IPC chief declares Beijing Winter Paralympics closed

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Photo taken on March 13, 2022 shows a scene of the performance during the closing ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games at the National Stadium in Beijing, capital of China. (Xinhua/Zhang Keren)

International Paralympic Committee (IPC) president Andrew Parsons declared the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games closed 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.

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