你和你的小朋友了解殘疾人士嗎？今年的2015年世界特殊奧林匹克運動將在7月25日至8月2日洛杉磯舉行！這是一個好機會讓你和你的家庭成員關係可以變得更加親密，提出運動的重要性，與社區志願者成為好朋友和分享特殊人士的一些故事，讓你的小朋友更可以看到智障人的價值。
通過參加特奧運動，智障人可以增強身體機能，動作技能，自尊，自信，培養友誼以及得到家庭成員的支持。主辦機構希望借此賦予智障人士成為接受和尊重他們的社區，這導致了更多的尊重和包容性的社會的所有成員。
開幕式是週六在洛杉磯Colliseum，預計有50多萬人將會參加這次運動會，包括志願者和觀眾。您可以下載中心的應用程序，到各個場館運行的火炬，現身助威的運動員，來自165個國家。開幕式打折座位仍然可上網訂購，奧運會將在ESPN播出。
當天的名人會有: Stevie Wonder • Avril Lavigne • O.A.R. • Cody Simpson • Nicole Scherzinger • J Balvin & Becky G • Cassadee Pope • Siedah Garrett
About Opening Ceremony (Source from 2015 Special Olympic World Game Web)
The inspiring Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015 will take place on Saturday, July 25, 2015 in the historic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, the only venue in the world to host two Olympiads (1932 and 1984), two Super Bowls (I and VII) and one World Series (1959). The star-studded show will celebrate the true stars of the Games – the athletes of Special Olympics – with exciting entertainment, the Parade of Athletes and the culmination of the Final Leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run and lighting of the Special Olympics cauldron. Broadcast internationally by ESPN, fans around the world will be able to participate in this memorable start to the World Games!
Headlining talent includes Stevie Wonder, Avril Lavigne, O.A.R., Cody Simpson, Nicole Scherzinger, J Balvin and ‘Reach Up LA’ theme song creator Siedah Garrett. The show will be directed by Emmy Award Winner, Debbie Allen and produced by FiveCurrents with appearances by Jimmy Kimmel, Eva Longoria, Lauren Potter, Michael Phelps, Yao Ming, Greg Louganis, Stephanie McMahon and many more...
EVENT TIMELINE
GATES OPEN: 3:00 PM
SHOW START TIME: 5:00 PM
Please arrive early to ensure time for security screenings and entry to the Coliseum in time for the start of the show. Services including Merchandise and Spectator Information will be provided starting at 3:00PM.
To purchase tickets, visit Ticketmaster at: http://bit.ly/1dyHBWh
PARKING INFORMATION
Due to increased security and the high level of local and international dignitaries in attendance; most of the lots near or around the coliseum will be unavailable for spectator parking. Bill Robertson Way will be closed for security purposes and other streets around the Los Angeles Coliseum will be impacted due to the magnitude and operational needs of the event.
Go Metro. The recommended Expo Line Metro station is Expo Park/USC Station. Limited parking will be available at designated USC campus lots – please check back for further details on specific lot locations closer to the day of the event.
Special Olympics Volunteers will be on-site to help direct to the main Spectator entry plaza. Please see below a detailed map of the Coliseum for the Opening Ceremony.
