Tomorrow, in addition to regular competitions finishing up before our Special Olympics World Summer Games ATHENS 2011 Closing Ceremony on 4 July, there are also a few more ‘Unity Sports Events’ featuring athletes with and without intellectual disabilities playing together
We just learned that there will be an attempt to make a Guinness World Record at the volleyball venue in OAKA at 17:30 today, for the most athletes ever present on a volleyball court at one time.
There will now NOT be a press conf for Closing Ceremony anymore. Instead 1-on-1 interviews available, upon request, w/some of the talent (WonderGirls). Media can e-mail Kristin Hughes at khughes@specialolympics.org if they would like to request an interview with them. More
There’s been a lot of interest in where to find – and download – photos and videos from our Special Olympics World Summer Games that will help your coverage of our Games. While our official World Games website (www.athens2011.org) has
ALL DAY
Sports Competitions
World Games continues with various competition events; the competition schedule can be found on www.athens2011.org. For overview of schedules – look under tab “Sports” – “Schedule of the Games”. For sport specific information – look under tab
Special Olympics ''meets'' Fédération Internationale de Volleyball
29 JUNE WEDNESDAY at 14:30
The third sport proclamation signing for Special Olympics at these World Games will happen tomorrow with the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB).
Special Olympics President, Mr. Brady Lum, and Mr. Theofanis Tsiokris, the 2nd Vice President of
Who: Special Olympics athletes and celebrity guests discuss the importance of unity in sports as a way to spotlight the importance of inclusion, sportsmanship, and friendship to the rest of the world.
Where: OAKA, Main Media Center Press Conference Room
When: Tuesday,
ALL DAY
Sports Competitions
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SPECIAL OLYMPICS SAYS THANK YOU & FAREWELL TO GREECE
Special Olympics World Summer Games Athens 2011 Closing Ceremony Celebrates Athletes, Volunteers and Passes Torch To PyeongChang, Korea 2013 Winter Games
ATHENS, GREECE – 4 July 2023 – Tonight at the historic Kallimarmaron Panthinaikon Olympic Stadium there was a grand celebration
SPECIAL OLYMPICS WORLD SUMMER GAMES ATHENS 2011 CLOSES WITH CELEBRATION OF ATHLETES & VOLUNTEERS
Special Olympics Flag Lowered and Passed To Special Olympics World Winter Games Pyeong Chang, Korea 2013
ATHENS, GREECE - 3 July 2023 – Tomorrow evening on Monday 4 July, Special Olympics World Summer Games ATHENS 2011 will come to a close
Greek Parliament Ratifies Declaration of The Promotion of Sports Integration in Schools Act
Athens, Greece – 28 June 2011– Yesterday, Greek Parliament held a special session with invited guests of Special Olympics to commemorate the Declaration of The Promotion of Sports Integration in Schools Act, a landmark law that promotes the full inclusion
We just wrapped a great press conference at Athens 2011 about Unity Sports events. Unity Sports is a series of exhibition competitions that pair people with and without intellectual disabilities to compete alongside one another on the field of play.
Romario and Zico reconfirm their support for Special Olympics.
