Special Olympics European Summer Games

September 10, 2014
12:00 am
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From September 13 – 20 Antwerp Belgium will host the Special Olympics European Summer Games 2014 – the largest multi-sport event this year for athletes with intellectual disabilities. 2 000 athletes from 58 countries will compete in 10 sports demonstra

From September 13 – 20 Antwerp Belgium will host the Special Olympics European Summer Games 2014 – the largest multi-sport event this year for athletes with intellectual disabilities.

2 000 athletes from 58 countries will compete in 10 sports demonstrating to Europe and the world their abilities courage and spirit. Table Tennis is one of the ten sports.

The Games will be officially declared open by HSH Queen Matilda of Belgium and thousands of family members fans volunteers officials sponsors and spectators will be in Antwerp for the European Games. As well as the excitement of the sports competitions there will be various community-building events throughout the week.

Follow the event on Fabebook: facebook.com/soeuropeeurasia or @SpecOlympicseu

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