1. Special Olympics World Winter Games Pyeong Chang 2013
Special Olympics World Winter Games
PyeongChang 2013
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2. Special Olympics World Winter Games Pyeong Chang 2013
Introduction of
Games
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3. Special Olympics World Winter Games Pyeong Chang 2013
What is Special Olympics?
 Special Olympics is....
Another Olympic Games
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.
** Global Impact of Special Olympics
7 Global Regions
175 Countries
History
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.
Goals
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 World
Games bring together adults and
children with intellectual disabilities
to compete on the world's great
athletic stages.
1,010,000 Coaches & Volunteers
4,000,000 Athletes
50,000 Events
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4. Special Olympics World Winter Games Pyeong Chang 2013
Games Overview
Period
Jan. 29(Tuesday.) ~ Feb. 5(Tuesday.), 2013
*Opening Ceremony : Jan. 29(Tue.)
•*Closing Ceremony : Feb. 5(Tue.)
Organized by
2013 PyeongChang Special Olympics World Winter
Games Organizing Committee
(http://www.2013sopoc.org)
SOI (Special Olympics International)
(http://www.specialolympics.org)
Location
PyeongChang (Alpensia and
YongPyong Resort)
Gangneung (Indoor Ice Rink)
Hosted by
2013 PyeongChang Special Olympics World Winter
Games Organizing Committee
(http://www.2013sopoc.org)
Participants
2,300 athletes and 1,000 team officials
from 112 countries
(15,000 participants in total including family
members media staff, volunteers and VIPs)
Sports
7 Sports 59 Events (Official), * 1 Sport (Exhibition)
Alpine Skiing, Cross Country, Snowboarding, Snowshoeing,
Speed Skating, Figure Skating, Floor Hockey
* Floor Ball
Budget
USD 38.7Million (USD 9Mil from Government Subsidy, USD 3Mil from Gangwon Province, USD 26.7 by Donation)
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5. Special Olympics World Winter Games Pyeong Chang 2013
Games Vision and Goal
VISION
Change attitudes and promote acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities
and thereby celebrate the similarities common to all people
-Host the best Special Olympics World Games providing enjoyment for all who are involved and convey stories of impact
GOAL
- Establish sustainable Special Olympics Movement in Korea
- Expand opportunities for people with ID to get involved in more physical activities and grow Special Olympics
Movement in Korea
Participation
Concept
Change
Make Games happen with all
together- athletes, families,
spectators, volunteers,
sponsors
Give people with ID
continuing opportunities to
develop physical fitness
and Change negative
attitude and awareness
toward people with ID
Unity
Demonstrate understanding
and acceptance of people with
ID by inspiring people through
out the world
SLOGAN
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Games Emblem & Mascot
Slogan
“Together We Can” means “We, People with and without disabilities strive together”.
Emblem
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.
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Games Emblem & Mascot
Mascots
'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'
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
participating in winter sports.
'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
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8. Special Olympics World Winter Games Pyeong Chang 2013
Main Programs– Sports Program
2013 Winter Games : 57 Sports Events and 2 Demonstration Sports
Sports
Venues
Events
12events
Super G(3), Giant Slalom(3), Slalom(3), 10mwalk(1), Super Glide(1), Glide(1)
Alpine Skiing
Yong Pyeong resort
Cross country Skiing
Alpensia Resort
(Cross-country stadium)
Snowboarding
Alpensia Resort
9 events
Super G(3), Giant Slalom(3), Slalom(3)
Snowshoeing
Alpensia Resort
(Biathlon stadium)
9events
25m,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-Rink
YongPyong Dome
Floor hockey
Gangneung Community Sports Center
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10events
50m(C), 100m(C), 500m(F), 1km(F),3km(C), 3km(F),
7.5km(F),4×1km Relay(F) •(C):Classical, (F):Freestyle
5km(C),
5km(F),
4events
Single(1), Pair(1), Ice Dancing(1),
Unified Pair(1)
3events
※2 Demonstration Sports : Floor Ball, MATP (Motor Activities Training Program)
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9. Special Olympics World Winter Games Pyeong Chang 2013
Main Program– Non Sports Program
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.
Torch Run Program
Relay the “flame of hope”
throughout
municipalities, creating a festive
atmosphere and excitement for the
Games.
선수건강증진
프로그램
School Enrichment Program
Educate students from
kindergarten to 12th grade and
teachers about the needs and
potential of people with ID
Host Town Program
Healthy Athletes Program
Provide international delegations
time to rest and adjust and to
experience Korean culture
Offer free screenings in 7
disciplines to all athletes at the
Games
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10. Special Olympics World Winter Games Pyeong Chang 2013
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
athletes, 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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11. Special Olympics World Winter Games Pyeong Chang 2013
In January 2013, approximately 15,000 people including 2,300 athletes wi
th 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
What is it?
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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 resources
2. 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 March
4. Volunteerism with Special Olympics Korea
5. 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 Korea
8. Participating in the Global Youth Rally, Thursday 31 January 2013, Alpensia
9. Fundraising activities benefiting the World Games or SO Korea
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13. Special Olympics World Winter Games Pyeong Chang 2013
2013.... Please be a friend!
Special Classroom Matching Program
1What is it?
An opportunity to connect 2,300 classrooms around South Korea
with athletes participating in the
Support of
Host Town
2013 Special Olympics World Winter Games PyeongChang from
one of the 112 nations competing through 1:1matching.
Program
Fans in the
Stands
& Cheering
a Team
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Special Happy Matching
Host Town Program (HTP)
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To provide athletes with the best opportunity to be
introduced to the host country’s culture and environmen
t and time to rest before the competitions
Introduction of HTP
Programs
1) Host Country Cultural Experience
2) Local Community Involvement
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To increase the public awareness toward people with
intellectual disabilities and participation in Games
3) Relax/Rest Time
4) Sports Training
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15. Special Olympics World Winter Games Pyeong Chang 2013
List of Participating Countrie
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Europe Eurasia
North America
Canada, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, United States
Andorra, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Belarus, Bosnia,
Latin America
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,
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba,
Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Moldova,
Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador,
Monaco, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania,
Mexico, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Venezuela,
Russia, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
Tajikistan, Turkey, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Iceland
Africa
Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda
Asia Pacific
Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, India,
Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore
111
Nations
Middle East North Africa
Algeria, Bahrain, Comoros, Djibuti, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon,
China, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, Macau,
East Asia
Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia,
Republic of Korea
Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen
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16. Homepage
Special Olympics World Winter Games Pyeong Chang 2013
▷ 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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17. Special Olympics World Winter Games Pyeong Chang 2013
Ron Vederman
+301-946-1081
Rvederman@specialolympics.org
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