ATHENS, GREECE – July 27, 2023 – “We are an example of how our differences make us stronger and with solid steps, we want the opportunity to reach our maximum potential for a better future, said Ariel Ary, Athlete and
Coca-Cola Chairman and CEO and Special Olympics Board Member Muhtar Kent Presents 500,000 Euro Donation To Games Organizing Committee
ATHENS, Greece, June 27, 2023 – Harnessing the power of an integrated marketing campaign that includes engagement via social media, in-store retail displays, fund-raising activities, employee volunteers, a television commercial and experiential activity, The Coca-Cola Company is creating greater awareness
Special Olympics and Global Sports Community Using Sport to Create Social Change
International leaders in sport, government and social rights organizations commit to work together to find development opportunities, through sport, to improve lives of people with intellectual disabilities
ATHENS, GREECE – 27 June 2023 – Today, for the first time in
Special Olympics returns to the birthplace of sport in a historic opening ceremony
Legendary Stevie Wonder Performs For Crowd
ATHENS, GREECE - 25 June 2023 – “I think we’re home,” said Dr. Timothy P. Shriver, Chairman and CEO of Special Olympics as he welcomed an enthusiastic crowd to the historic Kallimarmaron Panthinaikon Olympic Stadium
Let these Games send a message of hope to the Greeks, Maria Menounos says
Bright and beautiful, American television presenter of Greek descent Maria Menounos was the center of attention along with renowned singer Stevie Wonder at a press conference held for the opening of the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens on
WITH CELEBRITIES AND DIGNITARIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD
ATHENS, 24 June 2023 – At a star-studded opening ceremony tomorrow night, Special Olympics World Summer Games Athens 2011 will officially be under way, and for 10 days, from 25 June to 4 July, more than 7,000 Special Olympics Athletes
SPECIAL OLYMPICS WORLD SUMMER GAMES ATHENS 2011 OPENS TOMORROW WITH CELEBRITIES AND DIGNITARIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD
SPECIAL OLYMPICS WORLD SUMMER GAMES ATHENS 2011 OPENS TOMORROW
WITH CELEBRITIES AND DIGNITARIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD
ATHENS, 24 June 2023 – At a star-studded opening ceremony tomorrow night, Special Olympics World Summer Games Athens 2011 will officially be under way,
Hilton Worldwide Named Official Hotel Sponsor Of Special Olympics
Company Celebrates Partnership with Two-Time Olympic Medalist Michelle Kwan and “Celebrating Special Olympics” Traveling Photography Exhibit
MCLEAN, Va. – June 24, 2023 – Hilton Worldwide today announced that the company is the official hotel sponsor of the Special Olympics World
Special Olympics World Summer Games ATHENS 2011: Delegations From All Over The World Are Arriving In Greece
The official Delegations of Special Olympics athletes, staff and coaches have begun to arrive in Athens from all over the world to the official Delegation Welcome Center at the Metropolitan Expo, full of enthusiasm and great expectations for the upcoming
Maria Shriver and Other Dignitaries Gather to Unveil the Special Olympics' Eunice Kennedy Shriver Plaque in Athens, Greece
Maria Shriver and Other Dignitaries Gather to Unveil the Special Olympics’ Eunice Kennedy Shriver Plaque in Athens, Greece
Ceremony Paid Tribute to the Movement’s Founder, on the Occasion of the First Day of Competition of the Special Olympics World Summer Games,
Sunday the 3rd of July, 18.00-20.00, at OAKA (Festival Area-Wall of Nations) the Volunteers Farewell Meeting will take place (activities will be held all day, 10.30-22.30).
We will be glad to meet you there to thank the volunteers of our unique
Interviews available with closing ceremonies talent, the Wonder Girls
INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE WITH CLOSING CEREMONIES TALENT, THE WONDER GIRLS
The Wonder Girls, K-pop artists from Korea will be performing as part of the closing ceremonies of the Special Olympics World Summer Games. While they are closing out the
Closing Ceremony Media access & coverage - 02/07/2023
Special Olympics World Summer Games Athens 2011
Closing Ceremony
Panathinaiko Stadium
TIME: 20:30
All Special Olympics World Summer Games Athens 2011 accredited media are invited to attend our Closing Ceremony on 4 July to see the culmination of 10 days of inspiring events. Media
Green Team
Tom Hoff (celebrity)
Adriana Behar (celebrity)
Jay Glicksman (ASF)
Aggelina Pytharoliou (Youth)
Pinelopi Blami (Volunteer)
Anna Maria Korakiti (Volunteer)
Evelyn Flores - SOLA (Athlete)
Olga Symeonidou -SO HELLAS (Athlete)
Robbie Wilson - SONA (Athlete)
Kise Shuichi - SOAP (Athlete)
Hannu Tallqvist - SOEE (Athlete)
Seok Jun Kang - SOEA (Athlete)
White Team
Sotiris
By the Chairman and CEO of Special Olympics International, Dr. Timothy Shriver And the President of the Organizing Committee for the Special Olympics World Summer Games ATHENS 2011, Mrs Joanna Despotopoulou.
