| SHANGHAI, Oct.1 (Xinhua) -- After a wonderful performance in the rehearsal of the opening ceremony on Monday, world-renowned pianist Lang Lang said that he believes the opening ceremony of the 2007 Special Olympics would be a great success.
"I watched some of the performances yesterday, most of which are appealing. I enjoyed them very much!" Lang Lang said.
Lang told Xinhua that he would play "Horse Race" at the opening ceremony, with his father Lang Guoping playing alto fiddle (er hu)and he playing piano.
"We have played 'Horse Race' some times, in White House for example. Every time I play it, I myself will be moved. It combines eastern and western elements. And that's why we play it at the opening ceremony."
"In this grand event, our music will spread through all over the world." Lang Lang said, "I hope I can do something for the intellectually disabled."
Lang became excited when Chinese player Zhao Zengzeng appeared at the conference. He took photos with her and sign on a "Sunshine Baby", which read, "To dear Zengzeng, wish you happy every day."
Besides the opening ceremony on Tuesday, Lang Lang will also attend other activities of the 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games.
MEXICO CITY, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- Indian chess grandmaster (GM) Viswanatham "Vishy" Anand Sunday was crowned at International Chess Federation's (FIDE) World Chess Champion Mexico 2007 in Palacio de Mineria in Mexico City's Historic Center.
"I am very happy to be champion and I especially want to thank the warm treatment I received by all the Mexican people and fans that made this possible," Anand told Xinhua.
"One million children are being instructed formally in India to play chess because, I know Mexico is trying to implement a similar program and I wish the Mexican people success," said Anand.
Anand overcame Russian GM Valdimir Kramnik to claim the title, and bronze came to Israeli GM Boris Gelfand.
"You can imagine how happy I am to win this title without having lost any game in this event," said Anand.
The 37-year-old Indian ranked first in FIDE with 2792 points. The great master once collected 2803 points, becoming one of the only four players in history to break the 2800 mark. |
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