During Aug.10-12, 2010, Special Olympics East Asia Unified Equestrian Training Camp was Held in Inner Mongolia, China. 46 SO athletes and their partners participated in the 3-day Unified Equestrian Training Camp. Mr. Jia Yong, Board Member of Special Olympics International and Executive Chairman of Special Olympics China, Mr. Huang Jianyi, Sports Director of Special Olympics East Asia and the local DPF leaders attended the Opening Ceremony held on Aug.9. Altogether over 290 people participated in the event.
Mr. Jia Yong acknowledged that Special Olympics movement has built a bridge of communication between people with and without intellectual disabilities. It promotes social harmony and helps those with intellectual disabilities to participate in social activities and to achieve the targets of "equality, participation and sharing".
The Unified Equestrian Training Camp was sponsored by Laureus Sport for Good Foundation.
Kick off of the Unified Equestrian Training Camp
SOEA Sports Director Mr. Huang Jianyi (right 3) with SO athletes, including Huang Jiahong (right 2) and Lin Wenhong (right 1)
SO Chinese Taipei athlete Hong Fangting (front) in training
Group photo of Chinese Taipei delegates
SOEA Sports Manager Mr. Jack Cai (right 3) and the local leaders with SO athletes