Violent protests, tear gas, and broken glass in Syntagma square
Special Olympics signs three sports proclamations during World Games - 30/06/2023
Athens, Greece - 30 June 2023 - Yesterday, on behalf of the organizing committee of Special Olympics World Summer Games ATHENS 2011, a crowd was welcomed at the volleyball sports venue as Mr. Theofanis Tsiokris, 2nd Executive, Vice President of
Agreement of cooperation between S.O.I. and World Tenpin Bowling Association – Marios Nikolaides’s suggestions
Marios Nikolaides, 38, technical delegate of European Tenpin Bowling Association has been invited by World Tenpin Bowling Association in Blanos Sports Park where bowling is held during Special Olympics Athens 2011. SOI and WTBA have signed a letter of agreement
Ο.Α.Κ.Α Between the “Wall of Nations” and “Agora”
Sunday, June 26 Europe & Eurasia
Debrecen Folk Group * Traditional Dance group from Hungary
With the support of the Embassy of Hungary
11:00 & 14:00 & 18:00 @ Stage Area
Alphorn
The Greek national team will attend the Special Olympics World Summer Games Athens 2011
International athletes and European champions will be at 15:00 in Hellinikon Olympic Indoor Hall to watch the Special Olympic athletes’ performances. The international athletes Vlassis Maras (high bar), Lefetris Kosmidis (floor exercise) and the champions Lefteris Petrounias (3rd in rings
Maria Shriver and Other Dignitaries Gather to Unveil the Special Olympics’ Eunice Kennedy Shriver Plaque in Athens, Greece
Maria Shriver and Other Dignitaries Gather to Unveil the Special Olympics’ Eunice Kennedy Shriver Plaque in Athens, Greece
Ceremony Paid Tribute to the Movement’s Founder, on the Occasion of the First Day of Competition of the Special Olympics World Summer Games,
List of Celebrities and Dignitaries attending the Special Olympics World Summer Games ATHENS 2011
The following Celebrities and Dignities will be attending the Special Olympics World Summer Games:
Heads of State and Heads of Government
His All Holiness Bartholomew I, Archbishop of Constantinople, New Rome and Ecumenical Patriarch
His Excellency Dr. Karolos Papoulias, Hellenic
Bios of Celebrities and Dignities available for Media Interviews during the Special Olympics World Summer Games ATHENS 2011
The following Celebrities and Dignities are available for media interviews by request during the Special Olympics World Summer Games ATHENS 2011. In order to request a media interview, the following request form needs to be completed and submitted to Mandy
Muhtar Kent, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Coca-Cola Company cordially invites you to the presentation
of Coca-Cola’s fund-raising contribution to the Special Olympics ATHENS 2011 Organizing Committee in the presence of Timothy Shriver, Chairman and CEO Special Olympics.
Sunday, June 26,
Invitation For Accredited Media
of Special Olympics World Summer Games ATHENS 2011
Join us for a Press Conference about
Special Olympics World Summer Games Athens 2011 Opening Ceremony.
Hear from the producers, presenters and talent.
Saturday, June 25, 2011, at 13.00,
at Hilton Hotel Athens,
Terpsichore
Nimrod Hanegdi, Not just a coach, but also a parent! - 01/07/2023
Soul power of an athlete’s parent who participates in Special Olympics is equal to the one an athlete must have in order to overcome every obstacle he or she faces in life. But what happens when a parent is simultaneously
Congratulations to the organizers, the athletes and the volunteers - 30/06/2023
Lefteris Kosmidis attended the games in the Hellinikon Complex. The international athlete of floor exercise in Gymnastics, watched the Special Olympics Artistic Gymnastics Performance and was impressed by the athletes’ effort.
What were your impressions from the Special Olympics? How did
US team members bring their own stories to kayaking - 30/06/2023
Filitsa Leriou has devoted her life to Special Olympics athletes the past 12 years, in a choice that has changed her way of thinking in many things.
Leriou is assistant coach of the U.S. canoe-kayaking Special Olympics team and of Greek
Special Olympics is not all about winning - it’s about overcoming obstacles and enjoying participating in such a remarkable event. Australia may have lost to the Dominican Republic, but it doesn’t even matter: head coach of the “kangaroos”, Fran Eustrace,
The Olympic champions Chara Kariami, Irini Aindili and Klelia Pantazi work as volunteers in gymnastics
The Olympic champions Chara Kariami, Irini Aindili and Klelia Pantazi work as volunteers in artistic and rhythmic gymnastics at Hellinikon Indoor Hall. With their passion and vibrancy they call out the athletes’ names and game results and cheer spectators in
Jennifer Gil Acevedo, 19, traveled all the way from Puerto Rico to become a volunteer for the Special Olympics World Summer Games Athens 2011. Studying physics, she was asked by her school to volunteer for the Special Olympics held locally
Cristina Grigoras: “Olympic athletes are “inferior” in comparison to the Special Olympics athletes”
Really excited about the high level of the Special Olympics World Summer Games “Athens 2011” stated Cristina Grigoras, the gold Olympic medalist in Los Angeles (1984) in balance beam. Having participated in many European and Olympic Events and having been
In some big cities traffic is one of the problems that is difficult to solve. The head coach of India, AVTAR SINGH sympathize Greeks in traffic problems and gives us some advice.
