2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games

2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games

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Name = 12th Special Olympics World Summer Games
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Host city = Shanghai, China
Nations participating = 165
Athletes participating = 7291
Events = 25 sports
Opening ceremony = October 2
Closing ceremony = October 11
Officially opened by = Hu Jintao
Torch Lighter = Liu Xiang
Stadium = Shanghai Stadium|

The 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games were held in Shanghai, China.

Events

* Aquatics
* Athletics (track and field)
* Badminton
* Basketball
* Bocce
* Bowling
* Cycling
* Equestrian
* Floor Hockey
* Football (Soccer)
* Golf
* Gymnastics
* Judo
* Kayaking
* Powerlifting
* Roller Skating
* Sailing
* Softball
* Table Tennis
* Team Handball
* Tennis
* Volleyball
* Cricket
* Dragon Boat
* Dragon Lion
* MATP

External links

* [http://www.2007specialolympics.com 2007 Summer Special Olympics official site]


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