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Greek Athletes Return Triumphant From Abu Dhabi Special Olympics

The 92-member team representing Greece at the Special Olympics held in Abu Dhabi last week returned to Greece on Monday full of pride, joy and emotion -- and loaded down with 64 medals. Greek officials welcomed the team at the...

Special Olympics Closing Ceremony Held Monday

Athens bid farewell to the approximately 7,000 athletes of the Athens Special Olympics[...]

"Wonder Girls" Perform at Closing Ceremony of the Special Olympics

Pop sensation the "Wonder Girls" wowed their audience and got everyone dancing at the closing ceremony of the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens, on 4, July. The South Korean girl group, sang their number one singles, "Nobody"...

Special Olympics: Greece Wins Gold Medals in Badminton & Golf

A number of successes were recorded for Greece, on Saturday July 2nd, in the Special Olympic Summer Games. 11-year-old Anna Antonopoulou won the gold medal in the singles in badminton, while Maria Petrides, Zacharias Peiniris, Spyros Meintanis, and...

NY Photographer Captures Essence of Special Olympics

According to the chairman of Special Olympics, T. Shriver, the work of Richard  Korman is a representation of dignity itself. The New York photographer has captured with his camera great personalities such as Nelson Mandela, Muhammada Ali, and various celebrities...

Special Olympics Kicks Off with Opening Ceremony

Greek President Karolos Papoulias officially declared the official opening of the Athens 2011 World Summer Special Olympics on Saturday evening.  It was a spectacular ceremony staged at the Panathinaikon Stadium, the venue of the first modern 1896 Olympic Games.   From...

The Official Launch of the Special Olympics World Summer Games – Athens, 2011

Saturday, June 25th sees the official launch of the Special Olympics World[...]

Special Olympics Flame Travels from Karytena to Tripoli Today

Today, the Special Olympics Flame is going to travel from Karytena to Tripoli. The official reception will be held at  Areos Square and a festival will follow. The Flame of Hope is going to travel through the ancient city Argos...

Αrrivals of Special Olympics National Delegations

Official delegations of Special Olympics athletes, staff and coaches began to arrive in Athens from around the world on Tuesday.  The opening of the 2011 Games is scheduled for Saturday. Up until midday on Tuesday, 2,812 people had arrived...

Athens Special Olympics Flame Lit at Pnyx Hill

The "Athens 2011" Special Olympics torch on Thursday was kindled by sun rays concentrated by a concave mirror at the Pnyx Hill, the meeting place of the Athenian assembly during antiquity. Acting in the role of an ancient high priestess,...

Stevie Wonder to Open Special Olympics in Greece!

The American artist Stevie Wonder will appear for the very first time in Greece, playing the piano and singing some of his most successful songs, in the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics on June 25th. Phocas Evangelinos is...

Profile of Special Olympics 2011 Torch

The ancient Greek fret ornament Meandrous, is a symbol of victory and unity, eternal life, and emblem of the impossible according to the Greek mythology. With this symbol, the sacred flame of hope will cross the five continents, carrying a...

Alkistis Protopsalti & Andrea Bocceli to Sing at Special Olympics 2011

Greek singer Alkistis Protopsalti and Andrea Bocceli will sing at the Special Olympics 2011, as they are both very involved in social issues. The lyrics of their song is written by Rebecca Roussi.  Stefanos Korkolis composed the music. Alkistis Protopsalti will sing the...

Citizen in Deed Organization Calls for Special Olympics Volunteers

The governmental organization of volunteers “Citizen in Deed” is one of  five organizations which cooperates with the Special Olympics.  It aims at supporting the holding of the "Special Olympics ATHENS 2011".  The event will be held in Greece on June 25th...

Special Olympics Torch Arrives in Athens!

The Special Olympics' torch which will be held in Athens in 2011, was received today. It was transferred to the President of the Greek Republic Karolos Papoulias from the Chair of the Special Olympic Hellas Joanna Despotopoulous.  They were...