CARACAS, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- Venezuelan press hailed on Sunday the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games of Beijing.

    Local daily "El Universal" said in its sports sections that "Beijing inaugurated the Paralympic Games in a spectacular way, in an event where Chinese leaders expect to show its most fraternal side."

    "El Nacional" daily said that "China one more time amazed with an impressive opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games of Beijing."

    "Ultimas Noticias" daily said that "The greatest Paralympic Games of the history were inaugurated in Beijing, in the Bird Nest, with a ceremony full of festivity and spectacular."

    Daily "El impulse" said that "China targets other opportunity to secure its role as sports world power." Daily "El Correo del Caroni" said that "Beijing shined again with the inauguration of the Paralympics," when fulfilling all the expectations.