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Eunice Kennedy Shriver, founder of Special Olympics

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I witnessed the Opening Ceremony of the SOB National Games

Annelies Matthe

21 May 2013

Wednesday 8th May the 32nd Special Olympics Belgium National Games were officially declared open during a moving Ceremony at the Sint-Pietersplein in Ghent. It stopped raining 15 minutes before the start of the event and as of then the atmosphere got warmer every minute.

Special Olympics National Games were again a big success!

Greet Sysmans

09 May 2013

From 8 to 11 May the City of Ghent welcomed more than 3300 Special Olympics athletes from 280 Belgian clubs to participate in the 2013 National Games. These Games are the biggest sporting event in Belgium for athletes with intellectual disabilities. A four-day sports festival with competitions in 19 different sports. Hip, hip hurray for all the athletes and congratulations to the organization!

SOB National Games live on twitter!

Greet Sysmans

08 May 2013

Follow the 2013 Special Olympics National Games live on twitter via #sob2013. Or come to cheer for the 3300 athletes who will compete in 19 different sports.

Important public information session on 2 May

Greet Sysmans

06 May 2013

Special Olympics Belgium together with the SO2014 organization had the opportunity to publicly present the 'Games of the Heart'. The info session took place in the premises of the Belgian Chamber of Representatives.

SO athletes excelled at Antwerp 10 Miles

Greet Sysmans

24 Apr 2013

Two Special Olympics athletes very successfully ran the DVV Antwerp 10 Miles on Sunday 21 April. Mathieu De Smedt ran the race in 1:50:17 and André Schepers made it in an extraordinary 1:06:19! Congratulations! They also ran with the Olympics Torch, wich made the happening even more appealing.

Vacature is looking for Talent with a Heart

Greet Sysmans

23 Apr 2013

Become more than a fan and volunteer for a job within the SO2014 organisation. If you are a leader with a heart of gold and some spare time, or a company with the right team (spirit), this is your chance. Surf to the Vacature website and go for it!

Unified Sailing Team officially launched

Greet Sysmans

22 Apr 2013

With the official opening of the sailing season, the Unified Sailing boat 'Antwerp Flyer' made its first trips on April 19 & 20. It was a heartwarming experience for everyone involved. Here're some pictures and testimonials that don't lie ...

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