecedented in any global games, a huge banquet was thrown for some 3,000 athletes right at the stadium of the Taipei Dome in front of 15,000 spectators.
Earlier on the day, Dr Donalda Ammons, president of the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf, said: "In terms of competition venues, efficiency and Taipei citizens' smiles, the Taipei Deaflympics is the best-ever Deaflympics."
