special olympics

Английский Язык - Английский Язык

Определение special olympics в Английский Язык Английский Язык словарь: A sports competition held every two years for people who have mental retardation; A program of competitive sports events fashioned after the Olympic Games and intended for physically or mentally challenged athletes. an international programme of sports events and sports training for adults and children who have mental or physical problems. International sports program for people with mental retardation. It provides year-round training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type summer and winter sports for participants. Inaugurated in 1968 through the efforts of Eunice Kennedy Shriver and the Chicago Park District, the Special Olympics was officially recognized by the International Olympic Committee in 1988. Games are held every two years, alternating between winter and summer sports. International headquarters are in Washington, D.C; an athletic contest modeled after the Olympic Games but intended for mentally or physically handicapped persons

special olympics