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Games and Competition
Special Olympics World Games Shanghai 2009 logo
  • Location: Shanghai, China
    Dates: 2nd - 11th October 2007
    Theme: I know I can
    7,291 Athletes
    165 Programs
    Performers on the catwalk during the opening ceremonies.
    Photos and Videos
    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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27 Sports A – Z
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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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Motor Activity Training Program
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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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2007 World Games, Shanghai, China, Track and Field.
Young woman celebrates in the water after a race.
2007 World Games, Shanghai, China,swimmer celebrates.
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2007 World Games, Shanghai,China, audience celebrates.
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2007 World Games, Handball game.
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2007 World Games, athlete eye exam.
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2007, World Games, Bocce.
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2007 World Games,China, Opening Ceremony.
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Press Releases
22,000 People Apply to Volunteer at Special Olympic World Games Berlin 2023, German Speakers Still Encouraged to Apply
More than 22,000 people have applied to volunteer at the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023, a reflection of the enthusiasm for the world’s largest inclusive sports event. German speakers and people with local knowledge of Berlin are still encouraged to apply.
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In the News
Elizabeth Röhm Discusses World Games Berlin 2023 on Q104.3 FM
Actress, director, and Special Olympics supporter, Elizabeth Röhm, joined Jim Kerr and Shelli Sonstein on Q104.3 FM’s Classic Rock station to talk inclusion and upcoming Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023:
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In the News
How To Build a More Inclusive World: accessiBe and Special Olympics Team Up Ahead of World Games Berlin 2023
Together, Special Olympics and accessiBe have released a collaborative mini-series of the Inclusion Revolution Radio Podcast and accessiBe’s Spotlight Sessions where they will be highlighting the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 and driving conversation surrounding the importance of accessibility with many featured guests.
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