2008 Special Olympics East Asia Regional Football Competition was held successfully in Hainan, China On Dec. 1-5, 2008. Over 250 Special Olympics athletes and coaches from China, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, Korea and Macau took part in the competition. SOEA Managing Director Ms. Anna Chan and Special Olympics China Chairman, Mr. Wang Zhijun presented the event. Along with the competition, Special Olympics Healthy Athletes was implemented.

 

Ms. Anna Chan, Mr. Wang Zhijun and other officials in the Opening Ceremony

 

Challenge for the ball

 

Passing the ball skillfully

 

 

Fighting for the ball

 

Aiming to shoot

 

SOEA Sports Director Mr. Charlie Chang awarded the athletes

 

SOEA sponsor Mr. Henley Lee awarded the athletes

 

The joy of winning

 

Healthy Athletes: FUNfitness screening

 

Healthy Athletes: FUNfitness screening

 

Healthy Athletes: Opening Eyes screening