Mr Singh how difficult is for your athletes to
Greek people are used to watching sports like football (soccer, in the US), basketball and volleyball. Softball in the S.O. is an unknown sport for Greeks. But since in S.O. every obstacle has to be surmounted, Greece has its own
Tampakos: ''I feel admiration and respect for the athletes''
Dimosthenis Tabakos, the Olympic gold medalist, was at the indoor hall at artistic gymnastics. Having watched the athletes using the instruments, which he in the past used to honor his country Greece, he said: ''I feel admiration and respect for
The Belgian basketball team is one of the few unified basketball teams participating in Athens Special Olympics. Women participate as partners. Kris Cuppens (Head coach of unified Belgian Special Olympics basketball team) explains why: “During the selection of the athletes
Sofia Bekatorou attended the artistic gymnastic games in the Hellinikon Indoor Hall
The Greek gold Olympic Games winner in sailing supported the international Special Olympics summer games “Athens 2011” from the very begging.
“I was touched when we entered the Kalimarmaro Stadium with the flag during the opening ceremony. Especially when I heard
Even celebrities support the International Special Olympic Games Athens 2011. Miss universe 2007, Riyo Mori from Japan, visited the badminton field at the Hellenikon Complex today. When she was asked what she thinks of the Special Olympics in Athens she
J. Despotopoulou: ''Everyone is excited with the venues as well as with the organization''
Joanna Despotopoulou, the President of the Organizational Committee of Athens 2011 International Special Olympic Games was at the Hellenikon complex watching the games. The President was at the Badminton filed first and watched the show that Nadia Komanetsi, the Olympic winner
Delighted the members of the International Committee from the Organization
The members of International Committee of Special Olympics were yesterday at the indoor field of Hellenicon and watched the efforts of the athletes in artistic gymnastics. The head of the Board of Directors, Dr. Dickean Yung expressed his enthusiasm about
The very well-known athlete of 70’s, as well as the absolute star of low hurdles, with a 122 scoring winning streaks from 1977 to 1987, were in Athens and talked for the Special Olympics organization.
Nadia Comaneci was 16 years old
Paulette Harrison is a 42 -year old Artistic gymnastics athlete and has been competing for 20 years in Special Olympics. She has undergone 23 operations on her body including the sensitive area of her left eye. “In Special Olympic Games
Eunice Shriver Kennedy had the vision of the Special Olympics in her backyard. It was her that would eagerly jump in the pool with the athletes to prove them that we are unified. Her grandson, Timbo Shriver, son of the
Kate Faber-Hickie: “People with intellectual disabilities gain from gymnastics”
“Through gymnastics, people with intellectual disabilities have better self-control”, Kate Faber-Hickie mentions. The Technical Director of artistic gymnastics has been involved with the Special Olympics movement for 32 years. It is due to Kate Faber-Hickie’s efforts, that artistic gymnastics has
Statements from the top three winners in 800-meter freestyle swimming
First place: Ricardo Aponte, Puerto Rico
The 37-year-old athlete from Puerto Ricostated he’s very happy to win the gold medal. His was also the first medal tobe awarded at the Special Olympics in Athens. “I really enjoyed the game,” he noted,and
Greek, Japanese marathon runners finish hand-in-hand - 03/07/2023
Marathon champions Maria Polyzou, of Greece, and Yuko Arimori, of Japan, crossed the S.O. half-marathon line on July 3 holding hands and inspiring other runners to do the same.
Polyzou is a veteran marathon runner and record-breaker in Greece, as well
Greek tradition of lifting stars continues with gold medalists - 03/07/2023
Powerlifting gave Greece eight medals at the Special Olympics Summer Games Athens 2011. Giorgos Nikolakis and Christoforos Patsis stole the show at the 110kg category and celebrated their victory with their families, attending the events held at OAKA’s velodrome on
Greek cyclist brings in country’s 22nd medal - 03/07/2023
Twenty-two medals in total ended up in Greek hands during S.O. Athens 2011. Greek cycling coaches Apostolis Tsarkatoglou, Konstantina Bourlouka, Varvara Liandraki, Ioanna Zira, Vasilis Grigoriou and Athanasia Iatrou, Greek S.O. athletes and Helleniko softball venue audience were there July
Jeremy Colter, from athlete to Official - 03/07/2023
"Playing and being Official is the same thing because you get involved with the people on and off the court" says Jeremy Colter, a former Special Olympics basketball athlete who became an S.O. Official.
