The Special Olympics World Games opened with a star-filled extravaganza at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, but beyond the A-list musical performances, inspiring speeches from the likes of Michelle Obama and glittering fireworks display are countless stories of struggle against the odds.
Over 7,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities from 165 countries compete in 25 events. Read more.
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