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China Gears for Special Olympics.

Authors :
Chao, Loretta
Areddy, James T.
Zhu, Ellen
Bai Lin
Source :
Wall Street Journal - Eastern Edition. 9/17/2007, Vol. 250 Issue 65, pA6. 0p.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

The article looks at the preparations being made by China for the Special Olympics which involves athletes with intellectual disabilities. Unlike the Special Olympics, the Beijing Olympics will have about 10,500 athletes competing in 28 sports. Sponsors contribute cash and often send their employees as volunteers. It also mentions that Special Olympics are separate from the Paralympic games which will be held following the Olympics.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00999660
Volume :
250
Issue :
65
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Wall Street Journal - Eastern Edition
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
26868362