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MD Message: 3rd Quarter 2006 | |||||||||||
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In the evening of July 29 2006, the flame of the Games will be ignited. Over 1400 athletes from 33 teams from all over mainland China, as well as representative teams from Special Olympics Macau, Special Olympics Hong Kong, Special Olympics Korea and Special Olympics Chinese Taipei will join in the celebration. This is a great leap forward from the 1st one held in March 1987 with only 304 athletes from 14 cities. Read More... To watch the Opening Ceremonies on July 29, please tune in to Heilongjiang TV (live at 7:50PM) and CCTV-5 (delayed broadcast at 9:30PM) | |||||||||||
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Our gathering in the White House Eunice Kennedy Shriver's 85th Birthday | |||||||||||
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written by Bao Meiqin, mother of Xu Chuang, Special Olympics Global Messenger At the invitation of Special Olympics International, Xu Chuang and I, as well as We were also excited to go to the White House and meet with all the Special Olympics athletes and old friends from so many different countries. We were looking forward to the grand birthday party hosted by US President George Bush and the First Lady, in honor of Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the founder of Special Olympics. More... | |||||||||||
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Volunteer Spotlight: HK Police Volunteers Service Corps | |||||||||||
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Over 3 years ago, a coworker finally helped me get involved with the police volunteer service corps. Not only did I have the opportunity to experience something other than my police work for a while and come into contact with the fresh and strange outside world, I also realized that happiness is not a certainty. Now, I know that I should cherish everything that I have, whether it is in my work, my family or in society. I'll never be like I was before, always complaining. Continue... | |||||||||||
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FAQ: The Special Olympics Logo | |||||||||||
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Many people who are new to the Special Olympics Movement, or even those Q: What is the meaning/significance of the Special Olympics logo? Find the Answer... | |||||||||||
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Boise, Idaho Awarded 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games | |||||||||||
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"After review of a comprehensive bid proposal and a visit by the Special Olympics World Games site selection committee, it was proven that Idaho provides excellent sports venues, incredible community support and unprecedented passion for the athletes of our movement," said Jimmy Carnes, Member of the Special Olympics Board of Directors and Chair of the World Games Site Selection Committee. More... | |||||||||||
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2006 Special Olympics Chinese Taipei All-Taiwan Games |
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During May 6 - June 4, 2006, Special Olympics Chinese Taipei (SOCT) held 1,549 athletes competed in 12 sports, including Roller Skating, Cycling, Badminton, Table Tennis, Basketball, Volleyball, Softball, Bowling, Golf, Athletics, Bocce and Aquatics. There were also 3,000 coaches, volunteers and family members at the All-Taiwan Games. During the games, Special Olympics outreach initiatives such as the Family Support Network and Youth Summit were also conducted. In addition, products with the Special Olympics logo were sold as a fundraiser. Continue... |
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Other Recent News | |||||||||||
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Beijing's Tongzhou Special Education School students learn from PGA coach Niki Wong
Shangri-La's Kerry Centre Hotel donates 50,000RMB to Xuanwu Special Education School NEW VIDEO! Don Mischer Productions to produce Opening Ceremonies for 2007 World Summer Games See our Global and East Asia Calendars here
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As you are reading this newsletter, the 4th Special Olympics China National Games is only days away.
his tutor Mr Ye Mao started our journey to the US on July 8, 2006. Though the long journey lasted over 10 hours and was exhausting, we were also very excited! We were excited because this was the first opportunity we had to attend such a high ranking banquet. This banquet was to be attended by so many dignitaries, all of whom came especially for Special Olympics. 
If you work in the same organization for 20 years, what kind of feeling will you have? In other people's eyes, police work is colorful, very exciting and challenging. In my heart, I often want to get away from my familiar police work for a while and see what the outside world is all about! 
who have been involved for a long time, have numerous questions about our organization. Each quarter, we'll choose a question to answer. If you have a question for us, please email it to 
Special Olympics global headquarters announced that Idaho (USA) will be the host site for the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games, after a decision was made by the International Special Olympics Board of Directors at their meeting on 16 May. 
its All-Taiwan Games. These games consisted of qualifying trials for 12 sports with the purpose of selecting athletes to represent SOCT to participate in the 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games. In total, 150 official athletes and 150 backup athletes were chosen and will train for one year to compete in the next Special Olympics World Summer Games which are held once every 4 years. 
On July 7, 2006 80 Special Olympics athletes from 20 special education schools in Beijing participated in the first ever Boeing Cup Bocce Tournament at the Special Education College of Beijing Union University, thanks to the generous donation from the Boeing Company. 瑕佸彈鍒颁粖鍚庣殑涓枃绠€鎶ヨ鍙戦偖浠跺埌
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