ONLY ONE day before the Opening - Deaflympics 2009 !!!

1 Day before the grand OPENING of the 2009 DEAFLYMPICS !!!!

WE @ home are very excited and in the spirit are right there with you guys !!!

The photos that u sent look stunning and you should be carefull not to loose too much weight with the humid conditions.... you all have been training well and it is in the mind from now onwards....

You should do the SOUTH AFRICAN TOI TOI before each race (similar to something like the HAKA of the All BLACKS) LOL Ha ha ....

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We wish u:..... GOLDEN LEGS....

SA DEAF CYCLING, FAMILY and SUPPORTERS

Deaflympic Emblem

The design of the emblem for the 21st Summer Deaflympics Taipei 2009 incorporates the following three elements: the Chinese character for north "bei" representing the host city Taipei, an ear representing the Deaflympics, and a figure representing the athletes. These three elements come together to form simple, flowing calligraphic lines that create a sense of dashing forward, while cleverly evoking the image of a running man. This lively emblem symbolizes Taiwan’s undying vitality as well as the courageous spirit of deaf athletes as they meet the challenges of competition.

Deaflympic News, updates, China Post

Deaflympics Taipei 2009 expected to draw over 10,000 foreign visitors
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- The Deaflympics 2009, scheduled to be held in September in Taipei, is expected to attract over 10,000 foreign visitors, the city government said Wednesday.
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The visitors will include 3,600 athletes from 81 countries, as well as their coaches and families, said Taipei Deputy Mayor Wu Ching-chi.
He said Taipei is very honored to have the opportunity to host the games, which he said will "let Taiwan embrace the world and the world embrace Taiwan."
The event will also help Taipei become more disabled-friendly, he added.
The deputy mayor made the remarks in a news conference held to introduce the Deaflympics lantern zone at the upcoming annual Taipei Lantern Festival.
This year's festival -- celebrating the Year of the Ox -- is slated for February 6-15 at several venues, including the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Taipei City Hall, and the section between Civic Plaza and the Renai Traffic Circle.
In addition to the Deaflympics, the festival will feature a variety of other themes, including tradition, happiness, prayer, love and global scenery.