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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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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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