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time. For those residing at the Paralympic Rowing Village, an early departurescheduled bus service will be provided from the Paralympic Village Transport Mall.Food and refreshments will be provided during athlete marshalling and water will beprovided en route to and in the Olympic Stadium where accessible bathrooms willalso be available. The Main Dining Hall will be open 24 hours and will be preparedto handle high demand, allowing athletes and NPC team officials with diningprivileges to eat prior to and following the ceremonies.5.8.2 Victory CeremoniesThe Victory Ceremonies will take place in the competition venues for each disciplineand will involve the presentation of a medal and a bouquet of flowers, the raising ofthe appropriate flags and the playing of the anthem of the gold medallist. Ceremonieswill be conducted in English.Medal boxes and victory diplomas will be distributed through the NPC Services Centrein the Paralympic Village.5.8.3 Team Welcome CeremoniesSee section 4.2.15 for information on Team Welcome Ceremonies.London 2012 – NPC Chefs de Mission Dossier172