Chinese President Hu Jintao shakes hands with an athlete at the training center for Paralympic athletes on August 20, 2008.

Chinese President Hu Jintao cheers on swimmers at the training center for Paralympic athletes on August 20, 2008.

Chinese President Hu Jintao holds a football after writing "striving to become strong and fighting for the best" on it at the training center for Paralympic athletes on August 20, 2008.

Chinese President Hu Jintao shakes hands with wheelchair basketball players at the training center for Paralympic athletes on August20, 2008.