Jeremy is 24 years old and was
As soon as he came to Helliniko venue, all the eyes of the female population turned towards him. Although he played professional basketball, Mike Saade of Lebanon came to Greece to be a head coach for the cycling team at
Unity game and awards wrap up football competitions - 03/07/2023
Football athletes of Special Olympics congregated for a Unity game and the award ceremonies at the Hellenikon venue. The participants of the Agios Kosmas 5 x5, 7 x 7 football program enjoyed the spectator’s applause and renewed their appointment for
Shriver enthusiastic over Athens Games - 02/07/2023
The Special Olympics experience in Athens has been extraordinary, international chairman Timothy Shriver said on July 2. Speaking on behalf of his family, Shriver said they were all thrilled to be here: “Greece hasn’t failed us at all. On the
He has the time of his life every time he gets on the pontium. No matter if he gets a metal or not. It’s all about participating. Andres Michel, cyclist of SO Switzerland admits : «I like the atmosphere of
Mrs. Eleni Petroulaki attended the Special Olympics World Games «Athens 2011» in the Complex of Hellinikon and awarded the medals to the athletes of badminton. Eleni was pleased by the organization, however a bit disappointed by the fact not too
One of the athletes who won a gold medal in level 2 of rhythmic gymnastics is Liliana Becerra, or otherwise Lili as her friends call her. She is from Venezuela and has taken part in a number of Latin American
All is ready for the Gala of Gymnastics - 02/07/2023
The eight teams “Gymnastic for all” of the Greek Gymnastic Federation will offer an amazing show to the spectators and visitors of the Hellenic complex on Sunday 17:00. Artistic, rhythmic and acrobatic gymnastic are combined, creating great dance movements.
238 athletes
Omaina Gill from Pakistan came to Greece during the Olympic Games back in 2004 and met her husband Dimitris. They ended up getting married and two months ago, welcomed their son, Hermes to this world. Omaina is a volunteer for
Lorena Mead, head coach for the Canadian softball team is going to go back to Canada with a souvenir - a cast, because she broke her left hand on June 30. "I took a hit for the team in the
The youngest supporter of the Special Olympics Word Summer Games “Athens 2011” was present today at the grandstands in Hellinikon handball court in order to support the crucial match of our national team 2 against Algeria. The reason he was
Our national teams in handball (Greece 1 and Greece 2) will be leaving with two medals for their participation in the Special Olympics World Games “Athens 2011”. Despite our defeat by Algeria and Kenya correspondingly, Greece 1 won the silver
Paschalia Koukouli, 14, came third in an equestrian competition at the Olympic Equestrian Center in Markopoulo on July 1. She won her bronze medal in Working Trails B1-4, raising the total of medals won by the Greek teams to eight
When athletes at the Markopoulo Olympic Equestrian Center are not riding, they use their time to draw; their work is exhibited on the wall. Today, July 1, the staff of the venue painted the female athletes’ nails for fun.
Young volunteer force keeps Olympics in high spirits - 01/07/2023
Special Olympics facilities are buzzing with joyful events and an active volunteer force of 25,000. The most interesting part, however, is the presence of the younger friends of the Games, who are voluntarily offering their valuable assistance on a daily
Strong battles on the badminton field - 01/07/2023
The spectators in the Hellinikon badminton hall had the chance to enjoy a thrilling match between Greece and United Kingdom. Giannis Stefanatos and Anna Antonopoulou won 2-1 the British Briony Johnsosn and Daren Roberts at the Mix Double game of
World-class athletes join Special Olympics Athletes in game
Past and present Olympic champions and leading world athletes representing the sports of basket, volley, weightlifting, handball and beach volley joined athletes from the Special Olympics for a friendly handball game.
