Beijing Paralympic torch relay starts in Xi'an (2008-08-29)

Torchbearer Zhang Hui (L3) holds up the torch before the Beijing 2008 Paralympic torch relay in Xi'an, capital of Shaanxi Province, China, Aug. 29, 2008.

Torchbearer Zhang Hui (R2) holds up the torch with Shaanxi governor Yuan Chunqing before the Beijing 2008 Paralympic torch relay in Xi'an, capital of Shaanxi Province, China, Aug. 29, 2008.

Torchbearer Zhang Xiuling runs with the torch during the Beijing 2008 Paralympic torch relay in Xi'an, capital of Shaanxi Province, China, Aug. 29, 2008.

Torchbearer Zhang Xiuling and Ma Zhonglin pose with the torch during the Beijing 2008 Paralympic torch relay in Xi'an, capital of Shaanxi Province, China, Aug. 29, 2008.