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Emperor meets Vancouver Paralympics athletes

TOKYO, Japan - Emperor Akihito (rear center) and Empress Michiko (R) greet athletes who competed in the Winter Paralympics in Vancouver at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on May 27, 2010. (Pool photo)

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Vancouver Paralympics closing ceremony

WHISTLER, Canada - Japanese paralympic athletes take part in the closing ceremony of the Vancouver Paralympic Games at Whistler Medals Plaza in Whistler, Canada, on March 21, 2010.

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Vancouver Paralympics come to close

WHISTLER, Canada - Japanese athletes who won medals at the Vancouver Paralympic Games -- (from L to R) Taiki Morii, Shoko Ota, Yoshihiro Nitta and Akira Kano -- shake hands during the closing ceremony at Whistler Medals Plaza in Whistler, Canada, on March 21, 2010.

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Vancouver Paralympics come to close

WHISTLER, Canada - Japanese ice sledge hockey player Takayuki Endo was awarded the Whang Youn Dai achievement award at the closing ceremony of the Vancouver Paralympic Games at Whistler Medals Plaza in Whistler, Canada, on March 21, 2010.

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Vancouver Paralympics come to close

WHISTLER, Canada - The Paralympic flag is passed to Sochi, the Russian host city of the 2014 Games, during the closing ceremony of the Vancouver Paralympic Games at Whistler Medals Plaza in Whistler, Canada, on March 21, 2010.

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Vancouver Paralympics come to close

WHISTLER, Canada - Japanese skiers pose for photos after the closing ceremony of the Vancouver Paralympic Games at Whistler Medals Plaza in Whistler, Canada, on March 21, 2010.

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Vancouver Paralympics come to close

WHISTLER, Canada - Fireworks light up the sky at the end of the Vancouver Paralympic Games at Whistler Medals Plaza in Whistler, Canada, on March 21, 2010.

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Japan wins silver in ice sledge hockey at Vancouver Paralympics

VANCOUVER, Canada - Players of Japan's ice sledge hockey team pose for photos after Japan won the silver medal in the ice sledge hockey event at the Vancouver Paralympic Games at UBC Thunderbird Arena in Vancouver, Canada, on March 20, 2010. The United States won the gold by beating Japan 2-0 in the final.

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Japan wins silver in ice sledge hockey at Vancouver Paralympics

VANCOUVER, Canada - Japan's ice sledge hockey team celebrates after winning the silver in the ice sledge hockey event at the Vancouver Paralympic Games at UBC Thunderbird Arena in Vancouver, Canada, on March 20, 2010. The United States won the gold by beating Japan 2-0 in the final.

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America's Victor wins women's super combined sitting at Paralympics

WHISTLER, Canada - Stephani Victor of the United States, the gold medalist in the women's super combined sitting event at the Vancouver Paralympic Games, celebrates during an awards ceremony in Whistler, Canada, on March 20.

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America's Victor wins women's super combined sitting at Paralympics

WHISTLER, Canada - Stephani Victor of the United States competes in the women's super combined sitting event at the Vancouver Paralympic Games in Whistler, Canada, on March 20. Victor won the gold medal.

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Japan wins silver in ice sledge hockey at Vancouver Paralympics

VANCOUVER, Canada - Players and officials of Japan's ice sledge hockey team pose for photos after Japan won the silver medal in the ice sledge hockey event at the Vancouver Paralympic Games at UBC Thunderbird Arena in Vancouver, Canada, on March 20, 2010. The United States won the gold by beating Japan 2-0 in the final.

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Nitta wins Japan's 1st gold in Paralympics

WHISTLER, Canada - Yoshihiro Nitta (R) of Japan passes Ilkka Tuomisto of Finland in the men's 10-kilometer classic cross country standing race at the Vancouver Paralympics in Whistler on March 18, 2010. Nitta won the country's first gold medal at the event.

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Nitta wins Japan's 1st gold in Paralympics

WHISTLER, Canada - Yoshihiro Nitta (R) of Japan celebrates with his wife Chisako after winning the men's 10-kilometer classic cross country standing race at the Vancouver Paralympics in Whistler on March 18, 2010. Nitta won the country's first gold medal at the event.

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Japan's Morii wins silver at Paralympics

WHISLTER, Canada - Taiki Morii of Japan skies to win the silver in the men's downhill sitting race at the Vancouver Paralympics in Whistler on March 18, 2010.

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Nitta wins Japan's 1st gold in Paralympics

WHISTLER, Canada - Yoshihiro Nitta (R) of Japan celebrates after winning the men's 10-kilometer classic cross country standing race at the Vancouver Paralympics in Whistler on March 18, 2010. Nitta won the country's first gold medal at the event.

