Deaflympics opening ceremony set to be damp affair
By Shelley Shan STAFF REPORTER
Saturday, Sep 05, 2009, Page 1
A group of volunteers practice sign language in Taipei yesterday to prepare for the 21st Summer Deaflympics that officially open today.
A group of volunteers practice sign language in Taipei yesterday to prepare for the 21st Summer Deaflympics that officially open today.
Anyone planning to attend the Deaflympics’ opening ceremony tonight might want to wear a rain coat or carry an umbrella as the chance of rain is high, the Central Weather Bureau said yesterday.
Soccer
Peter Johnson and Eamon Byrne scored as Ireland overcame the US 2-0 in Group A, while in Group C it was a horror story for South Africa, who went down 15-0 to Russia
