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Special Olympics is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive and respected members of society through sports training and competition. Special Olympics World Games were held in Ireland in 2003... more Special Olympics is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive and respected members of society through sports training and competition. Special Olympics World Games were held in Ireland in 2003 and Japan in 2005 and in 2007 Shanghai, China will be the hosting city from 2-11 October. This is the first time for Special Olympics World Summer Games to be held in Asia and in a developing country. Over ten thousand Special Olympics athletes and coaches, over twenty thousand family members of athletes, experts, scholars and distinguished guests, as well as forty thousand volunteers from more than 170 countries and regions will attend this grand event. Special Olympics athletes of all ability levels will compete in 25 different Olympic-type and demonstration sports: Aquatics, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Bocce, Bowling, Cricket, Cycling, Dragon Boat Racing, Equestrian, Football (Soccer), Golf, Gymnastics, Judo, Kayaking, Lion Dancing, Power lifting, Roller Skating, Sailing, Softball, Table Tennis, Team Handball, Tennis and Volleyball, as well as Motor Activities Training Program. China, which also will host the 2008 Olympic Games, will become the first country in history to host the Special Olympics World Games and Olympic Games within the span of just 12 months. The eyes of the world will be on China as it celebrates the true power of sport and the belief that sport can foster the development of a better and more peaceful world. Shanghai as one of the largest centers of economy in China has witnessed the development of the modern history of China. It is now on its way to become an international metropolis. Shanghai has made an effort to develop the city tourism mainly featuring "city scenery", "city culture", and "city commerce". The municipal government has gradually mapped out three tourism itineraries. The architecture of Shanghai also has its own characters. The Bund, the Stone-gate buildings, the different kinds of Shanghai style constructions, the modern installations which make an assemblage of different styles of architecture, ancient and modern, Chinese and foreign are worth visiting. The Special Olympics movement is a cause of humanity, love, bravery and hope, deserving care and support from the entire society. As the donation unit of 2007 Special Olympics, Jinjiang Inn chain hotels will accommodate parts of athletes and staff during the game period. New Jinjiang Business& Travel Hotel will welcome the delegation from Ireland. We are now doing fully reception preparation, making our contribution to hold an equal, happiness, harmonious special Olympic games. Please trust JI as the professional hoteliers, to meet your traveling expectations for a clean, comfortable, healthy and safe hotel experience. JI chain hotels are ideal resting places for travelers. May the 2007 Special Olympics Summer Games be an exciting and long-lasting memory for you! Hope to see you in Jinjing Inn!close

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by Paloma – posted on Aug 30, 2007

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