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Nitta wins Japan's 1st gold in Paralympics

WHISTLER, Canada - Yoshihiro Nitta (R) of Japan celebrates after winning the men's 10-kilometer classic cross country standing race at the Vancouver Paralympics in Whistler on March 18, 2010. Nitta won the country's first gold medal at the event.

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Nitta wins Japan's 1st gold in Paralympics

WHISTLER, Canada - Yoshihiro Nitta (R) of Japan skies to win the men's 10-kilometer classic cross country standing race at the Vancouver Paralympics in Whistler on March 18, 2010. Nitta won the country's first gold medal at the event.

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Nitta wins Japan's 1st gold in Paralympics

WHISTLER, Canada - Yoshihiro Nitta (R) of Japan celebrates after winning the men's 10-kilometer classic cross country standing race at the Vancouver Paralympics in Whistler on March 18, 2010. Nitta won the country's first gold medal at the event.

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Nitta wins Japan's 1st gold in Paralympics

WHISTLER, Canada - Yoshihiro Nitta (R) of Japan crosses the finish line to win the men's 10-kilometer classic cross country standing race at the Vancouver Paralympics in Whistler on March 18, 2010. Nitta won the country's first gold medal at the event.

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Germany's Schonfelder wins men's giant slalom standing event

WHISTLER, Canada - Gerd Schonfelder of Germany competes in the men's giant slalom standing event at the Vancouver Paralympics at Whistler Creekside in Whistler, Canada, on March 17, 2010. Schonfelder won the gold.

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Vancouver Paralympics opening ceremony

VANCOUVER, Canada - The opening ceremony is held for the Winter Paralympics at BC Place in Vancouver on March 12, 2010. Disabled athletes from a record 44 countries took part in the event.

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Vancouver Paralympics opening ceremony

VANCOUVER, Canada - A musician performs during the opening ceremony of the Winter Paralympics at BC Place in Vancouver on March 12, 2010. Disabled athletes from a record 44 countries took part in the event.

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Japanese Paralympians at opening ceremony

VANCOUVER, Canada - Japanese athletes take part in the opening ceremony of the Winter Paralympics at BC Place in Vancouver on March 12, 2010. A total of 42 athletes from Japan will compete in the 10-day event.

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Vancouver Paralympics opening ceremony

VANCOUVER, Canada - The opening ceremony is held for the Winter Paralympics at BC Place in Vancouver on March 12, 2010. Disabled athletes from a record 44 countries took part in the event.

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Japanese Paralympians at opening ceremony

VANCOUVER, Canada - Japanese athletes take part in the opening ceremony of the Winter Paralympics at BC Place in Vancouver on March 12, 2010. A total of 42 athletes from Japan will compete in the 10-day event.

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Vancouver Paralympics opening ceremony

VANCOUVER, Canada - The Paralympics flag is carried during the opening ceremony of the Winter Paralympics at BC Place in Vancouver on March 12, 2010. Disabled athletes from a record 44 countries took part in the event.

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Japanese Paralympians at opening ceremony

VANCOUVER, Canada - Japanese athletes take part in the opening ceremony of the Winter Paralympics at BC Place in Vancouver on March 12, 2010. A total of 42 athletes from Japan will compete in the 10-day event.

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Japan Paralympians at opening ceremony

VANCOUVER, Canada - Japanese flag-bearer Takayuki Endo, the captain of the country's ice sledge hockey team, takes part in the opening ceremony of the Winter Paralympics at BC Place in Vancouver on March 12, 2010. A total of 42 athletes from Japan will compete in the 10-day event.

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Japanese Paralympians at opening ceremony

VANCOUVER, Canada - Japanese athletes take part in the opening ceremony of the Winter Paralympics at BC Place in Vancouver on March 12, 2010. A total of 42 athletes from Japan will compete in the 10-day event.

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Vancouver Paralympics opening ceremony

VANCOUVER, Canada - The mascot Sumi takes to the sky during the opening ceremony of the Winter Paralympics at BC Place in Vancouver on March 12, 2010. Disabled athletes from a record 44 countries took part in the event.

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Vancouver Paralympics opening ceremony

VANCOUVER, Canada - The opening ceremony is held for the Winter Paralympics at BC Place in Vancouver on March 12, 2010. Disabled athletes from a record 44 countries took part in the event.

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Vancouver Paralympics opening ceremony

VANCOUVER, Canada - Spectators wait for the start of the opening ceremony of the Winter Paralympics at BC Place in Vancouver on March 12, 2010. Disabled athletes from a record 44 countries took part in the event.

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Vancouver Paralympics opening ceremony

VANCOUVER, Canada - Spectators wait for the start of the opening ceremony of the Winter Paralympics at BC Place in Vancouver on March 12, 2010. Disabled athletes from a record 44 countries took part in the event.