Veteran NBA basketball player Dikembe Mutombo said he was deeply
The children of Nea Smyrni “are in”, too! - 01/07/2023
Sweet young voices, smiles and applauses filled the Hellenikon venue the almost 350 pupils of the elementary schools of Municipality of Nea Smyrni. They were wearing colorful caps and rushed to attend the tiny Special Olympics gymnastic athletes, who competed
A Spanish traveller, Guim Valls, who has been a volunteer in the European Special Olympics and the Paraolympics, came to Athens during his trip around the world. Coincidentally, he was found cycling in the Olympic Complex, where the Special Olympics
Τhought Entertainment UEFA Park remains a hub of fun in Helinikon football 5 x 5, as Billy Wingrove and Tottenham staff share their knowledge and tips on football, the show is extended by cheerful volunteers, suggesting that dancing should perhaps
Isle of Man athlete in his first world games - 01/07/2023
David Dinham, 21 years old from the Isle of Man, took first place in the equestrian category English Equitation, Division Α-3, on June 30. David has been horse riding since he was 14 years old and this is the first
There are three coaches in the Greek mission - 30/06/2023
There are three coaches in the Greek mission. The coach of the first team is Maria Linga, physiotherapist (coach and manager of the Therapeutic Riding Centre of Serres, Greece). Her team consists of the athletes Nikos Paganis, 26 years old,
Softball is not such a well known sport in Greece and that’s probably why there aren’t so many people at Helliniko Softball venue daily. However, when TEAM USA get on the field of play, the scenery is different. Americans S.O.
Celebrities of sports, media and the arts will be present at the indoor courts of Hellinikon, so as to give a friendly match supporting the Special Olympic Games. More specifically, in the halls, will assist among others:
Yiannis Aivazis- Actor, ex-
Special Olympic Games experiences is a blessing - 30/06/2023
Inside the lounge athletes participating in Special Olympics relax before and after the games and at the same time they draw and enjoy themselves with board games and papercraft. The two lounges that exist in Hellinikon Complex are full of
From the small island of Aruba, part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the small delegation of 16 people writes history in Greece. In the Courts of Hellinikon, Aruba’s badminton team is prepared for its first final on Friday.
The team
Anastasia Majinopoulou is an equestrian evaluator. Since 1999 she has been a national evaluator of dressage. Her opinion of the Special Olympics 2011 is very good: the evaluators are happy, as well as the competitors. She is impressed of the
“Children’s University” at the Markopoulo Olympic Equestrian Centre
Today, the Markopoulo Olympic Equestrian Centre was filled with young spectators. The pupils of the nursery school “Children’s University” from Lagonissi watched the game joyfully. Effie Chaia, their teacher, talked to them about the Special Olympics and their importance; although,
The 35 years old Spanish Special Olympic golf player Maria Tamara Maldonado although she has been injured in her left arm, is still happy to having participated in the competition. She has not lost her smile and her positive energy.
Greek and Dutch athletes compete for the joy of participation
Greece won the Netherlands 13-4 in the Special Olympics World Summer Games in handball. The next opponent on their way to the finals is Algeria. The Greek athletes continuing their victory series, conquered today the “Oranje” and need a difference
Anna Antonopoulou is the youngest athlete of the Greek badminton Special Olympics team. She is only 11 years old. She competed against Sami Sebam from Libya in a game which was an absolute derby. By her passion and insistence she achieved
The title of the best supporters could easily be awarded to the Dutch visitors at the World Special Olympic Games “Athens 2011”. During the handball game of their National team against Algeria they didn’t stop dancing on the tribunes. Supporters
Four victories, three defeats for the Greek athletes of badminton
Special Olympics Badminton games continued today successfully. The Greek team made an impressive appearance. Four athletes continued victoriously to the next round, while the remaining three were defeated. Ioannis Stefanos, Anastassios Kaoullis, Moustafa Moustafa and Kitsitzi Otslan qualified to the
Dimitris Kaffatos : “ Special Olympics show the real spirit of sports”
Dimitris Kaffatos, the goalkeeper of AEK and the greek national handball team, visited the handball court in Hellinikon. The famous handballer attended the India - United Emirates of Arabia game and stated with enthusiasm: “I felt that I ought to
Dimitris Kaffatos : “ Special Olympics show the real spirit of sports”
Dimitris Kaffatos, the goalkeeper of AEK and the greek national handball team, visited the handball court in Hellinikon. The famous handballer attended the India - United Emirates of Arabia game and stated with enthusiasm: “I felt that I ought to
The art coexists with sports, but in Special Olympics gets a great dimension. Before start the Games the athletes under the supervision and the guidance of volunteers, working creatively and most of their projects are noteworthy.
