Summer Special Olympic Games

Special Olympics (referred to as Special Olympics) is an international sports training and competition based on the Olympic spirit, which is specially aimed at people with mental retardation. Special Olympics sports are very rich, from the most basic functional activities to the most advanced competitions, suitable for Special Olympics athletes of all ages and abilities. Special Olympics (referred to as Special Olympics or Special Olympics) includes local, national, intercontinental and world-class. Among them, the World Special Olympics is held every two years, alternating between summer and winter. Special olympics international * * * hosted 13 Summer Special Olympics and 10 Winter Special Olympics. In 2007, Shanghai hosted the 12 World Special Summer Olympics.

The International Special Olympics Committee (special olympics international or Special Olympics for short) is the international authoritative organization and management body of the Special Olympics, and is also an organization approved by the International Olympic Committee to independently carry out sports activities in the name of "Olympics" around the world. Over the years, it has been committed to promoting the development of the world special Olympics. Special olympics international was founded by eunice kennedy shriver, the sister of former US President John F. Kennedy, and is now the honorary chairman of the organization; The current chairman is Mr Timothy shriver. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., special olympics international has over 160 member organizations and 2.25 million Special Olympics athletes.

General assembly significance

By participating in the Special Olympics, people with mental retardation can enhance their physical function, sports skills, self-esteem and self-confidence, cultivate friendship and get the support of their families. Special Olympics athletes bring these benefits into their daily life, work, study and community activities. Family members can become closer, community volunteers can become good friends with athletes, and everyone can see the value of mentally retarded people.