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  • Location: Anchorage, Alaska
    Dates: 4th – 11th March 2001
    Theme: Challenging New Frontiers
    Number of Athletes: 2,750
    Number of Programs: 80

    Opening Ceremonies from 2001 to 2009

    This is a selection of clips from Special Olympics World Games opening ceremonies including the Games in China and Ireland.
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Alpine Skiing

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Floor Hockey

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Short Track Speed Skating

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Snowboarding

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The Transformative Power of Fatherhood and Special Olympics

Today, Special Olympics is looking back at all the fathers, father-figures, and grandfathers who, through the power of sport, have helped raise, support, coach, and love Special Olympics athletes around the world.
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A Full Court of Smiles, Special Olympics Iraq Learns the Importance of Oral Health at Special Olympics Healthy Athletes®

For the Special Olympics Iraq floorball team, success isn’t just measured by earning medals, it’s also about taking every opportunity to improve their health.
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Through the Lens in Turin

The Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, Italy was an incredible experience that yielded thousands of magnificent moments.
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