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Location: Anchorage, AlaskaDates: 4th – 11th March 2001Theme: Challenging New FrontiersNumber of Athletes: 2,750Number of Programs: 80
Opening Ceremonies from 2001 to 2009
This is a selection of clips from Special Olympics World Games opening ceremonies including the Games in China and Ireland.
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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!