Aikaterini Palantzi, Anna Kiourka,
Party atmosphere during the final day of gymnastics
The atmosphere in Hellinikon Indoor Hall, where gymnastics took place, was really cheerful and impressive. After the closing events, judges, coaches, athletes and volunteers drifted the visitors and the spectators on the tribunes to join them dancing to the rhythm
With a gold medal in balance beam and a bronze in all-around, Clio Antonopoulou completed her artistic gymnastics participation in Special Olympics World Summer Games “Athens 2011”. The 33 years old Special Olympics athlete was very proud of her participation
Great performance for Greece in the fields of Equestrian
Greece until now has won six medals in the fields of Equestrian. Nikos Paganis from Serres won the golden medal in the group of CI_4, Chrysanthi Chatziemmanuil won the silver medal for the same group. Panagiotis Vasiliadis won the fourth
Patricia Kougioufa. The oldest volunteer of Special Olympics 2011 in the Markopoulo Olympic Equestrian Center. She is 79 years old born in 1932. After the check-in bright in the morning she rushes to the fields and take her place, ready
The kindergarten “Helios” of Porto Rafti, visited today the Markopoulo Olympic Equestrian Center. Ioanna, Simela, Konstantinos, Giorgos, Anna, Fei and the other kids talked with enthusiasm about the sport of equestrian, many of them wanted to ride the horses, while
Greek and Dutch athletes compete for the joy of participation
Greece won the Netherlands 13-4 in the Special Olympics World Summer Games in handball. The next opponent on their way to the finals is Algeria. The Greek athletes continuing their victory series, conquered today the “Oranje” and need a difference
Antonio Marchado participates in Special Olympics with impressive results in swimming and golf
Maria Marchado (Portugal) is the coach of her son and Special Olympics athlete Antonio Marchado. She has been the golf coach of her son for the last six years. She has also participated in the Shanghai Special Olympic games as
Today, Takis Fissas and the EPO mission were in Agios Kosmas facilities. The ex- footballer watched the games showing his interest for the Special Olympics institution.
He signed autographs smiling and he wished good luck to all.
Triumph for Greece in Equestrian Division C1_4 held at the Markopoulo Olympic Equestrian Centre. Nikos Paganis from Serres won the gold medal and Chrysanthi Chatziemmanouil the silver, while in fourth place came Panagiotis Vassiliadis. N. Paganis is 25 years old
Becoming Special Olympics coach while celebrating a victory
Stephen Ward comes from Isle of Man and has been the coach of the Special Olympics athletes Sean Roberts and Kail Monighan for the last 6 years. They have also participated in the Shanghai Special Olympic Games.
How did he get
Vassilis is the youngest athlete to compete in the Special Olympics of Athens. He exceeded all our expectations in level two in artistic gymnastic. He won three gold medals: in pommel horse, in horizontal bar and parallel bars he also
Today was a fantastic day for the Greek swimming team. Our athletes really churned up the water.
In total Greece won 5 medals, one gold and 4 silvers.
The gold medal winner Georgios Vouzounerakis (100m freestyle M18) was really happy. “ I
Nadia Comaneci was in a different role today. The gold medal Olympic winner in artistic gymnastics competed in badminton against her husband, the Olympic winner athlete Bart Conner. The promotional game took place in Hellinikon during Special Olympics Worldwide Summer
Sakis Kirkou is 17 years old, member of a large family (four brothers and sisters) and comes from Serres, Greece. He goes to school and in his spare time he plays football and basketball. His father is a builder, and
Fourteen year old, Austrian golf player, Freitag Robert, a pupil from Graz, has participated for the first time in Special Olympics and today (27-6-2023) he also celebrated his birthday.
