World Games Athens 2011

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Location: Athens, Greece

Dates: 25th June - 4th July 2011

Theme: I’m in (Ima Mesa)

7,500 Athletes

185 Programs

2011 Athens - Let the Games Begin

From aquatics to gymnastics to basketball, this video catches the excitement of Special Olympics World Games competition.
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27 Sports A – Z

Michelle Kwan aiding an athlete in skating.

2011 World Games Athens

Opening ceremony light show.

The 2011 Special Olympics World Games Athens kicked off 25 June in Athens, Greece in the historic Panathenaikon Stadium, the site of the first modern Olympic Games.

Photo by Diego Azubel

Opening ceremony performance in a stadium full of spectators.

2011 World Games Athens Opening Ceremony

Spectators cheering in the stands.

Special Olympics World Games Athens 2011. The idea of Special Olympics is that, with appropriate motivation and guidance, each person with intellectual disabilities can train, enjoy and benefit from participation in individual and team competitions. Athens, Greece July 01, 2011.

Photo by © Adam Nurkiewicz / Mediasport

Young adults cheering in an auditorium.

2011 World Games Athens

Two athletes from opposing teams jumping for the basketball.

2011 World Games Athens Basketball

Loretta Claborne walking with a delegation of athletes.

2011 World Games Athens

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