Macedonian president congratulates China on Beijing Olympics
28/8/2008 16:38
Macedonian President Branko Crvenkovski has extended his congratulations
to China on the successful Beijing Olympic Games, news from Skopje reported
yesterday.
"The world was greatly impressed by the perfect organization of
the event and the outstanding achievements of athletes," Crvenkovski said in a
letter to his Chinese counterpart Hu Jintao.
"The Olympic Games in Beijing
have set new standards and written new chapters in the history of the Olympic
movement," he said.
Crvenkovski also congratulated China on its historic
success in the medals table.
Chinese athletes have won 100 medals, which
include 51 gold, 21 silver and 28 bronze, at the 16-day Games, which ended
Sunday.
Xinhua
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