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Location: Shanghai, ChinaDates: 2nd - 11th October 2007Theme: I know I can7,291 Athletes165 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.4:02
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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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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Dragon Boat
Dragon Lion
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