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Vancouver Paralympics opening ceremony

VANCOUVER, Canada - A torch runner poses near BC Place (behind), the venue of the opening ceremony of the Winter Paralympics in Vancouver on March 12, 2010. Disabled athletes from a record 44 countries took part in the event.

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Japanese athletes at Paralympic village in Whistler

WHISTLER, Canada - Japanese athletes who will take part in skiing and biathlon events at the Vancouver Paralympic Winter Games are welcomed by the Paralympic mascot Sumi, an animal spirit who lives in the mountains of British Columbia, at Paralympic Village in Whistler, Canada, on March 8, 2020. The Paralympics will be held from March 12 to March 21.

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Japanese athletes at Paralympic village in Whistler

WHISTLER, Canada - Japanese athletes who will take part in skiing and biathlon events at the Vancouver Paralympic Winter Games pose for photos after a ceremony to welcome them to the Whistler Paralympic Village in Whistler, Canada, on March 8, 2010. The Paralympics will be held from March 12 to March 21.

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Japan delegation for Paralympics heads for Vancouver

NARITA, Japan - The Japanese delegation for the 2010 Vancouver Paralympics departs Narita airport for Vancouver on March 6, 2010.

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Japan delegation for Paralympics heads for Vancouver

NARITA, Japan - The Japanese delegation for the 2010 Vancouver Paralympics pose for photographs ahead of their departure from Narita airport for Vancouver on March 6, 2010.

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Closing ceremony of Turin Winter Paralympics

TURIN, Italy - Sam Sullivan, the mayor of Vancouver, which will host the next Winter Olympics and Paralympics, waves the Paralympic flag from his wheelchair during the closing ceremony of the 2006 Winter Paralympic Winter Games in Turin, Italy, on March 19.

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Closing ceremony of Turin Winter Paralympics

TURIN, Italy - Sam Sullivan, the mayor of Vancouver, which will host the next Winter Olympics and Paralympics, waves the Paralympic flag from his wheelchair during the closing ceremony of the 2006 Winter Paralympic Winter Games in Turin, Italy, on March 19. (Kyodo)

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Japan delegation for Paralympics heads for Vancouver

NARITA, Japan - The Japanese delegation for the 2010 Vancouver Paralympics departs Narita airport for Vancouver on March 6, 2010. (Kyodo)

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Japan delegation for Paralympics heads for Vancouver

NARITA, Japan - The Japanese delegation for the 2010 Vancouver Paralympics pose for photographs ahead of their departure from Narita airport for Vancouver on March 6, 2010. (Kyodo)

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Nitta wins Japan's 1st gold in Paralympics

WHISTLER, Canada - Yoshihiro Nitta (R) of Japan celebrates after winning the men's 10-kilometer classic cross country standing race at the Vancouver Paralympics in Whistler on March 18, 2010. Nitta won the country's first gold medal at the event. (Kyodo)

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Nitta wins Japan's 1st gold in Paralympics

WHISTLER, Canada - Yoshihiro Nitta (R) of Japan celebrates after winning the men's 10-kilometer classic cross country standing race at the Vancouver Paralympics in Whistler on March 18, 2010. Nitta won the country's first gold medal at the event. (Kyodo)

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Nitta wins Japan's 1st gold in Paralympics

WHISTLER, Canada - Yoshihiro Nitta (R) of Japan celebrates after winning the men's 10-kilometer classic cross country standing race at the Vancouver Paralympics in Whistler on March 18, 2010. Nitta won the country's first gold medal at the event. (Kyodo)

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Emperor meets Vancouver Paralympics athletes

TOKYO, Japan - Emperor Akihito (rear center) and Empress Michiko (R) greet athletes who competed in the Winter Paralympics in Vancouver at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on May 27, 2010. (Pool photo)(Kyodo)

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Japanese athletes at Paralympic village in Whistler

WHISTLER, Canada - Japanese athletes who will take part in skiing and biathlon events at the Vancouver Paralympic Winter Games pose for photos after a ceremony to welcome them to the Whistler Paralympic Village in Whistler, Canada, on March 8, 2010. The Paralympics will be held from March 12 to March 21. (Kyodo)

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Japanese athletes at Paralympic village in Whistler

WHISTLER, Canada - Japanese athletes who will take part in skiing and biathlon events at the Vancouver Paralympic Winter Games are welcomed by the Paralympic mascot Sumi, an animal spirit who lives in the mountains of British Columbia, at Paralympic Village in Whistler, Canada, on March 8, 2020. The Paralympics will be held from March 12 to March 21. (Kyodo)

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Vancouver Paralympics come to close

WHISTLER, Canada - Japanese ice sledge hockey player Takayuki Endo was awarded the Whang Youn Dai achievement award at the closing ceremony of the Vancouver Paralympic Games at Whistler Medals Plaza in Whistler, Canada, on March 21, 2010. (Kyodo)