1999 Special Olympics World Summer Games
- 1999 Special Olympics World Summer Games
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Name = 1999 Special Olympics World Summer Games
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Host city = Raleigh, North Carolina
Nations participating = 150
Athletes participating = 7,000+
Events = 19 sports
Opening ceremony = June 26, 1999
Closing ceremony = July 4, 1999
Officially opened by = Billy Crystal and Stevie Wonder
Athlete's Oath =
Judge's Oath =
Torch Lighter =
Stadium = Carter-Finley Stadium (opening ceremony)|
The 1999 Special Olympics World Summer Games were held in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, North Carolina in North Carolina, United States between June 26 and July 4, 1999. The events in 19 sports were predominantly held on the campuses of North Carolina State University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and North Carolina Central University.
Events
* Aquatics (Chapel Hill)
* Athletics / track and field (Raleigh)
* Badminton (Durham)
* Basketball (Chapel Hill and Durham)
* Bocce (Pittsboro)
* Bowling (Raleigh)
* Cycling (Garner)
* Equestrian (Raleigh)
* Football / soccer (Raleigh)
* Golf (Durham and Cary)
* Gymnastics (Raleigh)
* Handball (Raleigh)
* Powerlifting (Raleigh)
* Roller skating (Raleigh)
* Sailing (Maryland coast)
* Softball (Raleigh)
* Table tennis (Chapel Hill)
* Tennis (Chapel Hill)
* Volleyball (Chapel Hill)
External links
* [http://www.specialolympics.org Special Olympics]
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