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Special Olympics World Winter Games Pyeong Chang 2013

Special Olympics World Winter GamesPyeongChang 2013

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Introduction of Games

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What is Special Olympics?

Another Olympic Games History Goals

Special Olympics is....

It features challenging and inspiring international competition among thousands of athletes, making it the world's second-largest sports event, after the Olympic Games. The culmination of years of athletic training and competition, the WorldGames bring together adults and children with intellectual disabilities to compete on the world's great athletic stages.

A non-profit organization that was founded in 1968 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver (1921-2009), sister of former U.S. President John F Kennedy. The vision took hold in June 1962 when Eunice Kennedy Shriver started a summer day camp for young people with intellectual disabilities at her home to explore their capabilities in a variety of sports and physical activities.

Every two years, the world transcends the boundaries of geography, nationality, political philosophy, gender, age, culture and religion to come together for the largest sporting and humanitarian event on the planet.

7 Global Regions

175 Countries

1,010,000 Coaches & Volunteers

4,000,000 Athletes

50,000 Events

** Global Impact of Special Olympics

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Games Overview

Jan. 29(Tuesday.) ~ Feb. 5(Tuesday.), 2013*Opening Ceremony : Jan. 29(Tue.)• *Closing Ceremony : Feb. 5(Tue.)

PyeongChang (Alpensia and YongPyong Resort)Gangneung (Indoor Ice Rink)

2,300 athletes and 1,000 team officials from 112 countries (15,000 participants in total including family members media staff, volunteers and VIPs)

USD 38.7Million (USD 9Mil from Government Subsidy, USD 3Mil from Gangwon Province, USD 26.7 by Donation)

2013 PyeongChang Special Olympics World Winter Games Organizing Committee (http://www.2013sopoc.org)SOI (Special Olympics International) (http://www.specialolympics.org)

2013 PyeongChang Special Olympics World Winter Games Organizing Committee (http://www.2013sopoc.org)

7 Sports 59 Events (Official), * 1 Sport (Exhibition) Alpine Skiing, Cross Country, Snowboarding, Snowshoeing, Speed Skating, Figure Skating, Floor Hockey* Floor Ball

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Games Vision and Goal

VISION

GOAL

Concept

SLOGAN

Participation Change Unity

- Host the best Special Olympics World Games providing enjoyment for all who are involved and convey stories of

impact

- Establish sustainable Special Olympics Movement in Korea

- Expand opportunities for people with ID to get involved in more physical activities and grow Special Olympics Move-

ment in Korea

Make Games happen with all together- athletes, families, spectators, volunteers, spon-sors

Change attitudes and promote acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities and thereby celebrate the similarities common to all people

Give people with ID con-tinuing opportunities to develop physical fitness and Change negative atti-tude and awareness toward people with ID

Demonstrate understanding and acceptance of people withID by inspiring people throughout the world

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Games Emblem & Mascot

The emblem of the 2013 Pyeongchang Special Olympics Winter Games, which will be hosted at Pyeongchang, Gangwon-do, shows an image of running dynamically and vividly under the concept of passion and joy. The yellow color symbolizes hope and happiness, pink symbolizes love and passion, green symbolizes conviction and clean energy, while blue symbolizes the vision for the future. It expresses the bright vision of the future through the passion and unity of enrea and Gangwon-do, and through the successful hosting of an Olympics of cooperation.

Emblem

“Together We Can” means “We, People with and without disabilities strive together”.

Slogan

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Mascots are animals representing Gangwon province, which are Asiatic black bear, sheep, and sheepdog.Three different animal friends are going to show their courage of partici-pating in winter sports.

'Ra' is a blue bear symbolizing one and only, sun, god-like existence, and the highest position. Ra is kind and reliable, and has strong loyalty and belief, while spreading happiness with its warmth given by the rainbow god. It is the trustworthy gatekeeper of the Special Olympics. It protects the safety, consideration and athletes of the Special Olympics. Wielder of ice, the red sheep

'In' is a sheep of passion with red fur that represents welcome and greeting. It lived in a sheep ranch in Daegwallyeong, but was later given the power of hope by the rainbow god and has become a missionary of hope for the Special Olympics. It welcomes guests with a bright and clear heart and smile. It represents unbiased exchange, love and interest. The playful green sheepdog, 'Bow'

'Bow' is a green sheepdog that represents greeting, welcome,friendship and love. It was born as a green sheepdog by the power of the nature of Pyeongchang, and it received the power of the rainbow god to become the brain for the spirit and challenge of sports. It has an active and confident personality, and its aim is to provide a safe sporting event. It spreads confidence, challenge, and the green nature of Pyeongchang

Mascots

Games Emblem & Mascot

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Main Programs– Sports Program

Alpine Skiing 12events

Super G(3), Giant Slalom(3), Slalom(3), 10mwalk(1), Super Glide(1), Glide(1)Yong Pyeong resort

Cross country Skiing Alpensia Resort(Cross-country stadium)

10events50m(C), 100m(C), 500m(F), 1km(F),3km(C), 3km(F), 5km(C), 5km(F), 7.5km(F),4×1km Relay(F) •(C):Classical, (F):Freestyle

Snowboarding Alpensia Resort

9 events

Super G(3), Giant Slalom(3), Slalom(3)

Snowshoeing Alpensia Resort(Biathlon stadium)

