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Location: Raleigh, North Carolina, USADates: 26th June – 4th July 1999Theme: Its All About Attitude7,000 Athletes150 Programs
1999 Games: Thirty Years of Progress
Mrs. Shriver marvels at the changes in expectations and attitudes towards people with intellectual disabilities in the 30-year history of Special Olympics.
27 Sports A – Z
Athletics
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Badminton
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Basketball
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Bocce
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Bowling
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Cycling
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Stick Shooting
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Football
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Golf
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Gymnastics-Artistic
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Gymnastics-Rhythmic
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Handball
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Long Jump
Powerlifting
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Roller Skating
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Sailing
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Softball
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Swimming
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Table Tennis
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Volleyball
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