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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

Athletics

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Badminton

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Basketball

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Bocce

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Bowling

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Cricket

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Cycling

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Stick Shooting

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Floor Hockey

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Football

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Golf

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Gymnastics-Artistic

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Gymnastics-Rhythmic

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Handball

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Judo

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Kayaking

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Powerlifting

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Roller Skating

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Sailing

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Softball

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Swimming

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Table Tennis

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Tennis

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Volleyball

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Latin America’s Jump in Badminton Gears Up for Special Olympics World Games Santiago 2027

This year, the Badminton World Federation is celebrating World Badminton Day with the theme of “Raise A Racquet—Play, Learn, Celebrate!" and Special Olympics is joining in.
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From the Heart of Texas: Inclusion Shines at the Special Olympics Texas Summer Games

On this second episode host Novie Craven takes listeners on the road for a special edition of the podcast—recorded live at the Special Olympics Texas Summer Games in Melissa, Texas.
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Inclusion Revolution Radio: Special Olympics Texas Summer Games

Download the TranscriptOn this second episode of Season 7 of Inclusion Revolution Radio, sponsored by Toyota, host Novie Craven takes listeners on the road for a special edition of the podcast—recorded live at the Special Olympics Texas Summer Games in Melissa, Texas. From 1 – 4 May, thousands gathered for the largest competition of the year for Special Olympics Texas. With over 2,500 participants, including 1,574 athletes, 112 Unified partners and 859 coaches and volunteers, the event showcased the very best of sport, spirit and inclusion.