USA Team and The 2013 Winter Special Olympics
Photo Galleries
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Team USA of the Special Olympics
Ambassador Sung Kim poses with Special Advisor for Disability Rights Judith Heumann and Team USA members.
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Team USA of the Special Olympics
Reception hosted by AMCHAM Korea for Team USA of the Special Olympics World Winter Games.
USG DOCUMENTS
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President Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to the Opening Ceremony of the 10th Special Olympics World Winter Games
President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to PyeongChang, Korea to attend the Opening Ceremony of the 10th Special Olympics World Winter Games on January 29, 2013.
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Snowshoes Return Athlete to Land of Birth (Source: Department of State, IIP Digital)
Snowshoe racer Tae Hemsath is a member of the 2013 U.S. Special Olympics Team participating in the 10th World Winter Games in the Republic of Korea January 29–February 5.
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Korean Games Are Homecoming for Snowboarder Henry Meece (Source: Department of State, IIP Digital)
Henry Meece from Oregon will be representing the United States as a snowboarding competitor at the 10th Special Olympics 2013 World Winter Games in Pyeongchang, Korea, January 29–February 5. For Henry, 22 years old, it will be an extra special occasion because he is returning to the country of his birth.
The easiest way to enjoy The 2013 Winter Special Olympics
· Period: Jan. 29 - Feb. 5, 2013
· Place: Pyeongchang & Gangrung
· Ticket Price: 10,000 KW(US$9)
· How to Buy : Interpark
(http://www.interpark.co.kr/)
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: the Special Olympics World Games for people with intellectual disabilities. Pyeongchang in Gangwon-Do will be hosting the 2013 Winter Special Olympics, and you can watch the entire games, except the opening and closing ceremonies, with just one ticket. The ticket comes with a $150 voucher which can be used during the Special Olympics.
2013 평창 스페셜 올림픽을 즐길 수 있는 가장 쉬운 방법
• 기간: 2013년 1월 29일 – 2월 5일
• 장소: 강원도 평창, 강릉
• 티켓 가격: 10,000 원
• 구매 방법: 인터파크 홈페이지
(http://www.interpark.co.kr/)
올림픽하면 4년마다 열리는 올림픽과 뒤이어 열리는 장애인 올림픽을 떠올릴 것입니다. 여기에 국제적인 올림픽이 하나 더 있습니다. 전세계 지적장애인들을 위한 국제 스포츠 대회, 스페셜 올림픽이 바로 그것입니다. 강원도 평창에서 개최되는 2013 동계 스페셜 올림픽의 개막식과 폐막식을 제외한 모든 경기를 티켓 한장으로 관람하실 수 있습니다. 동 티켓은 올림픽기간 동안 사용할 수 있는 15만원 상당의 쿠폰이 동봉됩니다.