South Korean President Lee Myung-bakon yesterday sent a letter to all
South Korean athletes and officials scheduled to participate in the Beijing
Paralympics set for Sept. 6- 17 to encourage the Paralympic players, the
Presidential Office said.
"Paralympic athletes personally embody the lofty Olympic spiritby challenging
the limits of mankind. I wish for you players to give courage and hope to the
entire nation by doing your best at the Paralympics," said the president at the
letter.
Lee said that he is deeply proud of the Paralympic players who have overcome
their physical handicaps and other difficulties with infrangible moral strength.
Lee also delivered a monetary gift, along with his personal letter, to the
South Korean Paralympic delegation, the Presidential Office said.