He played in Unified Level 2 and scored par-4 in hole 18,
''It has been a great pleasure for me to volunteer at the Special Olympics, since it is such an importantevent”, Mathias said, a German volunteer. His presence alone with other volunteers from abroad are the proof of the international character
Yiannis Stefanatos achieved a great distinction in Badminton. The Special Olympics Athlete beat Yim Cheuk Wing 2-0 ( Score:21-14, 23-21). During the first set Yiannis was the protagonist of the game while in the second he was nervous so the
From far away Trinidad-Tobago this small group of athletes comes from. Benjamin Giselle, 30 years old James Judy Anne S, 18 years, Julien Chantal ,18 years old and the youngest Shage Vella Rapier just 15 years old. They have all been training
Richard Vella, Ambassador of Malta, his wife, super fan Maria Roza, mother of participant, the flag of the Mediterranean island of Malta as well as our volunteers “are all in” showing the real meaning of Special Olympic games. Joy and
Nicos Paganis, is 25 years old and has been riding for three years. He comes from Serres, Greece, and is a gardener. He finished technical college and has a sister who is a policewoman. His father is a retired military
Greek swimming success shows promising future for sport
This was another good day for the Greek team. Following the bronze by Giorgos Papadopoulos in 800m freestyle swimming on June 26, two more Greek athletes took a medal the next day.
One of the youngest members of the Greek swim
The champions of artistic gymnastics follow the Special Olympic Games!
Today three members of the Greek national team of artistic gymnastics, visited the indoor field of the Ηellenikon to watch the international Special Olympics in Athens. The champions accompanied by the president of the Federation, Thanasis Vasiliadis and the federational
Maria Marinucci, 27 years old, and Johanna Schoenech, 25 years old, have come from Pennsylvania USA to Greece in order to participate in the 2011Special Olympics. Maria has been riding for twelve years and Johanna for six years. They stated
It is participation itself that makes the Special Olympics really special. Today was the first day of divisioning round in bowling in Blanos Sports Park.
Australian athlete, Tumaalii Viliamiu, 25, participates in international bowling games for the sixth time in his
A moving evening of love and respect at the Panathenaikon Stadium in Athens
The real Greece, of culture, sports and hospitality came alive again at the Panathenaikon Stadium on June 25, welcoming 10,000 members of the Special Olympics family and thousands of spectators who enjoyed singer Stevie Wonder with his band and many
Devon Thretheway made her long journey from her home country, New Zealand, with one target in mind: to take part in the Special Olympics of 2011 in the equestrian sport. She was very excited to watch the Opening Ceremony the
Three Special athletes - Kasem Fandi, 26, Crountour Tager,12, and Makan Nisreen, 14 - came from distant Syria to chase success and recognition at the Athens Games and the equestrian sport. They had their first contact with the horses today.
Costa Rican athlete Mari-Cruz Marin, 13, brought an unexpected upset to her teammates when she was taken ill during the cycling preliminaries today. After breaking abruptly, Mari-Cruz experienced intense abdominal pain and was helped to the First Aid station in
After the end of the second preliminary heat of 25 meters, Natalia Sadilova burst into tears, because she believed that she finished in the last place. But this proved not to be the case as the 18 year old Russian
Students of the Geitonas school in Vari have volunteered for the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens. The 36 students and graduates of the International Baccalaureate program will work as ball boys at the 5 x 5 football venue
Third place: Giorgos Papadopoulos, Greece, 800-meter freestyle swimming
Swimmer Giorgos Papadopoulos from Thessaloniki, 35, is the first Greek medal winner at the Games. Brimming with emotion at the end of his 800-meter freestyle swim, the bronze medal winner told the media:
Today, a lot of celebrities attended the Unity Sports Event of cycling, in the Softball court at the Helliniko. The flashes of the photographs went red when the famous Chinese actress Zang Zii, the co-presenter of the Special Olympics commencement wore
Ziko and Romario impressed with their presence during the Special Olympics opening at 7Χ7 installations of Agios Kosmas.
Ziko, or in other words the white Pele, as the funs of football use to call him, welcomed the Media volunteers showing them his
Brazilian football stars show up at Special Olympics
Famed Brazilian veteran footballers Zico and Romario made a surprise appearance at the Special Olympic World Summer Games in Athens to attend the football games at the 7 x 7 courts in Agios Kosmas.
Zico, known by his football fans as
Andora’s Principality will have two representatives of the Badminton in the Global Special Olympic games of “Athens 2011”. Eric Antran and Giordi Tenias have travelled from Pyrenees Valleys and have started working out their training at the Hellenic Indoor Hall
Sakis Kirkou is 17 years old, member of a large family ( four brothers and sisters) and comes from Serres, Greece. He is a student and in his free time he plays football and basketball. His father is a builder,
In the first preliminary heat of women’s 3000 meters, the Moroccan athlete Jacoubi achieved an impressive time of 11.29.10, leaving the Serbian athlete Asanin an entire lap behind her. However, Asanin surpassed herself and achieved to finish in the second
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