Some 6,500 athletes from around the world took part in the Special Olympics, which used venues around the Los Angeles area.
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Ahead of the closing ceremony, Egypt’s Special Olympics delegation head appealed for the government to provide greater support to the athletes, stating that it is important to ensure their talents and skills are accepted and allowed to flourish back home. Placards from their delegations were brought in on a enormous red carpet.
Andi Gusmari, who speaks no English, went missing from USC campus Saturday. According to Carr, Gusmari was hungry and confused, but otherwise in good condition.
Special Olympics is a global movement aimed at empowering people with intellectual disabilities to become accepted and valued members of their communities, which leads to a more respectful and inclusive society for all.
Special Olympics World Games Medals Tally – After 7 full days of sport. There were 27 best-on- record marks broken in the time or weighed sports of track and field, swimming, cycling, powerlifting and roller skating.
Jam band O.A.R. and Canadian singer-songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen are among those scheduled to say goodbye.
Away from the competitions, thousands of athletes lined up at a medical center at the University of Southern California for the games’ Healthy Athletes program.
Through Thursday, approximately 4,300 pairs of shoes were distributed, along with about 500 hearing aids and 100 mouth guards.
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“I want to thank my coach, Camie Crowe, for getting me ready to win the gold!” said Dutiel on Wednesday.
