The introduction is about the the idea of sport organization for people with intellectual disabilities. The mission of Special Olympics, which first took place in 1968 in Chicago, USA, is: a) to offer ongoing opportunities to people with intellectual disabilities in order to develop their natural state, b) to facilitate the participation of children and adults with intellectual disabilities in competitions in Olympic sports, c) to facilitate the athletic training of people with intellectual disabilities throughout the year, d) to participate in the distribution of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community, and e) to highlight the courage and experience from their participation in different sports. The Special Olympics World Games 2011 will be held in Athens (Greece) between June 25 to July 4. The event will cover over 3.000 journalists from around the world. In the Games will participate over 7.000 athletes and 2.500 coaches from 180 countries. Also, in this Mega event, will took place over 3.000 judges/referees, 40.000 family members of athletes, and 25.000 volunteers.
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