Serbian Paralympic team receives national flag ahead of Paris Games

BELGRADE, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- The national flag was on Monday handed to Serbia's Paralympic team by President Aleksandar Vucic, who praised 23 athletes that will represent the nation in eight disciplines as "a source of inspiration and pride."

Zeljko Dimitrijevic, a para-athlete specializing in javelin throw, accepted the flag at a reception held at the presidency building in Belgrade, while Vucic praised the at