9events25m,50m,100m,200m,400m, 800m,1600m,4×100m Relay, 4×400m Relay

Short Track Speed Skating

Gangneung Ice-Rink 10events

25m, 55m, 111m, 222m, 333m, 500m,777m, 1000m, 1500m, 3000m Relay

Figure Skating Gangneung Ice-RinkYongPyong Dome

4eventsSingle(1), Pair(1), Ice Dancing(1),

Unified Pair(1)

Floor hockey Gangneung Community Sports Center +2

3events

Sports EventsVenues

2013 Winter Games : 57 Sports Events and 2 Demonstration Sports

※2 Demonstration Sports : Floor Ball, MATP (Motor Activities Training Program)

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Torch Run Program School Enrichment Program

선수건강증진프로그램

In keeping with the Olympic tradition of showcasing international culture and the arts, the Games will create and use non-sports activities to unite people throughout Korea in the celebration of the spirit of Special Olympics and the achievement of people with intellectual disabilities.

Relay the “flame of hope” throughout municipalities, creat-ing a festive atmosphere and ex-citement for the Games.

Educate students fromkindergarten to 12th grade and teachers about the needs and potential of people with ID

Healthy Athletes Program

Offer free screenings in 7 disci-plines to all athletes at the Games

Host Town Program

Provide international delegations time to rest and adjust and to experience Korean culture

Main Program– Non Sports Program

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Welcome! Supporters and Bloggers

Work of Student Supporters and Special Bloggers of the Special Olympics World Winter Games PyeongChang 2013 officially kick off.32 college Student Supporters and 8 Special Bloggers were welcomed at the ceremony held in Gangwon Province Hall on May 31st.

They will launch various PR activities including creating and distributing promotion video of the Games, capturing stories of the Special Olympics ath-letes, daily monitoring of the Games, and bridging between people with and without intellectual disabilities until the end of the Games period.

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WE ARE LOOKING FOR 10,000 FRIENDS!In January 2013, approximately 15,000 people including 2,300 athletes with intellectual disabilities, team officials, media staff and their family members from 111 participating countries will visit PyeongChang, from the Republic of Korea!

They are willing to come to Korea because they want to participate in the 2013 PyeongChang Special Olympics World Winter Games. The reason why Special Olympics is unique is not just because of the athletes with intellectual disabilities, but because of the fact that it has great Impact when it comes to providing the place to see, enjoy and feel the true courage and triumph.

Therefore, I am even more proud and pleased to have them as friends of Special Olympics.Please be a valuable friend Special Olympics!Yuna Kim /

Special Olympics Global Ambassador and Goodwill Ambassador for upcoming Special Olympics World Winter Games PyeongChang 2013

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School Enrichment Program

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What is

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Resources, materials and activities to engage every school leading up

to, during and after the World Winter Games in South Korea

1. Get Into It (www.specialolympics.org/getintoit) K-12 global curriculum resources2. EKS Day (http://www.specialolympics.org/eksday/) named for the Special Olympics Founder, Eunice Kennedy Shriver)3. Spread the Word to End the Word (www.R-word.org), 1st Wednesday every March4. Volunteerism with Special Olympics Korea5. Unified Sports with Special Olympics Korea 6. Matching classrooms with 2,300 athlete delegations from around the world 7. Fans in the Stands during World Games and following with Special Olympics Korea8. Participating in the Global Youth Rally, Thursday 31 January 2013, Alpensia 9. Fundraising activities benefiting the World Games or SO Korea

http://www.specialolympics.org/getintoit

http://www.specialolympics.org/eksday/

http://www.r-word.org/

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Special Classroom Matching Program 1What is it?

2013.... Please be a friend!

An opportunity to connect 2,300 classrooms around South Korea

with athletes participating in the

2013 Special Olympics World Winter Games PyeongChang from

one of the 112 nations competing through 1:1matching.

Fans in the

Stands

& Cheering

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Support of

Host Town

Program

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1) Host Country Cultural Experience

2) Local Community Involvement

3) Relax/Rest Time

4) Sports Training

Programs1. To provide athletes with the best opportunity to be

introduced to the host country’s culture and environ-ment and time to rest before the competitions

2. To increase the public awareness toward people with intellectual disabilities and participation in Games

Introduction of HTP Host Town Program (HTP)

Special Happy Matching

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List of Participating Coun-tries

111 Nations

Canada, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, United States

Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda

Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, India,

Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore

Andorra, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Belarus, Bosnia,

Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic , Denmark, Estonia, France,

Finland, Georgia Republic, Germany, Gibraltar, Great Britain, Greece,

Hungary, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan,

Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Moldova,

Monaco, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania,

Russia, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland

Tajikistan, Turkey, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Iceland

Europe Eurasia North America

Asia Pacific

Africa

Middle East North Africa

Latin America

Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba,

Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador,

Mexico, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Venezuela,

Algeria, Bahrain, Comoros, Djibuti, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon,

Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia,

Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen

China, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, Macau,

Republic of KoreaEast Asia

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Special Olympics World Winter Games Pyeong Chang 2013Homepage

▷ Please find more information on 2013 Special Olympics Games

[Official Website]www.2013sopoc.org

[Official Blog]2013specialdiary.co.kr

[Mobile Homepage]m.2013sopoc.org/special

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