Multi-sport events

Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games Summer to Kick Off in Chengdu Soon

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Friday, January 29, 2021

At the same time, the aircraft features graphics of the World University Games, including colors that represent host city and good wishes for the success of the Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games Summer.

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  • At the same time, the aircraft features graphics of the World University Games, including colors that represent host city and good wishes for the success of the Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games Summer.
  • The 31st Summer World University Games is set to take place in Chengdu between August 18 and 29, which will feature 18 sports such as basketball, volleyball, track and field and swimming.
  • At present, there are only 200 days left until the opening of the Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games Summer, which will be followed by around a dozen major events, including the 2022 World Table Tennis Championships, 2023 AFC Asian Cup and the 2025 World Games, among others.
  • Just as Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr. has predicted, "Chengdu is running toward the world, and the world is running into Chengdu".

Randy Owen Named Honorary Co-Chair of The World Games 2022 Birmingham

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Officials announced today that world-renowned country music artist and humanitarian Randy Owen has joined The Games as an Honorary Co-Chair.

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  • Officials announced today that world-renowned country music artist and humanitarian Randy Owen has joined The Games as an Honorary Co-Chair.
  • Millions of people around the world have grown up with Randys one-of-a-kind voice, said The World Games 2022 CEO Nick Sellers.
  • Owen will participate in several events at The World Games 2022, including the Opening and Closing Ceremonies.
  • The World Games was established by the International World Games Association, an organization recognized by the International Olympic Committee.

Special Olympics Canada Announces $1m Donation From Sobeys Inc. to Support a Shared Vision of Accessible Sport, Health And Nutrition for Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities

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Monday, August 10, 2020

These funds will directly support 49,600 Special Olympics athletes and the 22,000 volunteers that deliver more than 6,175 programs in 365 communities across Canada.

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  • These funds will directly support 49,600 Special Olympics athletes and the 22,000 volunteers that deliver more than 6,175 programs in 365 communities across Canada.
  • Sharon Bollenbach, CEO, Special Olympics Canada
    As a proud national partner of Special Olympics Canada, we are continually inspired by the dedication and perseverance of these athletes.
  • Interview opportunities are available with representatives from Special Olympics Canada, Sobeys Inc. and local Special Olympics athletes.
  • From two-year-olds to mature adults, more than 49,600 athletes with an intellectual disability are registered in Special Olympics year-round programs acrossCanada.

Embarking on a New Journey, the Construction of the Venues for the World University Games Kicked into High Gear

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Wednesday, February 26, 2020

After the national holiday of the Spring Festival, the construction of the venues for the Chengdu World University Games has been resumed orderly as scheduled.

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  • After the national holiday of the Spring Festival, the construction of the venues for the Chengdu World University Games has been resumed orderly as scheduled.
  • According to the Organizing Committee of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games Chengdu, there are altogether 49 stadiums and gymnasiums to be built or renovated by April 2021.
  • These brilliant construction projects can add glamour to the World University Games as well as to Chengdu, a future "World Competition City".
  • After the short break of the Spring Festival, the construction work re-started, shifting to the "fast-lane" and kicking into high gear.

Creative Ideas Wanted for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies for the 31st Summer World University Games Chengdu 2021

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Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Chengdu, a charming city in Western China, was nominated as the host of the 31st Summer World University Games, also marking the first time of this region to hold a global multi-sport event.

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  • Chengdu, a charming city in Western China, was nominated as the host of the 31st Summer World University Games, also marking the first time of this region to hold a global multi-sport event.
  • According to the Organizing Committee of the 31stFISU Summer World University Games Chengdu,on the morning of January 16, 2020, the 31st FISU Summer World University Games Chengdu held an event to mark the beginning of its world wide solicitation activity of creative ideas for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Games.
  • You can visit the official website of the 2021 Chengdu Summer University Games( www.2021chengdu.com )to getmoreinformationand submit your ideas.
  • The PreparatoryCommittee of Chengdu World University Games sincerely hope to hold high quality opening and closing ceremonies with great Sichuan charm and displaying the power of youth.

2026 Gay Games XII Host City Selection Process to Begin

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Thursday, December 19, 2019

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Federation of Gay Games (FGG), www.GayGames.org , announces the bidding process to host the 2026 Gay Games XII has begun.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Federation of Gay Games (FGG), www.GayGames.org , announces the bidding process to host the 2026 Gay Games XII has begun.
  • Gay Games is open to all, and since its debut in 1982 it has continued to perpetuate the legacy of changing cultural, social and political attitudes towards LGBTQ+ people.
  • A core principle of the Federation of Gay Games is "Participation, Inclusion and Personal Best".
  • These principles will be represented next in 2022 at Gay Games 11 in Hong Kong.

2026 Gay Games XII Host City Selection Process to Begin

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Thursday, December 19, 2019

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Federation of Gay Games (FGG), www.GayGames.org , announces the bidding process to host the 2026 Gay Games XII has begun.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Federation of Gay Games (FGG), www.GayGames.org , announces the bidding process to host the 2026 Gay Games XII has begun.
  • Gay Games is open to all, and since its debut in 1982 it has continued to perpetuate the legacy of changing cultural, social and political attitudes towards LGBTQ+ people.
  • A core principle of the Federation of Gay Games is "Participation, Inclusion and Personal Best".
  • These principles will be represented next in 2022 at Gay Games 11 in Hong Kong.

New Tour of China Available for 2019 World Police & Fire Games in Chengdu

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Wednesday, January 23, 2019

The World Police and Fire Games was initially founded by California police officers some 30 years ago and has grown into a sort of Olympic Games for police and firefighters from around the globe.

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  • The World Police and Fire Games was initially founded by California police officers some 30 years ago and has grown into a sort of Olympic Games for police and firefighters from around the globe.
  • This exclusive tour will be the perfect complement for police, firefighters, and their families who will be coming to Chengdu for the games.
  • For more information on this exclusive offering from China Tour, please visit their website .
  • China Tour prides itself on its client-first approach and competitively priced trips to China and East Asia.

Sweden selected to host the 2021 Special Olympics World Winter Games

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Monday, December 17, 2018

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Sweden has been granted the opportunity to host Special Olympics' flagship sporting event, the World Winter Games in 2021.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Sweden has been granted the opportunity to host Special Olympics' flagship sporting event, the World Winter Games in 2021.
  • "We are proud that Sweden will host the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2021.
  • The Special Olympics World Games is one of the largest sporting events on the planet, and inspires, promotes and advances a world of full inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities.
  • The 2021 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Sweden are expected to host 2,000 athletes and Unified Sports Partners from 105 nations who will participate in nine various sport disciplines.

2018 Special Olympics USA Games and SourceAmerica Team up to Present First-Ever USA Games Job Fair

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Thursday, May 31, 2018

For the first time at a USA Games, Special Olympics will offer a job fair for athletes in conjunction with the USA Games in Seattle.

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  • For the first time at a USA Games, Special Olympics will offer a job fair for athletes in conjunction with the USA Games in Seattle.
  • The 2018 Special Olympics USA Games will be held in Seattle, Washington July 1-6, 2018.
  • The 2018 USA Games will also highlight Special Olympics' work in sport, education, health and community-building.
  • For more information on the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games, please visit SpecialOlympicsUSAGames.org and follow on Facebook (@SpecialOlympicsUSAGames), Twitter (@2018USAGames) and Instagram (@SpecialOlympicsUSAGames).