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  • Location: Shanghai, China
    Dates: 2nd - 11th October 2007
    Theme: I know I can
    7,291 Athletes
    165 Programs

    2007 Shanghai - Opening Ceremony Spectacular

    The 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Shanghai, China, were a celebration of the power of Special Olympics to change the hearts, minds and lives of people with intellectual disabilites worldwide. And it all started with a spectacular Opening Ceremony.
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“Playing Badminton Taught Me About Winning and Losing and Gave Me the Motivation to Win in Life.”

Special Olympics was in the spotlight at the Badminton World Federation (BWF) as Special Olympics Ireland badminton athlete Jonathan Deering delivered a keynote address focused on the power of the sport at the BWF Members’ Forum held in Xiamen, China at the end of April.
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Cheers for Champions: Riya’s Journey to the World Winter Games!

From Isolation to Confidence: Riya’s Journey to the World Winter Games!

Cheers for Champions: Antoine (“Tony”) Magued Samir Saad, Special Olympics Egypt

“I’m a champion and a ninja!” Antoine (“Tony”) Magued Samir Saad, Special Olympics Egypt alpine skiing athlete, is ready to take on the snow-covered slopes at the Special Olympics World Winter Games!