Appreciating 2008, aiming at 2012

The tattoo on the head of Israeli Lehrman is blurred as he competes in the 5/6 classification match of men’s wheelchair basketball at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, Sept. 16, 2008. Germany defeated Israel 63-54 and took the fifth place.(Xinhua/Wang Yuguo)

Players of Germany celebrate after winning the 5/6 classification match of men’s wheelchair basketball at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, Sept. 16, 2008. Germany defeated Israel 63-54 and took the fifth place.(Xinhua/Wang Yuguo)

Avraham Lehrman (L) of Israel vies the ball with player of Germany in the 5/6 classification match of men’s wheelchair basketball at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, Sept. 16, 2008. Germany defeated Israel 63-54 and took the fifth place.(Xinhua/Wang Yuguo)

Dirk Kohler-Lenz (front R)of Germany hugs with his teammate Sebastian Wolk after their team winning the 5/6 classification match of men’s wheelchair basketball at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, Sept. 16, 2008. Germany defeated Israel 63-54 and took the fifth place.(Xinhua/Wang Yuguo)