About 6500 athletes from 165 countries streamed into the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum during opening ceremony for nine-day competitionMichelle Obama welcomed thousands of athletes with mental disabilities to the Special Olympic World Games on Saturday during a festive opening ceremony filled with cheers,songs and compliment for their courage and determination. “My husband and I, we are so proud of you, and so incredibly proud of you,and we love you all from the bottom of our hearts,” the first lady said. She said the athletes were an example to the millions of people watching the event on television. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com